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Monte San Biagio Mourns Aurora Livoli at Funeral Led by Archbishop Vari

A day of civic mourning underscored the parents' appeal for justice.

Overview

  • Aurora Livoli, 19, was found dead in Milan on December 29 after being raped and strangled following her departure from home in November.
  • The funeral was held at the Church of San Giovanni Battista in Monte San Biagio and was celebrated by Archbishop Luigi Vari.
  • During his homily, Vari relayed the father's words that he seeks justice, not revenge.
  • Mayor Federico Carnevale decreed a day of civic mourning as mourners carried white roses and released white balloons outside the church.
  • Investigators have identified the suspect as 57-year-old Peruvian Emilio Gabriel Valdez Velazco, who is reported to have prior convictions for sexual offences, as the legal process moves forward.