Josephine Hofer Spitaler

Josephine Hofer Spitaler was a key witness in the Emanuela Orlandi case, claiming to have seen the missing girl in 1983 near Bolzano, Italy. A vibrant and assertive woman, she recounted her experiences to investigators multiple times without contradiction, despite facing skepticism regarding her testimony. Her claims included details of a mysterious encounter and a subsequent phone call that added layers of intrigue to the case. Hofer passed away shortly before Christmas in 2020, leaving behind a controversial legacy in the unsolved mystery of Orlandi's disappearance.