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Second Murder Charge for Kaufmann in Rome After Autopsy Finding

Prosecutors move toward an immediate trial request following notice to Greek authorities to extend the arrest warrant.

Overview

  • A new arrest order accusing Francis Kaufmann of killing Anastasia Trofimova was served to him in Rebibbia prison.
  • Medical examiners concluded Trofimova died from violent asphyxia, excluding a natural death.
  • Investigators report no signs of struggle and evidence of dragging, supporting the hypothesis she was killed in her sleep and moved into bushes at Villa Pamphilj.
  • Authorities plan to notify Greece to extend the European arrest warrant to cover the new charge, and prosecutors are expected to seek an immediate trial.
  • Kaufmann was arrested on the Greek island of Skiathos after fleeing Rome, later extradited to Italy, and had used the alias Rexal Ford on travel documents.