
Filippo Melodia
Filippo Melodia is known for his criminal act of kidnapping and raping Franca Viola in 1965, which led to a landmark legal battle that significantly influenced Italian laws concerning sexual violence and women's rights.
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Filippo Melodia is identified as the ex-boyfriend who kidnapped and raped Franca Viola.
150 anni di lotte e una domanda: oggi si va avanti o si regredisce?Corriere della Sera·
Italy· 2026-09-11











