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Ex-lover allegedly throws woman off bridge, then jumps
6 Sep
Summary
- Federico Vella accused of kidnapping ex-girlfriend Lorena Isceri.
- Isceri was allegedly thrown from a highway bridge near Florence.
- Investigation underway to determine cause of Isceri's death.
Federico Vella, 38, is accused of abducting his ex-girlfriend, Lorena Isceri, 45, from her Florence home on September 3, 2026. Investigators believe Vella waited in Isceri's garage for her return, then kidnapped her and drove her to the A1 highway. There, he allegedly threw her off a bridge before jumping to his own death.
Authorities are investigating whether Isceri died before or during the fall from the bridge. Isceri's mother expressed her daughter's fear regarding the relationship. Vella had recently posted about heartbreak and loss on social media.
Isceri's death is being examined in the context of a troubling increase in femicides in Italy. As of August 8, 2026, 40 women had been killed, with seven, including Isceri, killed by a current or former partner.
