Rome– Mark Antony Samson, the 23-year-old accused of the murder of Ilaria Sula, confessed during the interrogation to validate his arrest: “I killed her on the morning of March 26”.
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A clear statement, released after more than five hours of hearing before the preliminary investigations judge, in which he reiterated that he had acted alone and without premeditation.
The dynamics of the crime
Samson said that Ilaria, a student of Umbrian origins, had gone to his home on the evening of March 25, in the apartment on Via Homs, in the African quarter of Rome, to return some clothes to him.
According to his version, the girl had decided to spend the night there to avoid taking public transport late at night. The two had recently ended a relationship that had lasted several months, characterized by ups and downs.
The following morning, however, the dramatic event occurred: Samson attacked and killed the young woman, then hid the body in a suitcase and transported it to the Poli woods, where it was found by the police.
The prosecutor's accusations
The prosecutors are accusing the young man of aggravated voluntary homicide and concealment of a corpse. According to investigators, after the murder, Samson cleaned the crime scene and attempted to dispose of the body by throwing it into a ravine.
The evidence collected
During the searches, no traces of blood were found in the car used to transport the body. However, traces of blood were found in the bedroom of the house where he lived with his parents, an element that strengthens the hypothesis that the murder took place there.
Samson, questioned about the possible involvement of his family, exercised his right to remain silent. Meanwhile, the investigation continues to reconstruct every detail of an event that has shocked public opinion.
Ilaria Sula, a young life cut short, becomes yet another name on the list of victims of femicide in Italy.
Article published on 5 April 2025 - 10:00
The latest news on this case has been truly disturbing, but it is important to know the details to understand what happened. The situation between Ilaria and Samson seems complex and it is unclear whether there were other factors involved.