After more than 34 years, the case of Simonetta Cesaroni’s murder remains open. Found dead in an office in Rome on August 7, 1990, her killer has never been identified. However, recent developments have breathed new life into the investigation. Judge Giulia Arcieri has rejected a request to close the case, directing investigators to explore a new theory: that classified documents linked to Italian intelligence services may have been stored in the office where Cesaroni worked, potentially tying her murder to a cover-up.
As part of these renewed investigations, key figures such as former police chief Carmine Belfiore and ex-intelligence agent Sergio Costa will be questioned. Reports indicate that the office of the Italian Youth Hostels Association (AIG), where Cesaroni was employed, might have housed sensitive intelligence files. This raises the possibility that intelligence services interfered with earlier investigations to protect certain individuals or interests. The inquiry will also re-examine connections to Francesco Caracciolo Di Sarno, the now-deceased president of AIG, who may have had knowledge of the documents in question.
Simonetta’s sister, Paola Cesaroni, expressed cautious optimism about the renewed efforts. “This decision moved me deeply,” she said. “I feel that, from now on, something will change. We must have the courage to leave no stone unturned, as the judge has demonstrated.” Paola and her legal team hope the truth will finally emerge, undeterred by “hidden powers and years of lies that have derailed this case.” The case’s latest turn rekindles hope that justice may yet prevail for Simonetta Cesaroni.
