21-Year-Old Confesses to Mother's Homicide in Lecce, Italy

Racale, Lecce Province – A domestic dispute in Racale, Lecce province, escalated into tragedy when 21-year-old Filippo Manni confessed to the murder of his 53-year-old mother, Teresa Sommario. The incident occurred following a minor disagreement, reportedly over the son not greeting his mother. During his interrogation with Public Prosecutor Simona Rizzo, Manni recounted the events with chilling clarity, exhibiting no apparent remorse. He stated, "Everything went dark, I went up, took the axe, and killed her." Manni further revealed that he had previously made similar statements in jest, a detail that investigators are considering as a possible indication of premeditation. Filippo Manni has been formally accused of aggravated voluntary homicide. He is currently being held in Lecce prison, where he remains under heightened surveillance to prevent any extreme actions. The community in Racale is in shock following the brutal crime.