Naples: The shadow of femicide looms over Nunzia Cappitelli's violent death.

Naples - The femicide hypothesis is becoming increasingly likely to explain the death of Nunzia Cappitelli, 51, found dead in her home in Piazza Sant'Alfonso, Marianella, in the northern suburbs of Naples.

This story dramatically rekindles the spotlight on gender-based violence, a phenomenon that continues to affect and kill women in every corner of the country.

Late this afternoon, the officers of the Police State officials responded to the woman's apartment after a friend reported the incident, concerned that Nunzia hadn't responded for days. The 51-year-old was very active on TikTok, where she posted lighthearted and humorous videos. The last one was two days ago, and then she went silent.

Inside the house, the police found the woman's lifeless body. On the floor, next to the body, was a shattered glass bottle and a head wound.

These factors do not rule out the involvement of third parties and open the way to various hypotheses, including that of an assault.

The circumstances are now being examined by the Office of General Prevention and Public Rescue, the Chiaiano Police Station, and the Flying Squad, who are reconstructing the woman's last hours. The Forensic Police conducted a lengthy investigation to gather every possible lead useful to the investigation.

The Prosecutor's Office has ordered an autopsy, which will determine the precise cause of death. No possibility has been ruled out at this time, including the still-unclear possibility of a tragic domestic accident. Meanwhile, investigators have interviewed neighbors and the woman's partner, from whom Nunzia was divorced.

 The partner from whom he was divorced had several complaints of mistreatment

The victim is a younger man, and there are several reports of abuse against him. He will be interviewed again in the coming hours, also in light of the autopsy already ordered by the magistrate.

A death that raises serious questions and, while we await answers from tests and investigators, falls within the long shadow of violence against women: a still-open wound that continues to tear Italian society apart.