Reggio Calabria: Saved from abuse. The intervention of the Carabinieri puts an end to months of suffering for an elderly woman

A situation of violence and suffering

A Reggio Calabria, a83 year old woman lived for months a nightmare made of mistreatment and suffering by the hand of his caregivers a 59 year old Ukrainian woman.

The one that It was supposed to be a support and help figure yes it is transformed into something else entirely, subjecting it to daily physical and psychological violence.

The victim, fragile and defenseless due to her age and health conditions, suffered in silence until the son, suspicious of bruises and ecchymoses, decided to take action.

Its complaint started arapid and effective investigation by the Carabinieri of the Reggio Calabria – Main Station, who put an end to this terrible affair, restoring dignity and safety to the elderly.

The son's complaint

Il son, noticing bruises and ecchymoses on his mother's body and her evident state of suffering, decided to contact the Carabinieri to report the situation.

Initially incredulous faced with the idea that a person responsible for caring for the mother could instead to abuse it, chose to Don't ignore a woman's signs of discomfort.

After collecting some evidence and testimonies from neighbors and acquaintances, went to the barracks of the Carabinieri to expose his suspicions.

The evidence collected

The military of the Reggio Calabria Station - Main they immediately launched an investigation, collecting evidence through hidden cameras and witness statements.

The images obtained during the investigation confirmed the severity of the violence suffered by the woman: pushing, tugging, forced feeding of food and aggressive and harassing behavior.

The collected material showed how the caregivers, instead of providing assistance, behaved in a cruel and insensitive, putting to I am risking the health and dignity of the elderly woman.

The intervention of the Judicial Authority

Based on the evidence collected, theJudicial authority has arranged theimmediate removal of the carer and the prohibition to approach the elderly woman's home. This measure made it possible to guarantee the safety of the victim and to put an end to a long period of suffering.

The importance of reporting and the invitation to report

Thanks to the timely intervention of the Carabinieri, the lady was rescued from a dangerous situation and can finally find serenity and dignity.

However, similar cases still occur too often and many victims, out of fear or lack of information, do not report.

The Provincial Command of the Carabinieri of Reggio Calabria invites all victims of domestic violence to report these episodes and to contact the Police for help.

It is essential that family, friends and neighbors pay attention to signs of abuse and do not be afraid to report suspicious situations. Often, a report from a family member or acquaintance can make the difference between prolongation of a nightmare and the rescue of the victim.