There are three people registered in the register of suspects for the death of Manuel Cientanni, the 29 year old from Pontecagnano Faiano who disappeared at sea on August 14th between Erchie and Cetara and found dead last Sunday by a passing yachtsman.
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These are the boy's two friends who were with him on the boat, a 19-year-old and a 33-year-old, and the owner of the boat rental company. The charges are manslaughter and failure to provide assistance.
An act necessary to allow the three suspects to appoint expert consultants in view of the expert examinations. The body was thus placed under sequestration pending the autopsy, called to shed light on the details of the young man's death.
According to what has been reconstructed since the day of Ferragosto based on the testimonies of the two friends present with him on the boat, Manuel had fallen into the sea, perhaps following a sharp turn, and had been injured by the propellers of the moving engine. The two friends had seen him sink, while the water filled with blood.
The search had begun immediately, but without success: and the hopes of finding him only wounded had faded within a few hours.
With the discovery of the body, the family will now be able to proceed with the funeral, immediately after the autopsy examinations at the San Giovanni Di Dio – Ruggi d'Aragona hospital in Salerno.
The body, in an evident state of decomposition, was identified by the parents through some photos. Unmistakable signs were her tattoos, a necklace and the black and white swimsuit she was wearing that dramatic day, when a boat trip turned into a tragedy.
The doubts of the relatives
Manuel Cientanni's family, who joined the trial as civil parties, expressed doubts about the responsibilities of the two friends and the owner of the boat.
In particular, they asked for clarification on whether the boat had been adequately insured and whether the engine had been properly serviced.
They also asked to verify whether the two friends made all possible efforts to save Manuel, even after he fell into the sea.
The investigation is still ongoing
The investigation is still ongoing and investigators are trying to reconstruct the exact dynamics of the accident.
The investigations are entrusted to the Carabinieri of Amalfi, who listened to witnesses and acquired images from video surveillance cameras in the area.
Article published on 5 October 2023 - 08:15
