Overview

• Authorities identify the suspect as 52-year-old Gianluca Soncin and say he is under police supervision in hospital after an apparent suicide attempt.
• Investigators report Genini suffered 24 stab wounds during a balcony confrontation at her third-floor apartment in Milan’s Gorla district.
• Neighbors told police they heard cries for help and pointed officers to the flat, where entry was forced as the attack ended.
• Local reports describe a strained relationship and say Genini had discussed leaving the partner, with prior police calls to the residence noted by neighbors.
• Genini was a reality TV alumna and entrepreneur linked to the SheLux swimwear brand, and the case is being discussed in the context of Italy’s ongoing struggle with partner-perpetrated femicide.