Ibiza – The death of Michele Noschese, aka Godzi, an internationally renowned Neapolitan DJ, is shrouded in mystery and anger. He was found dead in his home in Roca Llisa, a residential area on the island of Ibiza.
He was 35 years old, twelve of which he had lived on the island he had chosen as his home and stage for his artistic career. The night between Friday and Saturday ended in tragedy. The circumstances of his death are still unclear, but investigators are considering homicide.
The father's accusation: "Beaten to death by the police"
According to the reconstruction provided by the victim's father, Giuseppe Noschese, a renowned Neapolitan surgeon who came to Ibiza to closely monitor the case, his son was beaten to death by Guardia Civil officers. The police intervention was apparently triggered by a house party, with loud music that disturbed the neighbors.
"There were seven or eight friends there, maybe a few too many drinks, maybe more," the father said. Then five officers arrived and removed all the guests except Michele. But two young men were hiding and witnessed the whole scene: "They saw him tied up, punched in the face and back of the head. He walked out of his house dead," Noschese accuses.
Godzi 's body was found lifeless when emergency services arrived. Two ambulances were not enough: there was nothing more that could be done for the DJ. His body was taken to the morgue pending an autopsy, which was performed yesterday. The results are expected in the next few hours.
The Farnesina is following the case, with investigations in Italy and Spain.
The incident immediately activated the Italian diplomatic network. The Italian Embassy in Madrid, the Consulate General in Barcelona, and the Farnesina are in contact with the Spanish authorities. The Italian judiciary is also closely monitoring the case.
"I want the truth, without fuss," said the father, who, while demanding justice, also appealed for calm: "The Ibiza boys wanted to organize a demonstration, but I asked them not to. I fear for them too." The local commander of the Guardia Civil, Noschese said, said he was "saddened" and assured them of full cooperation.
From an economics degree to the big stages of electronic music
Michele Noschese was much more than a DJ. With a degree in Economics and Business, he also had a background as a professional soccer player. But his true calling was music. Under the stage name Godzi, he had built a solid reputation in the international electronic and tech-house scene.
He had performed at Ibiza's most famous clubs, such as Eden, and in venues in London, New York, Miami, and Berlin. He had just finished a tour of the United States. "He was a normal, clean-cut guy, my playmate," his father said.
"We had a special bond; I used to tease him with an old photo of him as a clown. Now all we have left is Michele's urn. But we want truth and respect."
A symbol of Italian electronic music is disappearing into mystery. But silence isn't an option surrounding Godzi's death: the investigation must shed full light.
Michele Noschese's death is a tragedy that cannot be ignored. We hope the investigation sheds light on what happened that night. It's important not to jump to conclusions without solid and accurate evidence.