Ricin poisoning kills mother and daughter in Pietracatella; investigators identify motive

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A mother and daughter were poisoned with ricin in Pietracatella. Investigators believe they have identified a possible motive for the killings. The victims, Antonella Di Ielsi and her 15-year-old daughter Sara Di Vita, died in late December. Ricin was confirmed in their blood 35 days later. Over one hundred people have been interviewed. The investigation is focusing on five suspects, with potential motives including jealousy and resentment. The husband and father of the victims has denied family tensions or enemies.


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