Lawyer’s Nightmare Fuels Doubts in Cold Case

A lawyer’s recurring nightmare is adding a new layer of complexity to a long-unsolved case. The lawyer, Massimo Lovati, is now haunted by the possibility of overlooked evidence, specifically yogurt and garbage, in the investigation surrounding the death of Chiara Poggi.

New Concerns Emerge

Massimo Lovati, defending Andrea Semplio, is expressing increasing unease about the ongoing probe into the death of Chiara Poggi. Lovati fears that the investigators have overlooked critical details in the case. The lawyer is not focusing on tangible evidence like fingerprints or blood traces, but instead on items that were allegedly never considered.

The lawyer, Massimo Lovati, is concerned about the direction of the investigation.

“It is the same, they are all objects not taken into consideration in 2007.”

—Massimo Lovati

A recent study revealed that cold cases often have a low rate of resolution, with only about 25% of cases leading to an arrest or indictment (Department of Justice, 2023).

Questioning the Investigation

Lovati is focusing on specific elements from the crime scene. He is highlighting the significance of forensic evidence that might have been missed, questioning how investigators are handling the case. He says he is confident in his client’s innocence.

The lawyer believes the investigation is flawed from its foundation. He said that the approach to the case, especially concerning the search for Chiara Poggi’s DNA, is a “justice of the devil.”