Murder in Garzeno: Former Deputy Mayor Candido Montini Stabbed to Death
The former deputy mayor of Garzeno, Candido Montini, found dead in his mountain home. The investigation continues while the mystery of his tragic death remains unsolved.
Murder in Garzeno: Former Deputy Mayor Candido Montini Stabbed to Death.
A serious crime has shaken the quiet mountain community of Garzeno, a small village located in the valleys of Upper Lake Como. Candido Montini, 76, former deputy mayor of the village and owner of a grocery store, was found dead in his home in the hamlet of Catasco, stabbed to death. The elderly man was a respected and well-liked figure by all, and the news of his tragic death has left his fellow citizens shocked and incredulous.
The discovery of the body
Montini's lifeless body was discovered on Wednesday morning, around 8:XNUMX, by an acquaintance, worried after the former deputy mayor's grocery store had remained inexplicably closed. The baker, who usually delivered bread every day, had found the shutter down, a rare event in Montini's routine, who used to open his shop early every morning. The acquaintance, alarmed, went to Montini's home, finding the front door open. Upon entering the house, he made the macabre discovery: the elderly man's body lay lifeless, with clear signs of violence.
The dynamics of the murder
The preliminary autopsy revealed that Montini was killed with multiple stab wounds, and the fatal wound, inflicted on the throat, was identified as the cause of death. According to the pathologist, the murder occurred between 20 and 21 p.m. on Tuesday evening, about 12 hours before the body was found. The door to the house was open and there were no obvious signs of forced entry, which leaves open the possibility that the killer could be someone known to the victim.
Although it was not initially thought to be a homicide, the coroner's findings soon confirmed the violent nature of the death. Investigators found the man's wallet outside the house, empty, but there was still cash on the victim, untouched by the killer. This detail suggests that the motive was not a robbery, but rather it could have been a degenerate argument or a robbery attempt gone wrong. However, at the moment no hypothesis has been ruled out.
A well-liked man with no enemies
Candido Montini was a prominent figure in the Garzeno community. A widower for a few years and father of two, despite his advanced age he had decided to continue running his grocery store, a small local business located near his home in Catasco. A man known for his calm and affable character, he had been deputy mayor of Garzeno in the 2022s and until XNUMX he had served as a city councilor. His life seemed to be free of shadows: he had no known enemies, nor were there any recent conflicts or controversies that could justify such an extreme gesture.
The mayor of Garzeno, Eros Robba, expressed his condolences for the passing of Montini, calling him “a loving grandfather and a precious shopkeeper” for the community. The news of his death shocked the small village of Catasco, where everyone has always known each other and lives flow peacefully, far from the big urban centers.
The investigations
The police are conducting an all-out investigation. In the last few hours, the carabinieri have carried out several surveys both in the victim's house and in the shop, looking for useful elements to reconstruct what happened. Testimonies were collected from neighbors and acquaintances, and Montini's two sons, who do not live in the town, were also questioned.
Authorities are also examining images from surveillance cameras in the area, hoping to spot any suspicious movements on Tuesday evening. Garzeno and the hamlet of Catasco are very quiet and isolated places, characterized by small old houses and narrow mountain roads. Being an area where everyone knows each other, the presence of strangers does not go unnoticed, which could facilitate the investigation. However, at the moment no significant details have emerged, and the murder remains shrouded in mystery.
A history of violence in the area
Although Catasco is a quiet town, the hamlet is not new to episodes of violence. In 2006, a man kidnapped his ex-girlfriend and took her to a mountain hut in Valle Spluga, where he killed her before taking his own life. In 1995, another case of femicide shocked the community: a man killed his ex-girlfriend after she left him.
Despite these precedents, the murder of Candido Montini seems to be a special case, which cannot be explained by stories of rancor or personal revenge. The investigations will continue in the coming days, and the investigators are not excluding any leads, in the hope of shedding light on a crime that has shocked one of the most peaceful communities of Upper Lake Como.
The murder of Candido Montini represents a tragedy for the community of Garzeno, which mourns the loss of a man who for years served the country with dedication and commitment. The investigation is ongoing and, at the moment, there are no concrete suspects. The authorities are evaluating all hypotheses to try to identify the perpetrator of this crime.
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