Sant’Egidio del Monte Albino, Italy – A shocking development has unfolded in Italy with the death of Francesco Vitolo, a 60-year-old entrepreneur and respected figure in the world of judo. His wife, Raffaella Cirillo, 54, has been arrested as a suspect in his death.

Details of the Investigation

Carabinieri from the Nocera Inferiore territorial department arrested Cirillo following an investigation into the death of Vitolo, who was found deceased last Saturday at his home in Sant’Egidio del Monte Albino (Salerno). She is currently under investigation for murder, as authorized by the Nocerina prosecutor’s office.

The Incident

According to initial reports, Cirillo allegedly attacked her husband with a cutting weapon. She was subsequently taken to Salerno prison. Authorities are treating the case as a domestic homicide.

Who Was Francesco Vitolo?

Vitolo was a well-known entrepreneur in the Pagani telephone sector and a highly regarded figure within the martial arts community. He served as a judo master and held the position of national manager of judo referees. His wife, Raffaella Cirillo, is originally from Angri.

Timeline of Events

Vitolo died shortly after the arrival of emergency services, during transport to the “Umberto I” hospital in Nocera Inferiore. The alarm was raised on Saturday evening when Cirillo contacted emergency services, reporting a sudden illness suffered by her husband. Upon arrival at the residence, paramedics discovered blood and a cut wound on Vitolo’s side.

Whereas the initial external examination by the medical examiner suggested the wound wasn’t particularly deep, the circumstances prompted further investigation. The villa has been seized, and an autopsy has been scheduled to determine the exact cause of death and confirm the compatibility of the wound with a cutting weapon.

“The woman attacked her husband by hitting him with a cutting weapon,”

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Ongoing Investigation

Police are currently interviewing family members and acquaintances to establish a timeline of events and uncover a potential motive. The investigation is ongoing.