Mother's Heartbreaking Plea for Justice After 14-Year-Old's Femicide in Afragola

Afragola, Italy – A wave of grief and outrage has swept through Afragola following the femicide of 14-year-old Martina Carbonaro. Her mother, Enza Cossentino, has made a public plea for justice, demanding life imprisonment for her daughter's killer. In a heart-wrenching interview, Ms. Cossentino described her growing unease in the days leading up to Martina's death. "I called Martina around 8:30 PM on Monday, and she didn't answer," she recounted, her voice choked with emotion. "May 31st would have been their second anniversary, but she didn't want to be with him anymore." The suspect, Martina's 19-year-old ex-boyfriend, has confessed to the crime. Adding to the tragedy, Ms. Cossentino revealed that she received a warning from the perpetrator's mother just a week before: "She came to my house and said, 'Keep an eye on your daughter; something's happening.'" Ms. Cossentino's powerful testimony underscores the urgent need to address gender-based violence and the importance of community support for victims and their families. The community is rallying around Ms. Cossentino, demonstrating solidarity and support during this difficult time.