Italian authorities have opted to detain the 17-year-old allegedly responsible for the death of 39-year-old Albanian, Bledar Dedja, on January 20. The teenager, hailing from a reputable Italian family in Pieve del Grappa, confessed to the crime, but many details surrounding the motive remain unclear. Facing charges of aggravated premeditated murder, he is scheduled for further interrogation in the days ahead. Meanwhile, additional information has surfaced regarding the investigation leading to his arrest, which was handed over to the Juvenile Prosecutor's Office approximately two weeks ago. Investigations reveal that the teenager had a rendezvous with the victim on the day of the incident. local media report.
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| Bledar Dedja in the middle, his wife and doughter |
On the afternoon of January 20, surveillance cameras captured the boy and Bledar together in Paderno del Grappa's square. They departed in the victim's Mercedes B-Class, heading towards a secluded area known for romantic encounters. Following the fatal attack involving 20 knife blows, resulting in Bledar's death due to lung punctures and severe bleeding, the teenager disposed of the weapon, the victim's car keys, and bloodied garments. However, he sustained a stab wound to his hand during the altercation.
After leaving the scene on foot, he solicited a ride from a local passerby, whose vehicle was seized for investigation, and was dropped off at a bus stop. He then sought medical attention for his injured hand at a nearby emergency room. Footage from the square, the encounter with the passerby, and the hospital visit provided initial leads for investigators. However, crucial evidence emerged when Bledar's second cell phone was unlocked, revealing communication between the teenager and the victim, potentially including arrangements for their final meeting.
The arrest, executed on the morning of February 23, was prompted by concerns of flight risk. Upon apprehension, the teenager's parents were visibly distressed. Although he admitted to the crime, he remained silent on the motive. Investigations suggest a year-long relationship between the teenager and Bledar, initiated during a vocational training period at the victim's workplace. Speculation arises that the teenager might have been ensnared in a prostitution ring involving minors, as indicated by evidence extracted from the victim's phone. It's conjectured that the teenager may have sought to extricate himself from this situation, potentially facing blackmail from Bledar, leading to the fatal confrontation.