Truck driver arrested on charges of killing wife and impersonating her in text messages in Italy

Truck driver arrested on charges of killing wife and impersonating her in text messages in Italy


After the missing person report, Francesca Deidda continued to “contact” friends and family




Truck driver Igor Sollai, 43, was arrested on charges of homocide his wife, Francesca Deidda, 42, in Cagliari, Italy. According to authorities, the man used the woman’s cell phone to pretend to be the woman, who had been missing since May, and convince the family that she was still alive.

The arrest took place on Monday 8th. The investigation into the case began when her brother reported Francesca missing on May 30th. The first suspicions are that she may have committed suicide. In his testimony, Igor stated that he had opted for voluntary leave, stating that he “needed time to think”.

However, after the missing person report, Francesca “continued to use her cell phone” and told her family that she had disappeared voluntarily due to the end of a relationship. But only with text messages, never with calls.

According to the Italian newspaper “The messenger”Pretending to be his wife, Igor even sent an email to Francesca’s work resign. A series of strategies in an attempt to hide the crime, according to investigators.

Despite the justifications, the woman’s family was not convinced and continued to search for her, which led to Igor’s arrest. He has so far used his right to remain silent and his lawyers have said that he “claims his innocence and ignorance of the facts.”

A task force searched for Francesca’s body and cell phone, which have not yet been found.

Source: Terra

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