Overview
- Prosecutors identify the suspect as 52-year-old Gianluca Soncin, who was found injured at the scene and is being treated at Niguarda Hospital under guard.
- Authorities say Genini was attacked on her apartment terrace and suffered 24 stab wounds to the neck, back, chest, upper limbs and hands.
- Local reports state Soncin entered using a copied key, with investigators citing evidence and testimony alleging stalking, threats and prior abuse.
- Neighbors reported hearing Genini’s cries for help and called police, who arrived as the assault ended and detained the suspect after he injured himself.
- Friends told investigators the relationship had deteriorated and Genini planned to end it, a case now cited in Italy’s broader reckoning with femicide.