Female Killings: 61 women murdered since the year's start, including Tina, Tiziana, and Luisa
In the small town of Montecorvino Rovella, near Salerno, a shocking tragedy unfolded. A 47-year-old woman named Tina Sgarbini was found dead in her home. Tina, a mother of three, was the latest victim in a growing number of attempted femicides across Italy.
According to the National Observatory Nudm, at least 42 such cases have been reported since the beginning of the year. The majority of the aggressors, it seems, are close to the victims. In 52% of cases, the partner, husband, or cohabitant was the perpetrator. The average age of these perpetrators is 52, but the age range is vast, from one year old to 93.
Tina's ex-boyfriend, Christian Persico, is now being sought by authorities in connection with her death. Persico, who was arrested for the murder of his partner Tina Sgarbini after fleeing following their fatal dispute, is just one of many. In 11 cases, the assassin was the son, and in 10 cases, the ex-partner.
The methods of killing in these recent cases are chilling. There have been 20 instances of stabbing, 16 of suffocation, and 9 with gunshots. In a tragic turn, almost two-thirds of these attempted femicides have occurred in Lombardy, Tuscany, Campania, and Lazio. The cases have been reported in 14 Regions, 35 Provinces, and 60 cities across Italy.
The death of Tina Sgarbini was reported to the Carabinieri by her partner's family due to a sudden lack of contact. Her Facebook profile, filled with moments of daily life, birthday parties, dinners with friends, and carefree videos, now serves as a poignant reminder of a life cut short.
The tragedy in Lodi, where a disabled woman was killed and her husband attempted suicide, is another heart-wrenching example. A man who had served his sentence for abuse returned home and killed his wife.
In Foggia, a woman protected by "red code" was killed with knives by her ex-boyfriend. These cases underscore the urgent need for increased protection and support for victims of gender violence in Italy.
If confirmed as a case of femicide, Tina Sgarbini's death would bring the total number of women killed in Italy due to gender violence in 2025 to 61. This is a stark reminder of the scale of the problem and the need for action.
Each of these tragedies is a reminder that every life lost to gender violence is a tragedy. It is a call to action for all of us to work towards a society where women can live free from fear and violence.
