Man kills wife and son with rifle; son's post about father preferring him dead than gay may be motive

A family tragedy unfolded in the hills of Camaiore, in the province of Lucca, Italy, where a 63-year-old man, Piero Moriconi, allegedly shot and killed his wife, Kety Andreoni, 52, and their 24-year-old son, Mirko Moriconi. The man reportedly sat on a low wall after the incident, awaiting the arrival of the Carabinieri.

Investigators are examining a social media post made by the son in 2022 as a potential motive. In the post, Mirko wrote, "It's ugly to think that a father prefers you dead rather than gay." This statement suggests a possible conflict related to his sexual orientation.

The double homicide occurred around 2:30 p.m. when Mirko returned home after lunch with his aunt, who lives next door. Neighbors and relatives heard the gunshots and rushed to the scene, finding the bodies of Kety and Mirko in the garden. Moriconi allegedly told those present, "I freed myself of them."

While some neighbors and relatives indicated that the family atmosphere had been strained with arguments, they expressed shock at the extreme violence. One relative mentioned that Moriconi seemed overwhelmed, stating, "He couldn't take it anymore." Another neighbor described Moriconi as a "good man," expressing disbelief at the events.