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"He was a model guy, he changed after graduating": The sister of the man who committed the massacre in Modena speaks out

For days, she cannot stop watching the same videos. She rewinds them back and forth, searching for some detail, something that could explain how the man who ran over a crowd of people in Modena and fled with a knife in his hand could truly be her brother.

"He was a model guy, he changed after graduating": The sister of the man who committed the massacre in Modena speaks out

TL;DR

  • The sister of the Modena attacker is in disbelief, stating she does not recognize her brother who ran over a crowd and fled.
  • She describes him as a former model student who became isolated and frustrated after graduating, experiencing a change that led to his actions.
  • The family is experiencing immense pain, shame, and guilt, with the sister wanting to apologize to the victims.
  • The attacker had a history of mental health issues, including anxiety and auditory hallucinations, and had been under psychiatric supervision.
  • Despite his past, a judge ruled that the attack was not caused by a mental disorder, though investigations into his medical history continue.
  • The sister rejects any connection to Moroccan origin, stating she is Italian and fully integrated into Italian culture.