Ex-Caregiver Arrested in Brutal Murder of 63-Year-Old Woman in Latina, Italy

Latina, Italy – A 63-year-old woman, identified as Antonietta Rocco, was discovered dead in her home in Latina on Friday, September 19, 2025. Her body, found in a pool of blood with multiple stab wounds, prompted an immediate murder investigation. Authorities have since arrested her 52-year-old former caregiver, an Italian woman, in connection with the brutal killing.

Discovery of the Crime

The alarm was raised on Friday morning when Antonietta Rocco's current caregiver found her lifeless body in her bed at her residence on Via Muzio Scevola, in Latina's Campo Boario neighborhood. The apartment was reportedly found in disarray, suggesting a struggle or a robbery. Preliminary examinations revealed that Ms. Rocco had sustained significant stab wounds to the neck, leading Public Prosecutor Martina Taglione to confirm it as a homicide.

Investigation and Arrest

Investigators from the State Police, including the Mobile Squad and Scientific Police, swiftly launched an inquiry. The victim, who was visually impaired and suffered from motor difficulties, lived alone and was not self-sufficient. Over the course of the night following the discovery, numerous witnesses were interviewed, and technical assessments were conducted at the crime scene. These efforts led to the collection of 'gravi indizi di colpevolezza' (serious indications of guilt) against the ex-caregiver. It was noted that the arrested woman was not the caregiver who discovered the body. During questioning, the suspect reportedly had a bandaged finger, which she claimed was a work-related injury.

Potential Motive and Weapon

While the exact motive remains under investigation, initial reports suggest possibilities ranging from a robbery gone wrong to an act driven by intense rage. The Public Prosecutor's office indicated that the victim was struck with 'particular rage,' and the weapon used was likely a large cutting object, possibly a machete, although the weapon itself has not yet been recovered. The deep and extensive wounds on Ms. Rocco's body are consistent with such an instrument.

Ongoing Proceedings

The 52-year-old ex-caregiver has been formally detained, and further investigations are underway to fully reconstruct the dynamics of the murder and establish a definitive motive. The case has drawn significant attention in Latina, highlighting the tragic circumstances surrounding Antonietta Rocco's death.