Man found dead in Milan apartment, homicide suspected
Translated from Italian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Roberto Pietro Guerrino, 60, was found dead in his Milan apartment with signs of head trauma and wearing women's clothing.
- Guerrino, a conference interpreter for prominent figures, is believed to have been struck with a blunt object.
- His niece discovered the body after he did not respond to calls, leading to a police investigation into a suspected homicide.
Police are investigating the suspected homicide of Roberto Pietro Guerrino, a 60-year-old conference interpreter, found dead in his Milan apartment on Tuesday afternoon. Guerrino was discovered semi-dressed in women's clothing, lying on the floor of his fourth-floor apartment in the NoLo district with apparent head injuries.
Guerrino, who would have turned 61 next month, had a notable career, having worked as an interpreter for significant national and international figures, including former Italian President Giorgio Napolitano and Prince Charles. Investigators presume he was attacked with a blunt object, though no such weapon has been recovered at the scene.
The alarm was raised by Guerrino's niece, who last spoke to him the previous evening. When he failed to answer her calls on Tuesday, she became concerned and contacted emergency services. Firefighters gained entry to the apartment with the niece and a neighbor, where they discovered the grim scene and immediately alerted law enforcement. The Carabinieri's forensic unit and a medical examiner were dispatched to the location. Authorities are working to reconstruct Guerrino's final movements and are reviewing surveillance footage from the surrounding area.
Originally published by ANSA in Italian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.