Gang Member Writes to Victims' Families, Expressing Remorse

Fabio Savi, one of the leaders of the notorious "Banda della Uno bianca" (White Uno Gang), has penned a letter to the families of his victims expressing remorse for his crimes. Savi, who is serving a life sentence for the gang's activities between 1987 and 1994, which resulted in 23 deaths and over 100 injuries, stated that words cannot undo the harm caused but hopes his letter is a first step in showing his torment.

Savi's letter, dated August 1, claims he is finally telling the truth, which he had previously retracted to follow his brother's example. He asserts that his brother did not act like a brother and that his testimony during trials reflects the actual events. This comes after both Fabio and his brother Roberto, also serving life sentences, gave conflicting accounts in television interviews earlier this year. Roberto had suggested involvement of secret services and a different motive for a robbery, while Fabio denied any higher-level protection or terror strategy.

However, the association representing the victims' families has responded with indignation. Alberto Capolungo, the association's president, stated that the letter contains no new revelations. He criticized Savi for not changing his version of events, which remains contrary to his brother's, leaving the families without a clear truth from either sibling. The association maintains its stance of not engaging directly with the Savi brothers but working through the Italian justice system.