Rossella Casini
Rossella Casini was a 24-year-old Italian student whose life was tragically cut short by the 'ndrangheta in 1981. While studying pedagogy at the University of Florence, she became involved with a young man from a crime-affiliated family. Her courageous decision to cooperate with authorities about the criminal activities she witnessed eventually led to her disappearance; her body was never found, and the case remains unresolved. Rossella is remembered for her bravery in challenging the silence surrounding organized crime, and her story is set to be told in Roberto Saviano's upcoming novel.
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Rossella Casini is a young woman from Florence who became a victim of the 'ndrangheta and was recognized by the state as such.
Roberto Saviano: «Ho voluto raccontare la storia d'amore più drammatica e potente in cui mi sia imbattuto».
Italy· 2025-06-01
Rossella Casini is a young woman whose tragic story is explored in Saviano's new book.
Roberto Saviano: «Ho sprecato la mia vita e mi manca l’amore. Ho pensato al suicidio, a volte vorrei sparire»Italy· 2025-05-04
Rossella Casini was a student who disappeared in 1981 after exposing her boyfriend's family's ties to organized crime.
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