Stefania Cappa Demands €15,000 for Interview on Garlasco Case, Talks Fall Through
Negotiations between Belve Crime, a program on Rai 2 known for its probing interviews with figures involved in high-profile criminal cases, and Stefania Cappa, cousin of Chiara Poggi, have collapsed due to a disagreement over compensation. Cappa, a Milanese lawyer, reportedly requested a fee of approximately €15,000 to participate in an interview with host Francesca Fagnani, a sum the program was unwilling to meet.
Background of the Garlasco Case
The case centers around the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco. Alberto Stasi was initially arrested in connection with the crime but later released. The investigation has remained open, with ongoing scrutiny and modern leads emerging over the years. Recent developments have focused on witness testimonies and phone records.
Cappa’s Role and Limited Investigation
Stefania Cappa, along with her twin sister Paola, was interviewed as a person informed of the facts during the initial investigation, but neither was ever considered a suspect. Reports indicate that Cappa’s family had access to the villa where the murder occurred and knowledge of the alarm system.
Public Service Broadcasting and Compensation
The decision not to meet Cappa’s fee request aligns with a general practice within Italian public service broadcasting, which typically avoids compensating individuals involved in criminal cases for interviews. This stance aims to prevent potential controversies and maintain impartiality.
Cappa’s Professional Life
Stefania Cappa has been registered with the Milan Bar Association since 2012, specializing in sports law. She is married to Emanuele Airoldi, an equestrian champion and nephew of publisher Angelo Rizzoli. Sources suggest she hoped to use the interview to share her perspective on the case, potentially addressing a controversial post-mortem photograph of the victim.
Other Potential Guests for Belve Crime
Despite the setback with Cappa, Belve Crime continues to pursue interviews with other figures connected to prominent criminal cases. Raffaele Sollecito, who was acquitted in the Amanda Knox murder case, is reportedly being considered as a potential guest. The program previously featured Massimo Bossetti in its first edition.