While in custody, Stefano was brutally assaulted by members of the Carabinieri (military police).
Bound by a "macho Roman culture," Stefano initially refused to report the beating, while various guards and medical staff followed rigid protocols instead of intervening. The Tragedy and Aftermath Sulla mia pelle
Stefano died alone in a prison hospital wing on October 22, 2009. While in custody, Stefano was brutally assaulted by