Italian Christmas meal tragedy turns into murder inquiry
Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
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"Liver failure occurred first and was followed by multi-organ failure 'at truly unparalleled speed'."
— Dr Vincenzo Cuzzone , Academic
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The mother of Sara Di Vita who also died after a pre-Christmas meal.
Head of the intensive care unit at Cardarelli hospital in Campobasso.
Former mayor of Pietracatella and father of Sara Di Vita.
A 15-year-old girl who died after a pre-Christmas meal.
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Tests results suggest the two women may have been killed with ricin, according to Italian media, but police still do not have a suspect.
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