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The Italian who fatally injured the 15-year-old has been in Fier prison for two months. His wife speaks out: Michele is being destroyed in his cell (Appeal for Meloni)

2025-09-29 14:17:57Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

The Italian who fatally injured the 15-year-old has been in Fier prison for two

From the Fier prison in Albania, where he has been detained for almost two months after a road accident in which a 15-year-old boy was killed and died three days later in hospital, the anguished voice of Michele D'Angelo, professor of Biology at the University of L'Aquila, reaches us through his wife, Vanessa Castelli, also a colleague at the same university.

"I had a psychological collapse, but I'm trying to resist. We are not asking for privileges, but respect for the fundamental rights and guarantees that every citizen should have, especially in such difficult times."

Shortly before leaving for Albania again for her weekly prison visit, through Repubblica, Vanessa Castelli addresses a heartfelt appeal to Giorgia Meloni.

"I once again turn with confidence to the Prime Minister, to whom I have already written a letter, and to the Italian institutions, to commit themselves resolutely to guarantee that Michele faces this situation with dignity, calm and justice. I trust in the strong relations between Italy and Albania, as well as in the sensitivity of the competent authorities, to assess the possibility of transferring the process to Italy, where Michele would be able to face it with more protection, in a context he knows, surrounded by his relatives, colleagues and students."

Dr. Castelli, first of all, what are the conditions of your partner's detention?

"Michele is very psychologically exhausted. He is alone, far from home, in a reality he does not know, with a language he does not speak. The detention is destroying him day by day. He is a sensitive person, a respected professor, used to living among students, laboratory experiments, many colleagues. Now books are his refuge, but the loneliness is heavy. Each visit is a strong, but also painful moment. He tries to maintain clarity and dignity, but it is obvious that this experience is putting him to a great test. In this difficult context, I would like to sincerely thank the director of the penitentiary institution, all the employees and the people who have helped us with humanity, respect and continuity. Their availability and attitude have made the difference and we are deeply grateful to them."

How is it possible that your partner has been in jail for two months for a simple traffic violation? You were there. Can you explain to us exactly what happened that August day?

"That evening we were going to a friend's wedding, calm and light-hearted. The road was clear, Michele was slowly turning, with the signal on, onto the dotted line that marked the entrance to the restaurant where the wedding was taking place. At that moment, suddenly, a white Mercedes Benz appeared at very high speed, which did not seem to slow down. Michele braked instinctively, which made the collision less catastrophic. We were shocked: our hands were shaking, our faces were pale, our vision was lost."

Unfortunately, there was one victim.

"Yes, a 16-year-old boy lost his life three days later. It is a tragedy that has deeply affected us. It is not up to us to determine responsibility, but it is clear that something went wrong that evening in an unexpected and dramatic way. Anyone who has driven a car knows how quickly everything can change on the road. Sometimes all it takes is a decision made by others, an uncontrolled speed, and everything changes. Michele is experiencing this pain with great respect and silence. She thinks about the boy's family every day and prays that they can find some peace."

What were you doing in Albania? Were you on vacation?

"No, we were not on vacation. We were in Albania to attend the wedding of a dear friend. It was a special occasion, a moment of celebration and sharing that we were looking forward to with joy, because we know the importance that Albanians give to this ceremony."

The charges against your partner are traffic violations and abandonment of a vehicle, not murder. What happened after the collision?

"Michele was in shock. I remember her pale, with a lost look, confused. After that Mercedes passed before our eyes like a bullet, Michele immediately went down the street to ask for help. We both shouted loudly "help", we waved our hands, we tried desperately to attract attention. But no one stopped. We were scared, not oriented, and our only thought was to get an ambulance as soon as possible. The rest, in that moment of terror, did not matter. We just wanted someone to intervene."

When did they arrest Professor D'Angelo?

"After the accident, we were waiting from moment to moment for the police to come to question us and the many witnesses present. But, since no one was coming, we decided to go to the police station that evening. Unfortunately, it was closed. The next morning we went to the police station closest to our hotel, the one in Vlora, where a very kind policeman listened to us and showed us the way back to Fier to give our testimony. And so we did. Only after our voluntary appearance in Fier was Michele stopped. The charges, according to what we have been told, are related to failure to respect the traffic code, since leaving the scene of the accident, according to the lawyers, provides for an administrative sanction, not a ban."

Why has there been silence on this story for almost two months? Have you had contact with the Farnesina? And if so, what have they told you?

"Yes, I have had contacts with the Farnesina, the Vlora consulate and the Italian embassy in Tirana, which have given us continuous support. I sincerely thank them at such a difficult moment, their presence has been a point of reference for me, both human and institutional. However, it is true that a heavy silence has fallen on this issue. It is not easy to highlight the complexity of such a delicate situation, especially when you are in a foreign country, with a language you do not know and with dynamics that escape your control. I trust in the diplomacy and sensitivity of the institutions, to guarantee a fair and transparent treatment and to make the truth clear."

Your colleagues are developing initiatives and a mobilization in your support. You go to visit your partner regularly and what difficulties are you encountering?

"Yes, our colleagues and friends are showing an extraordinary closeness. Spontaneous initiatives, open letters, fundraisers have been created. We are particularly grateful to Professor Cimini, the director of our department, who has promoted a fundraiser to cover legal expenses and travel. It is a gesture that has touched us deeply. I try to go visit Michele regularly, in the four monthly visits that are allowed, as much as logistical difficulties allow me. Each visit is emotionally very strong: the joy of seeing him again, but also the pain of leaving him there. The distances, the language, the procedures, everything is complicated. But I will not stop staying by his side."

 


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