Seven couples were brutally murdered around Florence, Italy, between 1974 and 1985. Some bodies were mutilated, with the anatomical parts kept as macabre trophies. The investigations led to life sentence for Pietro Pacciani in 1994. However, the prosecutor did not believe in the solitary serial killer theory, and reopened the investigations with Michele Giuttari, then head of the Florence Police, who suspected the existence of accomplices and masterminds. A few accomplices of Pacciani were in fact convicted, but when he died under mysterious circumstances, no further investigations were deemed necessary despite contrary evidence. Here, Michele Giuttari will summarize the complete history of the investigations, integrated with first-hand experience.
Michele Giuttari was born in Sicily and, after obtaining a law degree, joined the State Police and worked in Calabria, Napoli and Firenze investigating Mafia and dangerous killers. Between 1995 and 2003 he was in Florence and, as head of the Police, he re-opened the Monsters of Florence case leading to the identification and ultimate conviction of at least some material perpetrators. In fact, the crimes were committed by a group of killers, rather than by a lone serial killer as initially assumed. Since 1997 Michele has been a writer, gaining international success and winning several literary awards.
This is an online only event and, due to the nature of the content, is recommended for a professional and academic forensic audience. Discretion is advised for registrants.
Please note: the event will consist of a pre-recorded video presentation from Michele Giuttari, followed by live Q&A with Michele.
Monday 12 May, 5.30pm start (AWST). Registrants will be forwarded a Zoom link prior to the event.