Jealous Boyfriend, Tragic Loss: 14-Year-Old Martina's Classmates Speak Out

Casoria, Naples, Italy mourns the loss of 14-year-old Martina Carbonaro. Her classmates describe a controlling relationship with her boyfriend, Alessio Tuci, who they say was extremely jealous and prevented Martina from interacting with other boys. "Martina was cheerful, she wanted to be a carabiniere when she grew up, it was her dream," says Angela, Martina's classmate. "Martina had left her boyfriend," Angela continues, "because she told me she didn't feel the same way anymore. He took it badly, he went under her house, he did everything. But she had decided. At 14 you can't die like this, I don't want to say anything else." The teacher, Ms. Pascià, adds, "She often talked about this very jealous boy. She reassured me that it was just jealousy. Her classmates report that she had a cold relationship with boys. She would lower her gaze if she crossed paths with someone because he didn't want her to greet the boys." The tragic death of Martina underscores the urgent need for awareness and support for young people in abusive relationships. The memory of Martina, a bright and hopeful young girl, serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing domestic violence and promoting healthy relationships.