Tragedy Strikes Italian Sports Medicine Community: Physiotherapist Dies in Apparent Suicide

Pietra Ligure, Italy – A 35-year-old physiotherapist, Letterio Nicola Samperi De Tommaso, tragically died on Saturday evening after an apparent suicide in Pietra Ligure. De Tommaso, originally from Giardini Naxos and residing in Turin, was at a bed and breakfast with his girlfriend when the incident occurred.

Confession Preceded Tragic Event

According to investigators, De Tommaso confessed to his girlfriend that he had been unfaithful during an evening out. The couple had arrived in Pietra Ligure earlier that day for a short vacation. The confession reportedly did not lead to a heated argument, but rather a silence that De Tommaso seemingly interpreted as the conclude of the relationship.

Un dolore insopportabile, forse improvviso, una fragilità che ha spinto Letterio Nicola Samperi De Tommaso, 35 anni, un fisioterapista torinese. lastampa.it

A guest at the “La Risacca Affittacamere” bed and breakfast raised the alarm after finding the girlfriend distressed. Emergency services arrived to locate De Tommaso had already died after falling from the third floor of the building.

Background and Career

De Tommaso graduated in medicine in Turin and worked as a massage physiotherapist. He as well had a background as a judo instructor. The Carabinieri are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.

Couple’s Arrival and Initial Impressions

The couple had rented a room overlooking the sea for just one night, seemingly hoping for a romantic getaway. The owners of the bed and breakfast reported that the couple appeared normal and quiet during their brief interaction.

Una coppia normale è tranquilla – hanno riferito i proprietari del bed & breakfast – li abbiamo incrociati solo per il check in, ma non abbiamo notato nulla di anomalo o strano in loro. giornalelavoce.it

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