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Naples Investigates Death of Woman, 51, Found With Head Wound in Her Apartment

Investigators are keeping all scenarios open pending autopsy findings to determine whether a crime occurred.

Overview

  • Nunzia Cappitelli, 51, was discovered dead Friday afternoon in her ground-floor home in piazza Sant'Alfonso in the Piscinola/Marianella area of Naples.
  • She had a visible head injury and a shattered glass bottle was found nearby, according to investigators on the scene.
  • The apartment was placed under seizure as the Polizia Scientifica conducted hours of forensic examinations and documented potential traces or signs of struggle.
  • A 21-year-old man with whom Cappitelli had a prior relationship has been questioned, with police noting earlier complaints for maltreatment and activation of the 'red code' domestic-violence protocol.
  • The Squadra Mobile, coordinated by prosecutor Serio, is leading the inquiry, no charges have been announced, and the man may be heard again after the autopsy.