Italian Biologist Murdered in Colombia
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April 11, 2025 14:07
santa marta - Italian biologist Alessandro Coatti (38) found dismembered in Santa Marta. Investigation ongoing with possible mistaken identity. Rewards offered. Italian researchers involved.
Italian Biologist Brutally Murdered in Santa Marta
Italian biologist Alessandro Coatti (38) was tragically murdered during his vacation in the Colombian coastal city of Santa Marta. His dismembered body parts were discovered in a suitcase and plastic bag.
Background of Alessandro Coatti
- Born in Ferrara, Italy, Coatti excelled academically in biology, studying in London before taking a sabbatical to travel South America.
- Coatti disappeared on April 3, with body parts found days later in different locations in Santa Marta.
Investigation and Reactions
- Italian authorities, including the embassy in Colombia and Rome's Public Prosecutor's Office, are actively involved in the investigation.
- Local activists raised concerns over a pattern of similar gruesome murders in the Magdalena region.
- Santa Marta's mayor offered a €10,000 reward for information leading to the perpetrators.
Possible Mistaken Identity
Authorities are exploring the possibility of mistaken identity due to a series of recent mutilation murders in the region. Investigations are ongoing.