Napoli- The young LDM, sentenced in the first instance for the murder of Santo Romano, was subjected in the last few days to two interrogations at the Juvenile Penal Institute of Casal del Marmo.
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+This was reported by the lawyer Antonino Castorino, the boy's trusted defender, through a note that sheds light on new charges against his client and on a complaint filed by the minor's family for threats on social media.
Prison protests: cell phones and rudimentary cutters
The interrogations, requested by the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office of Rome Capitale and the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office of Naples - with the presence of Dr. Patrizia Imperato, Juvenile Prosecutor of Naples, in one of the interviews - concerned the possession and use of cell phones in two different penal institutions in which LDM was detained.
The Rome Prosecutor's Office also charged him with possession of a rudimentary cutter, made with a toothbrush and a razor blade.
The young inmate answered all questions, taking full responsibility for the use of the telephones, but specified that the box cutter was used for personal hygiene and never left the cell, nor was it intended to offend or threaten anyone. The use of cell phones in prison, he explained, was aimed at contacting family and friends.
Lawyer Castorino clarified that in the charges leveled against the minor there is no type of threatening or provocative conduct, neither towards third parties nor towards the victim's family.
The complaint of the minor's family for threats on social media
In parallel with the protests, the family of the detained minor has filed a formal complaint with the Naples Police Headquarters. The complaint concerns the publication on social media of insulting phrases and threats to the family of Holy Roman, using profiles with uncertain identities and photos of the son. LDM's family thus intends to censor and prosecute those who are the protagonists of such "inappropriate, despicable and criminally relevant conduct".
A path of redemption and shared pain
Attorney Castorino stressed that the young prisoner is undertaking a “responsible path of redemption and recovery,” aware of the mistakes he has made and with the full support of his family and lawyers.
The events involving him, and in particular the murder for which he is being held, have created “an unbridgeable pain to the injured party, but also a profound suffering to him and his family”.
The defense believes that “lowering the tone on everyone's part could lead to greater serenity also with respect to the various disputes following the criminal incident and to clarify certain conducts which certainly should be censured regardless of who carried them out, but whose competence and activity of ascertaining the facts is the responsibility of the judicial authority”.
Article published on 13 June 2025 - 09:03
This article discusses a complex situation with a young prisoner. There are many accusations and reports that make us reflect on how justice works for minors. It is important to consider all aspects of the case.
This is a very complicated case and difficult to understand. The situation of the young LDM is really worrying, but it is important that the authorities clarify. I hope that justice can take its course and find a solution.