Journalist's murder: The family: "We want the truth." They're searching for the "invisible ones."

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Eboli – The first breakthrough has been reached in the investigation into the tragic disappearance of Luigi "Luca" Esposito, the journalist killed in circumstances the Salerno Prosecutor's Office is trying to fully investigate. The hearing concluded with the confirmation of the arrest of Ridha Rahmouni, the 26-year-old of Tunisian origin identified by law enforcement as a serious suspect in the crime.

A crucial procedural step, greeted with cautious relief by the victim's family.

"We want truth and justice"

"The validation of the arrest is an important first step. The family is demanding truth and justice for Luigi," commented Annalisa Califano, attorney for Ida and Francesca Esposito, the reporter's sisters.

Meanwhile, the investigation continues apace. In addition to the precautionary measure, the victim's sisters are awaiting authorization to return the body: "We are still waiting for the release of the seizure so we can bid our beloved brother a final farewell," added attorney Califano.

The expert reports: waiting for DNA and cell phones

On the investigative front, today marks the beginning of the unique technical investigations. A consultant has been appointed to analyze the computer devices and cell phones of both the victim and the suspect. The results of this computer analysis, crucial for reconstructing the victim's last contacts, will not be available for a couple of months.

Scientific confirmation of biological traces will also take a long time: DNA results will be available in about thirty days.

Context: The spotlight on the "invisible" community

Investigators are also focusing on the statements made by the young Tunisian during interrogations. In particular, they are seeking evidence that Esposito frequented or was in contact with several foreign workers present in the Eboli plain.

A submerged world of marginalization and degradation, where the suspect himself was tracked down by the Carabinieri inside a dilapidated farmhouse. These are the same individuals whom Salerno's Chief Prosecutor, Raffaele Cantone, bluntly described as the "invisibles": people forced into degrading living conditions and humiliating jobs in the shadow of legality.

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