Chiara Jaconis, 30, was fatally struck in the head and collapsed immediately just moments after a 13-year-old boy hurled a 4.4lbs statue from a third-floor balcony
CCTV footage has captured the horrifying moment a tourist was killed by a statue thrown from a balcony as she was walking down the street with her boyfriend.
Chiara Jaconis, 30, had been celebrating her birthday with a dream holiday to Naples, Italy, with her boyfriend when she was fatally struck by an onyx statue that was launched by a teen from a balcony above. The couple had been walking down a quiet street in the Italian city when the boy, 13, threw the 4.4lbs from the third-floor residence, striking Chiara on the head.
A shocking clip showed the moment Chiara was hit and immediately fell to the ground motionless as her boyfriend appeared uncertain about what just happened. Just moments later, Livio could be seen screaming for help.
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Paramedics arrived at the scene and Chiara was taken to hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. Despite their best efforts, Chiara died two days later from traumatic brain injuries.
Italian Chiara worked for the fashion brand Prada in Paris and was walking slightly ahead her boyfriend in Naples’ Spanish Quarters. of her The teen’s parents now face charges for negligent manslaughter as they vow to clear their son’s name over the September 15, 2024, incident.
The teen accused of throwing the statue was cleared by a juvenile court due to him being under 14 – meaning he cannot be held criminally responsible under Italian law. Prosecutors argue Chiara’s death could have been prevented if his parents had kept a closer eye on their son, reports Newsflash.
Their child is alleged to have carried out similar dangerous acts in the past. But his parents have strongly denied any wrongdoing. They have claimed the statue did not belong to them and that they had no involvement in the incident.
In a shock move, the parents have also appealed the court’s decision to clear their son’s name due to his age. They instead argue he should be acquitted on the basis of facts of the case, rather than due to his age.
The incident has led to widespread attention in Italy and raised questions about parental responsibility in densely populated areas. A preliminary hearing is due to go ahead on June 26.
