Marigliano – An escape worthy of a historical novel, but with a pre-written ending. A 42-year-old prisoner, originally from Marigliano, lived his own version of Napoleon's escape from Elba, only to be recaptured by the Carabinieri a few days later in his hometown.
From Elba to Marigliano: a brief "adventure"
The parallel with the famous French leader is no coincidence. On February 26, 1815, Napoleon escaped from exile on Elba aboard the ship Incostant to reconquer France, beginning the "Hundred Days." 210 years later, on June 26, 2025, the 42-year-old—held prisoner in Porto Azzurro for robbery, assault, and threatening a public official—used a work permit in Campo nell'Elba and never returned to his cell.
Its escape, however, lasts much less than that of Bonaparte. If Napoleon reached France, the man headed for Marigliano, in the province of Naples, where his family lives. And it is precisely there that the Carabinieri of the San Vitaliano station tracked him down and arrested him.
House arrest and the new charge
The man is now under house arrest, awaiting trial, but a new crime has been added to his already difficult judicial situation: evasion.
A story that brings attention back to the issue of work permits for prisoners, a fundamental tool for social reintegration but which, in cases like this, can turn into an opportunity to attempt escape.
Meanwhile, unlike Napoleon—who regained power, at least for a few months—the 42-year-old from Marigliano was back behind bars (albeit virtual ones) in just two days. A lightning-fast campaign, but without glory.
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This escape story is a bit like Napoleon's story but the end is very different. The use of work permits for prisoners is an important issue but there are risks like this. I hope more attention is paid to this issue.