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A Novel Macabre Ritual of the Italian Mafia ('Ndrangheta)

2010; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 32; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/paf.0b013e3181efbbf2

1533-404X

Stefano D’Errico, Emanuela Turillazzi, Cristoforo Pomara, Carmela Fiore, Floriana Monciotti, Vittorio Fineschi,

Restraint-Related Deaths

'Ndrangheta is one of the famous "4 Mafias," which typically insists in Southern Italy. A particular case of 'Ndrangheta-related homicide double execution by means of multiple gunshots is presented. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of `Ndrangheta's homicidal modality (covering hands with gloves and burying) as a macabre ritual. In homicides committed by criminal organization, the method used as well as the positioning of the body follow a macabre ritual laden with significance and intending to be an admonition to other persons.