The autopsy has confirmed the chilling confession of Salvatore Dettori, a 46-year-old man accused of stabbing his mother, Silvana La Rocca, to death on November 13 in her Leporano home. According to forensic findings by Dr. Francesco Introna, Dettori not only repeatedly stabbed his mother but also inflicted a deep abdominal wound and removed her heart with his bare hands. The findings align with Dettori’s unsettling account during two police interrogations.
Dettori claimed he believed his mother was under the influence of a vampire cult consuming human flesh. After the murder, he reportedly wrapped the heart in a handkerchief and carried it for an unspecified period. However, he provided no clear details about what happened next, vaguely stating that he “threw it away” without identifying the exact location. Investigators are working to piece together his movements following the crime, but much remains unclear.
The gruesome nature of the case has sent shockwaves through the community, with authorities now examining Dettori’s mental state. He has been in custody since November 15, awaiting trial. This disturbing act, coupled with the suspect’s fragmented recollections, raises questions about his psychological condition and the motivations behind his horrific actions.
