The trial for the Calcinatello murder, involving the defendant Petrit Gega, is nearing its conclusion, with prosecutor Francesco Milanesi requesting a sentence of 22 years of imprisonment. The murder of Alfons Kola, which took place in May 2023, has been framed by the prosecution as an act of familial revenge, rooted in grievances originating from Albania and culminating in a tragic showdown in Italy. Supporting the accusation are statements deemed prophetic from Gega himself, such as the remark “someone from that family must die,” which highlight the premeditation of the crime.
However, court experts have pointed out a partial mental incapacity of the defendant, a factor that could influence the final decision of the Court and serve as a mitigating circumstance in determining the sentence. The prosecutor described the case as representative of a distorted view of the value of life, used to justify personal vengeance. The verdict is expected in the coming weeks.
