Overview
- Antonella Di Ielsi, 50, and her 15-year-old daughter, Sara Di Vita, died hours apart at Cardarelli Hospital after developing severe symptoms following a December 23 family meal in Pietracatella.
- Doctors described an unusually rapid deterioration consistent with fulminant hepatitis that led to multiorgan failure.
- The Campobasso prosecutor opened an investigation, ordered autopsies for Wednesday, and reportedly placed five Cardarelli Hospital doctors under inquiry for possible manslaughter.
- Police collected food from the home for laboratory analysis, including fish, seafood and mushrooms, and officials have not confirmed a definitive cause.
- Father Gianni Di Vita, 55, is in intensive care at Rome’s Spallanzani Hospital, the 18-year-old daughter is under precautionary observation without symptoms, and the town held a vigil with Christmas events canceled.