Antonio Delli Paoli, 75, historical boss of the Camorra of Marcianise, is officially a fugitive. Sentenced to life imprisonment for a long trail of crimes and violence linked to the darkest years of the Camorra war in the Caserta area, Delli Paoli took advantage of a reward leave granted for the Christmas holidays to flee.
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The man, a central figure in the Marcianise organized crime and founder of the clan with the Piccolo-Quaqquaroni, was supposed to return to Carinola prison, where he was serving his sentence. But when he returned he did not show up, covering all traces and triggering a massive search operation by the police.
Delli Paoli is a weighty name, symbol of a bloody period that deeply marked Marcianise and the province of Caserta, the scene of a fierce opposition between the cutoliani and the Bardellinians.
Delli Paoli protagonist of the bloody season in the Marcianise area
His escape represents a resounding blow to the judicial and penitentiary system, raising questions about the management of permits granted to prisoners with such serious sentences.
Despite his advanced age, the boss is still considered an influential figure in local crime, capable of orchestrating movements and maintaining contacts in the shadows. Authorities are combing the entire province and monitoring possible support networks that may have favored his disappearance. The hunt for the fugitive is officially open, while concerns are growing about the implications of this escape on the criminal dynamics of the territory.
Article published on 4 January 2025 - 17:32
It is incredible that a man like Delli Paoli can escape so easily. There must have been serious errors in the management of permits. This calls into question the security of the Italian penitentiary system and the controls that exist.
I believe that the decision of the magistrate supervising the granting of reward permits should be taken by giving voice and listening to the prison police who "experience" the prisoners, and not to a mere report drawn up by educators who are based on sporadic interviews that are exploited... among other things, life-sentenced prisoners of the Camorra type should not be granted at all... alternative measures should be carefully evaluated... the prison journey is exploited by many...