Naples – The suicide hypothesis is gaining ground to explain the tragic death of Luana Di Raffaele, the 44-year-old found lifeless in her apartment in Torretta.
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According to investigators, the woman took her own life by hanging herself, but someone – perhaps in a desperate attempt to save her or out of pity – then cut the rope and placed her body on the sofa.
The investigation and the first findings
The investigators of Flying Squad of the Naples Police Headquarters, awaiting the results of the autopsy, are focusing on this scenario, supported by the medical examiner's examination which has excluded signs of a struggle and wounds compatible with an assault. No signs of defense were found on the victim's body, while the bruises on the neck would be compatible with a self-inflicted act.
To strengthen the suicide hypothesis there is also a disturbing detail: during the corpse inspection, old cuts on the wrists, dating back to months ago, which suggest a previous attempt to take one's life. However, one detail remains to be clarified: why had the noose been cut? And above all, if someone tried to help her, why didn't they immediately alert the emergency services?
The discovery and the alarm
The woman's lifeless body was found by her partner, a 37 year old of Ukrainian origins, who returned home after a few hours of absence. He was the one who called the 118, setting off the alarm. On site, on Wednesday evening around 20:30 pm, the police officers intervened San Ferdinando police station and General Prevention Office of the Police Headquarters, but there was nothing more that could be done for Luana.
The investigative hypotheses
Although at the moment everything suggests a suicide, investigators are awaiting the outcome of theautopsy to dispel any doubts. One of the hypotheses to be excluded is that the woman could have been sedata before death, which would explain the total absence of signs of defense.
In the meantime, investigators have investigated the couple's life, without finding any suspicious elements: neither the Neither the partner nor the victim had any criminal records, nor are they reports of domestic violence. Their economic situation was not comfortable, but no particular critical issues emerged. Even the neighbors they confirmed that they never heard of any arguments or episodes of tension.
Camera images
In the street area Camillo Cucca, where the apartment is located, there are no surveillance cameras, but investigators are acquiring footage from private circuits installed in the surrounding streets. At the moment, however, nothing relevant would have emerged from the images.
The big question remains to be clarified: What pushed Luana Di Raffaele to take an extreme action? For now, the investigation continues, awaiting scientific evidence that can definitively close the case.
Article published on March 28, 2025 - 09pm
This article is very sad and makes you think about how complex the topic of suicide is. The reasons and the precise circumstances are not known, but it seems that there are many elements to consider. It is important to talk about it carefully.