21-Year-Old Accused of Mother's Murder in Racale

RACALE, ITALY – A 21-year-old man, Filippo Manni, has been accused of the matricide of his 52-year-old mother, Teresa Sommarino, in their home in Racale, Salento. The tragic incident, which involved a violent argument culminating in the use of a scout axe, has sent shockwaves through the community. The victim's body was reportedly discovered by one of her other children. Filippo Manni, who was pursuing studies in economics in Rome, had returned to his hometown for a local festival when the incident occurred. He was later identified by a passerby and subsequently apprehended by law enforcement authorities. Sources indicate that family disputes between Manni and his mother were frequent. Despite the familial tensions, Teresa Sommarino, who was separated from her husband, maintained amicable relations with her ex-partner and her two other children. The precise motives that led to the fatal aggression remain under investigation.