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Accused Retracts Again in Verzeni Murder Trial as Prosecutors Press DNA, Phone and Knife Evidence

Final arguments are set for December 16, with sentencing expected on January 12.

Overview

  • Moussa Sangare, 31, denied killing Sharon Verzeni in court despite earlier confessions to the carabinieri, the public prosecutor and a judge.
  • Prosecutor Emanuele Marchisio argued that Sangare’s early statements contained precise, corroborated facts such as the number and placement of wounds and cuts to a nearby wooden statue.
  • Investigators told the court a mixed DNA profile of Sharon and Sangare was found on the bicycle he used that night, which the defendant said he cannot explain.
  • Phone evidence cited by prosecutors includes a photo indicating a tree and “16 steps” used to relocate a knife buried in Medolago, presented as linked to the case.
  • Sharon’s family and fiancé delivered emotional testimony and said the defendant showed no remorse, as the defense offered minimal questioning during his examination.