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Florence Court Receives Evidence From Foiled Prison Escape in Escort Killings Case

Investigators are scrutinizing a seized list of names from Vasile Frumuzache for possible accomplices.

Overview

  • At a Feb. 5 hearing in the Florence court d'assise, prosecutors from Prato and Pistoia filed the prison-escape report and deposited electronic device extractions in the double-homicide case.
  • Frumuzache allegedly tried to flee Sollicciano on Feb. 4 using a five-meter ladder fashioned from sheets and broom handles with a metal harpoon, but a single prison agent intercepted him.
  • A handwritten note with names, addresses and phone numbers was seized during the foiled escape, and authorities are examining whether he had outside help for the escape or the alleged murders.
  • Device filings indicate he contacted another sex worker in May 2025, with investigators not ruling out intent to commit another crime based on exchanged photos and messages.
  • Frumuzache remains the sole defendant and appeared by videoconference, with his in-court interrogation set for March 5 as prison officials seek his transfer citing security vulnerabilities.