Mum confesses to murder in Gemona del Friuli

A 61-year-old nurse in Gemona del Friuli admits to killing her son and dismembering his body while claiming she acted to protect his girlfriend.

Mum confesses to murdering her son and dismembering his body in Gemona del Friuli

Lorena Venier and Mailyn Castro Monsalvo, both women living with Alessandro Venier and his girlfriend, are linked to a brutal murder case in Gemona del Friuli, near Udine. Alessandro Venier, 35, was found chopped into three parts after his body was reportedly dumped in a rubbish bin and later buried in quicklime. Prosecutors say Lorena admitted to the killing and to dismembering the body with a hacksaw, while Mailyn is suspected of instigation to murder. The investigation also describes an alleged plan to drug Alessandro with a tranquiliser and a later attempt to inject him with insulin from Lorena’s hospital supplies. The case has prompted a formal charge against Lorena for murder and concealing a body, with Mailyn facing charges related to instigation. A six-month-old child from the household is in care, and the town faces shock as more details emerge.

This case exposes how personal fears and power dynamics inside a household can escalate into criminal violence. The defendants frame their actions as protective, citing abuse and the need to safeguard a vulnerable partner, yet the violence culminated in a shocking, public crime. It illustrates the complexity of domestic violence cases when alleged perpetrators are also witnesses to illness and dependency, challenging authorities to balance care with accountability. The incident may prompt renewed attention to how legal and social systems respond to abuse claims within families and how communities support survivors while ensuring the safety of children in such crises.

Highlights

Justice moves slowly, but the truth here is relentless.