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Rome Seeks Forensic Clarity as Suspect in Villa Pamphili Double Homicide Awaits Extradition

Greek authorities expect histological findings in July to confirm how Trofimova died ahead of his extradition hearing

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Overview

  • Roman prosecutors have requested Francis Kaufmann’s extradition after his arrest on Skiathos and detention in Larissa, Greece
  • Investigators are analyzing a black plastic sheet found on Anastasia Trofimova’s body and awaiting July histological reports to determine if she was suffocated
  • Forensic experts conclude that Trofimova’s daughter Andromeda was strangled by her father the night before both bodies were discovered on June 7
  • FBI records reveal Kaufmann’s history of five domestic violence arrests and his use of at least two aliases, Rexal Ford and Matteo Capozzi
  • Trofilova warned her mother in a June 2 email about serious problems with Kaufmann, and Russian authorities are coordinating testimony via rogatory