Italian investigators have questioned a professor who was a friend of Gianni Di Vita for close to four hours, according to Sky TG24. The interview is part of the inquiry into deaths caused by ricin poisoning in Pietracatella, a case that has drawn coverage from several Italian news outlets.
Sky TG24 and la Repubblica both reported that the woman, described as a teacher and a friend of Di Vita, was heard for almost four hours. Il Fatto Quotidiano identified her as Di Vita's childhood friend and reported that she had been interviewed again in connection with the case, which involves a mother and daughter who died after being poisoned with ricin.
Other outlets reported further investigative steps. Virgilio reported a new questioning at the police station, or Questura, and said searches for the poison were being carried out on computers at a school. OglioPoNews reported that Di Vita's cousin was also interviewed again.
The reports do not specify what was said during the questioning or what, if anything, investigators concluded from it. No charges or arrests were mentioned in the material reviewed.
The case centers on deaths attributed to ricin, a highly toxic substance, in the Pietracatella area. Coverage has focused on repeated interviews with people close to Di Vita, including a childhood friend and a cousin, as investigators continue to examine the circumstances.
What to watch next: whether investigators announce further questioning, forensic results, or any formal action in the inquiry.
