Daughter of Mafia Witness Lea Garofalo Dies at Same Age as Mother

The daughter of prominent mafia witness Lea Garofalo has died at age 35, the same age her mother was when she was murdered by the 'Ndrangheta. Her death has sparked renewed grief and discussion about the long-term trauma faced by families of anti-mafia figures.

10 Sept, 17:36 — 10 Sept, 17:36

Post Share

Sources

Showing 1 of 2 sources

ANSAMostly Factual3h ago

Mafia witness Lea Garofalo's daughter kills self at same age mum murdered by Mob

(ANSA) - ROME, 10 SET - Denise Garofalo, the daughter of state witness against the Calabrian mafia Lea Garofalo, has taken her own life at the age of 35, the same as her mother was when 'Ndrangheta murdered her. The news, first reported by bishops daily Avvenire, was confirmed to ANSA by multiple sources. Lea Garofalo was a symbol of resistance against the mafia. According to reports, the tragedy occurred on Sunday, and the woman died in the hospital a few days later. Lea Garofalo flipped on ...

By ANSA

Read full article →

Coverage Timeline

First report: la-repubblica · 10 Sept, 17:20|Full coverage: 2 · 16m|Window: 16m

Left-leaningCenterRight-leaning

la-repubblica10 Sept, 17:20First to report

Morta a 35 anni la figlia di Lea Garofalo, la pentita uccisa perché si ribellò alla ´ndrangheta

ANSA10 Sept, 17:36Latest update

Daughter of Mafia Witness Lea Garofalo Dies at Same Age as Mother

Sources

Mafia witness Lea Garofalo's daughter kills self at same age mum murdered by Mob

Coverage Timeline

Morta a 35 anni la figlia di Lea Garofalo, la pentita uccisa perché si ribellò alla ´ndrangheta

Mafia witness Lea Garofalo's daughter kills self at same age mum murdered by Mob

Related Stories

Fatal Bus Crash in Switzerland Leaves Several Dead and Injured

Frontex Reports Sharp Drop in Illegal Border Crossings

Israel Destroys Hezbollah Tunnels in Lebanon, Triggering 4.1 Magnitude Quake

Thousands Rally in Belgrade for Journalist Kesić