Former Grenoble Mafia Leader Killed in Highway Shooting
Jean-Pierre Maldera, 71, a notorious figure of the 1980s Italo-Grenoblois underworld, was fatally targeted in a violent attack on the A41 near Grenoble.
- Jean-Pierre Maldera, once a prominent figure in Grenoble's organized crime scene, was killed in a targeted shooting on the A41 highway Wednesday morning.
- The attack occurred around 10:30 AM when Maldera's BMW was pursued and fired upon by assailants in a stolen Mégane RS, which was later found burned in Saint-Martin-d'Hères.
- Maldera, known for his involvement in racketeering, armed robbery, and organized prostitution, had largely disappeared from public view in the past two decades.
- Authorities confirmed Maldera's identity and suspect the attack to be a calculated act of retribution or rivalry tied to his criminal past.
- The incident caused significant traffic disruptions on the A41, with authorities closing sections of the highway for investigation and urging drivers to avoid the area.
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