Six years since the murder of Willy Monteiro: commemorative initiatives across Italy

Six years after the death of Willy Monteiro Duarte, killed in Colleferro during the night of 5-6 September 2020, Italy commemorates the victim with numerous initiatives.

Six years since Willy's murder: Italy remembers him

As reported by Google News IT — Crime (it), six years after the murder of Willy Monteiro Duarte, which occurred in Colleferro between 5 and 6 September 2020, initiatives to commemorate the young man of Cape Verdean origin are multiplying throughout Italy. He was beaten to death whilst trying to defend a friend.

Willy was 21 years old when he was attacked and killed by a group of young people. The incident deeply shook Italian public opinion, leading to a trial that concluded with final convictions for those responsible.

On the sixth anniversary of his death, associations, local institutions and citizens have organised events in his memory, keeping alive the memory of an incident that has marked public debate on youth violence and solidarity.

Source: Google News IT — Crime (it)

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