Naples – An argument that broke out over sentimental issues turned into a violent family raid that culminated in the serious injury of Deborah Capasso, 48 years old, owner of the historic pizzeria “Dal Presidente” in via dei Tribunali.
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The woman is currently hospitalized in Reserved prognosis at the Vecchio Pellegrini hospital, after being hit in the chest by a stab wound inflicted with a 12-centimeter long kitchen knife, which damaged her lung.
The quarrel
It all happened in a few, frantic minutes, late Friday afternoon, in via Duomo. According to initial reconstructions by the State Police, Capasso was in the company of her son when a furious argument broke out between her and two families, to whom she was apparently related.
At the base of the tension, personal conflicts attributable to sentimental reasons, which would also involve the woman's husband, Massimiliano DiCaprio.
The argument, which began with insults and mutual accusations between two men and two women, quickly degenerated into a physical assault. In the midst of pushing and slapping, a knife appeared: the weapon was wielded by a 65 year old, father of the woman with whom Capasso allegedly had friction, which hit the restaurateur in the chest, perforating part of her lung.
The timely intervention of the police
The intervention of the police officers was providential Vicar-Market Commissariat, who were nearby for a routine patrol. Attracted by the screams, the police intervened and blocked the still-armed attacker. The man, despite an attempt to resist, was unarmed and reported for aggravated personal injuryThe bloody knife was seized.
All the protagonists of the brawl were identifiedThe police also acquired Surveillance images and videos which document the tense moments of theaggression.
Critical but stable conditions
After rushing to the emergency room at Vecchio Pellegrini, Deborah Capasso was immediately subjected to clinical stabilization and surgical intervention. The doctors, while excluding an imminent danger to life, maintain the prognosis reserved due to the internal injury to the lung, which requires constant monitoring.
What seemed like a closed chapter has now turned into a new, dramatic episode of crime news, this time with a personal background. The investigation continues to clarify every aspect of the case.
Article published on 6 April 2025 - 16:38
This incident is truly sad and makes you think about how family tensions can degenerate into violence. We hope that Deborah recovers soon and that justice takes its course to avoid other similar episodes.