Castellammare – It was February 23, 2023, when Sergio Aiello, 51, died in the silence of his home after a vain cry for help. Two years later, the wound remains open and the battle for justice reignites.
Rossella Aiello, the man's widow, made a heartfelt appeal to MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli (Green-Left Alliance) to ensure the case remains in the spotlight, just as the Torre Annunziata Prosecutor's Office is moving toward filing a case for dismissal.
An open door and the silence of the rescuers
The reconstruction of that night is dramatic. Sergio, weakened by days of high fever, feels unwell and calls 118. With great clarity, he tells the operator that he will leave the front door open: a precautionary measure to allow paramedics to enter should he lose consciousness.
According to the investigation and expert reports, that phone call turned into a grueling interrogation, with questions that consumed vital minutes. But the most horrifying suspicion comes from neighbors' testimonies: no ambulance was ever seen near the building, and no doctor ever reached that fourth floor. Sergio was found lifeless only the following morning by his sister, right behind that door she had trustingly left open.
The interceptions of discord
"The court requested the case be dismissed, but we opposed it with a detailed technical report," explains Rossella Aiello. Fueling the family's anger are also some wiretaps collected during the investigation. These conversations suggest a disturbing atmosphere within the operations center: laughter over the man's condition, followed by belated concern over the potential legal and ethical consequences of negligent conduct.
The political battle: "Shining light on the bad apples"
Standing alongside Rossella is MP Francesco Emilio Borrelli, a longtime advocate for the right to healthcare. "I deeply respect the work of doctors, but if there are 'bad apples' who have caused a case of medical malpractice, the truth must come out," Borrelli stated.
The MP points the finger at the conduct of the staff involved: "The wiretaps are disturbing. First the irony about suffering, then the fear of being investigated. I will follow this case to the end: Sergio Aiello and his family deserve clear answers, not a case shelved that smacks of oblivion."
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This is a truly tragic event that deserves attention. The situation described in the article is deeply worrying and makes us reflect on how emergency services can make mistakes. I hope there is justice for Sergio.