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Italy Confronts Two Fatal Stabbings: Self‑Defence Credible in Home Invasion, Teen Killed in Classroom

Investigators chart different legal courses—leaning toward self‑defence in Lonate Pozzolo, testing premeditation in the La Spezia school killing.

Overview

  • Prosecutors say Jonathan Rivolta’s account of stabbing an intruder in his Lonate Pozzolo home appears consistent with legitimate self‑defence, and he is not currently under investigation.
  • An autopsy has been ordered for Adamo Massa, the intruder who died after being left at Magenta hospital by his accomplices, as investigators review CCTV to identify the two fugitives.
  • Carabinieri report the break‑in was carried out by a three‑person crew, with one lookout waiting in a car, and the only case file opened so far is for attempted robbery.
  • The separate La Spezia case saw student Youssef Abanoub die after being stabbed in class; the alleged attacker is under arrest, reportedly confessed intent to kill, and prosecutors are weighing premeditation because a kitchen knife was brought from home.
  • Classmates and staff describe prior knife‑carrying by the suspect and a teacher disarmed him at the scene, while the regional school office has ordered an inspection and investigators analyze phones and witness testimony.