Bojan Panic, the 19-year-old who killed his father, Simeun Panic, 3, inside the family home in Mezzolombardo, Trentino Alto Adige, on the night between April 4 and 46, is free again.
The decision came late yesterday evening, after questioning by prosecutor Patrizia Foiera, in front of whom the young man confessed to the crime, explaining that he had acted to defend his mother, Milka, the victim of yet another episode of domestic violence.
A student at the “Galilei” technical industrial institute in Bolzano, Bojan said he lost control during his father's last attack, which – he said – he “couldn't stand anymore”. Only when the Carabinieri, he added, would have fully realized what had happened.
The boy's statements were considered reliable, also thanks to the confirmations provided by his mother and some family members, who reconstructed a family context marked by mistreatment and aggressive behavior by the victim.
In light of these elements, the Trento Public Prosecutor's Office deemed the precautionary requirements to be non-existent and ordered the 19-year-old's release from prison. Bojan he is now a guest, together with his mother and his younger brother – who was also present at the time of the murder – at the home of some relatives.
The case has aroused strong emotion in local public opinion, opening a new front of reflection on domestic violence and family tragedies that often occur in silence.
Article published on 5 April 2025 - 08:51
It is strange that a boy like Bojan can be free after killing his father. Even though he said he was defending his mother, the consequences of these acts are serious and cannot be ignored. Domestic violence is a complicated issue.