A tragic incident in Naples has claimed the life of a tourist who was struck by a statue thrown from a balcony. Chiara Jaconis, 30, was walking with her boyfriend in the Spanish Quarters when a 13-year-old boy hurled a 4.4lbs onyx statue from a third-floor residence, hitting her in the head.
Fatal Blow
CCTV footage captured the horrifying moment Ms Jaconis collapsed instantly after being struck. Her boyfriend, Livio, initially appeared confused before screaming for help. Paramedics rushed her to hospital, where she underwent emergency surgery but died two days later from traumatic brain injuries.
Legal Aftermath
The teenager was cleared by a juvenile court as he is under 14, the age of criminal responsibility in Italy. However, prosecutors argue that his parents should be held accountable for negligent manslaughter, alleging the boy had previously engaged in similar dangerous acts. The parents deny any wrongdoing and vow to clear their son's name.
Ms Jaconis, an Italian national, worked for Prada in Paris and was enjoying a dream birthday holiday with her boyfriend when the incident occurred on September 15, 2024.
