Milan prosecutors Letizia Mannella and Alessia Menegazzo have requested a life sentence for Alessandro Impagnatiello, who is on trial for the brutal murder of his pregnant partner, Giulia Tramontano. Impagnatiello allegedly stabbed Tramontano, who was seven months pregnant, 37 times in their Senago apartment on May 27, 2023. He faces charges of aggravated voluntary manslaughter, non-consensual termination of pregnancy, and concealment of a corpse.
During her closing argument, prosecutor Menegazzo described a “journey into horror” leading up to the killing, portraying it as the culmination of a long-devised plan. Evidence presented suggests that Impagnatiello had allegedly been attempting to poison Tramontano for months, with the intention of ending both her life and that of their unborn son. “The murder was the final act of a calculated plan,” Menegazzo stated, explaining that Impagnatiello seized his chance to act following a confrontation between Tramontano and another woman he was involved with.
In the courtroom, Menegazzo further accused Impagnatiello of manipulating facts to mislead investigators, alleging that after the murder, he attempted to stage Tramontano’s disappearance as voluntary, even claiming she had suffered from depression and had suicidal thoughts. “This was not a spontaneous confession,” Menegazzo remarked, highlighting the alleged deception in his statements to police. The prosecutors assert that Impagnatiello’s actions show “deadly narcissism,” with a focus on self-preservation over remorse.
As the trial progresses, the court may reach a verdict soon, depending on the day’s proceedings. Family members, including Tramontano’s mother and sister, expressed their grief and resilience through social media posts. Her sister Chiara wrote, “Your memory is our strength,” while her mother, Loredana Femiano, reflected, “It is no longer time for lies, selfishness, or cruelty.”
