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Photo of Buried Newborn Shown in Petrolini Trial Prompts Exit by Accused and Father

Court‑appointed psychiatrists will examine her starting September 25 under a 90‑day mandate.

Overview

  • Chiara Petrolini, 22, remains under house arrest on charges of killing and secretly burying two newborns at the family home in Vignale di Traversetolo.
  • Judges named Marina Carla Verga and Laura Ghiringhelli to assess Petrolini’s mental capacity, with their courtroom testimony scheduled for February 2, 2026.
  • The image shown in the Parma Corte d’Assise came from emergency responders documenting the second newborn found on August 9, 2024.
  • First responder Carlo Salvatore Perri described discovering the body and became emotional while testifying about the scene.
  • Investigator Domenico Sacchetti detailed intercepted remarks and web searches, saying the pregnancies were concealed as Petrolini later claimed the babies were born dead.