Archive · 11 Aug 2025
Italian Woman Admits Killing Son, Chopping Body with Wife's Help
In Italy, a woman admitted to killing her son with the help of his wife.
The plan was made over several months because the son was reportedly abusive.
The son was given tranquilizers and insulin, then suffocated.
His body was cut up and hidden.
The wife told the police what happened, leading to the mother's confession.
Both women are now involved in the investigation; the mother is charged with murder and hiding the body, and the wife is being investigated for allegedly encouraging the crime.
A 61-year-old woman in Italy confessed to killing her 35-year-old son.
The victim's wife, Mailyn Castro Monsalvo, informed the police about the killing.
The murder was allegedly planned for months due to alleged abuse.
The victim's body was dismembered and found in the basement of the home.
The mother and daughter-in-law allegedly used tranquilizers, insulin, and suffocation to kill Alessandro.
- Who
- Lorena Venier, the mother, and Mailyn Castro Monsalvo, the wife, were involved; the victim was Alessandro Venier.
- What
- A 61-year-old woman confessed to killing her son and dismembering his body with the help of his wife.
- When
- The murder occurred on July 25.
- Where
- Gemona del Friuli, Italy.
- Why
- The killing was planned due to alleged domestic abuse by the son towards his wife.
Mother's Account
Wife's Account
Reason for the Crime
Mother's Account
Claimed Mailyn had been asking her to kill Alessandro for months due to abuse and threats.
Wife's Account
This is the information revealed from the mother's perspective. Further investigation would determine the accuracy of the claims.
- Victim
- Alessandro Venier, 35
- Accused
- Lorena Venier (mother), Mailyn Castro Monsalvo (wife)
- Location
- Gemona del Friuli, Italy
- Motive
- Alleged domestic abuse
- Method
- Tranquilizers, insulin, suffocation, dismemberment