Family drama in Frignano: 29-year-old man threatens his father to kill him to extort money, arrested by Carabinieri

Caserta – A family dispute escalated into a nightmare of threats and violence, leading to the arrest of a 29-year-old man on the quiet outskirts of Frignano, a hamlet in the Aversa countryside a few kilometers from Caserta.

The boy, already known to the judicial news for his criminal record, verbally attacked his cohabiting father, demanding in intimidating tones a sum of money that he was not granted.

The incident, which occurred last night, shocked neighbors and mobilized the Carabinieri, who acted swiftly to prevent further damage. According to the reconstruction provided by officers from the Frignano station, the young man—described as unemployed and struggling financially—began an uncontrolled rage inside the family home.

The heart-rending screams and explicit death threats, uttered to force the elderly parent to give in to his blackmail, echoed through the quiet streets of the neighborhood, attracting the attention of the residents.

It was the alarm raised by a neighbor, who dialed the emergency number 112, that triggered the intervention of the police. The Carabinieri of the Aversa Company, already engaged in a routine patrol of the area to ensure nighttime security, arrived on the scene within minutes.

They found the scene in chaos: the 29-year-old, visibly agitated and out of his mind, continued to rant at his father, an elderly man who, distraught, told the officers the details of the attack.

Once the situation had calmed, the suspect was taken to the police station for formalities. When questioned, he offered no plausible justification for his behavior, which prosecutors promptly characterized as serious threats and attempted extortion. The arrest was made immediately, and in the early hours of the morning, the 29-year-old was transferred to the Santa Maria Capua Vetere prison, where he was held for preliminary investigation.

The man, who has a history of petty crimes and legal troubles, will now face a trial that could add to his already heavy criminal record. The Frignano incident is not isolated in the Caserta countryside, an area where the post-pandemic economic crisis and high youth unemployment—nearly 40% here according to the most recent ISTAT data—are fueling family and social tensions.

Experts in the field, such as psychologists from local anti-violence organizations, emphasize that these cases of "economic domestic violence" are increasing, often linked to addictions or unresolved frustrations. "This is a wake-up call," explains Maria Rossi, director of the Aversa anti-violence center, "for a society that must invest more in psychological support and job reintegration programs, before domestic disputes turn into tragedies."

The victim's father, assisted by social services, expressed a desire for privacy, but sources close to the family reveal that the man, retired and alone, has long struggled to maintain a precarious balance at home.

The investigation continues, with the Santa Maria Capua Vetere Prosecutor's Office determined to shed light on any recidivism or broader issues. For now, Frignano is returning to its routine, but with a shadow that invites reflection on how fragile the line between family love and desperation is.