GGiugliano – How did Mugnano robber Antonio Esposito die? An autopsy will determine the cause of death of the 30-year-old man found dead yesterday morning after a two-day search in a canal bordering Lake Patria in the municipality of Giugliano.
In addition to the motives, it's necessary to determine why the accomplices abandoned him after the minor's arrest yesterday—a third person is also being sought. Had they argued? Or were they unable to save him during their escape in the dark?
There are still many unresolved issues in the case of Antonio Esposito, the 30-year-old from Mugnano found dead yesterday morning in a canal between Lago Patria and Varcaturo, in Giugliano, after four days of agonizing searches.
Searches and discovery
the body was found by following the traces of a path started from the frames of the cameras, which immortalized Esposito and his accomplices fleeing after a robbery at the "Ital Mare" petrol station.
The sniffer dogs then followed the tracks to a small villa along Via Domitiana. The body, immersed in muddy water and surrounded by reeds and brush, displayed recognizable tattoos, which allowed it to be identified.
The exact time and manner of death remain to be determined. The most likely hypothesis is drowning after escaping in the dark. Esposito he may not have seen the canal masked by vegetation.
Escape from house arrest and robbery
The 30-year-old was under house arrest for a previous robbery at a petrol station in Marano, and last Friday he had violated the measure to carry out another robbery, this time with the minor, arrested for aggravated robbery, receiving stolen goods and failure to provide assistance and with another accomplice.
His escape on foot, which began after his car broke down, led him to a marshy area where he was found days later.
The body is now available to the judicial authorities for the autopsy, which will have to answer the two fundamental questions: how did he die? Esposito and why was he left in that isolated place without asking for help?
Article published on 9 July 2025 - 09:25
It's a very complicated and sad case; Antonio Esposito's death leaves many unanswered questions. I don't understand why his accomplices abandoned him; what happened in those moments? Let's hope the autopsy clarifies everything.
The situation seems truly strange; too many details don't add up. The cameras captured everything, but they don't explain why the woman ran away and the body was abandoned. It will be interesting to follow the developments.