Naples - A new chapter in the long judicial saga of the "Paranza dei bambini" criminal group, the clan of young Camorristi who in recent years ravaged the historic center of Naples, writing one of the darkest chapters of the new generation of Camorra.
The fifth criminal section of the Court of Supreme Court, chaired by Judge Catena, has put an end to part of the investigation which in 2021 led to the elimination of the last active fringe of the Sibillo group, the gang that had transformed the Decumani and Piazza San Gaetano into a laboratory of violence and youth crime.
The new face of the Sibillo clan
The investigation revealed that the Sibillo clan's criminal history was not limited to racketeering and drug trafficking. In recent years, the group had expanded its interests to include prostitution, turning it into a steady source of income.
According to investigators, the man who managed the affair was Giuseppe Gambardella, a prominent figure in the gang, who—despite being in prison—was able to issue orders via cell phone. His wife, Carmela Napoletano, daughter of Giosuè and sister of Antonio 'o nannone, acted as the "eyes and ears" on the territory.
Wiretaps revealed the behind-the-scenes details of the business. In a text message dated April 10, 2019, Gambardella wrote to his wife: "I'm staying home, go ahead and take the whore's money and give me some money." A few days later, in a recorded conversation, the woman explained: "I just went out for a moment because I want to see if this prostitute has come and gives me the 20 euros, the 10 euros." The wait dragged on, and her frustration surfaced in harsh words: "They're making me go back and forth, that whore just isn't here."
The collapse of the "paranza"
The story of the Sibillo clan, born from a power vacuum in the heart of Naples and now a symbol of child boss violence, has been marked by arrests and convictions. With this latest decision, the Court of Cassation once again confirms the collapse of the organization that attempted to transform the alleys of the historic center into a criminal stronghold.
The supreme judges have in fact rejected the appeals presented by five affiliates and supporters, making their sentences definitive:
Fabio Rivieccio, called Cocò: 6 years and 8 months
Antonio Iodice, alias 'o chiov: 5 years and 6 months
Giuseppe Gambardella: 3 years and 8 months
Annunziata Ingenito: 3 years and 4 months
Gaetano Portanova: 2 years and 8 months
Carmela Napoletano: sentence confirmed (not specified in detail, but involved in the investigation together with her husband Gambardella)
There will be no further appeals for them: their sentences become definitive.
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Three other defendants faced different outcomes: Maria "Miriana" Sabatelli, Assunta Manzo (mother of baby killer Antonio Napoletano, alias 'o nannone), and Alberto Volpe. The Supreme Court of Cassation upheld the defense's appeals and ordered a new trial.
Specifically, Sabatelli, sentenced on appeal to 10 years in prison, had her status as clan leader and promoter overturned. For Volpe, who had already received an 11-year sentence, and for Manzo, who had received a 4-year sentence, the Supreme Court deemed the aggravating circumstances related to recidivism insufficiently substantiated. Therefore, their legal case remains open.
(pictured from left: Fabio Rivieccio, Antonio Iodice, Giuseppe Gambardella, and Annunziata Ingenito)
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The article discusses the Camorra in Naples and the convictions of members of the Sibillo clan, but many people don't know how to escape this violent situation. Justice seems slow, and sentences aren't always adequate.