Santa Maria a Vico. A never-ending nightmare experienced by a family from Santa Maria a Vico, with a 26-year-old suffering from gambling addiction as the protagonist. Only a few hours after robbing an elderly woman to get the money he needed for his bets, the man turned his violence against his own parents.
Yesterday afternoon, after snatching the bag of a 73-year-old woman who had just left the post office, the young man fled with the loot. Thanks to the victim's testimony and the images from the surveillance cameras, the carabinieri identified him and reported him. But the story doesn't end there.
When he returned home, the 26-year-old demanded money from his parents to continue gambling. When they refused, he exploded in a rage: he physically attacked his mother, father and brother, destroying some of the furniture.
The parents, exasperated and frightened, called for the intervention of the police. Returning to the place, the carabinieri arrested the young man, then validating the arrest in a summary trial and ordering his precautionary custody in prison.
A picture of violence and desperation
The episode is part of a context of repeated abuse, which has long afflicted the family. Gambling addiction, combined with a violent character, has transformed this young man's life into hell, dragging his loved ones down with it.
The consequences of gambling addiction
The story of this 26-year-old is a sad example of the devastating effects of gambling addiction. An addiction that not only destroys those affected, but also involves those close to them, creating a vicious cycle of violence and suffering.
Article published on 3 December 2024 - 17:44
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