Tragic end: German angler (23) discovered at Po - suspected of murder!

Tragic end: German angler (23) discovered at Po - suspected of murder!

Zinasco, Italien - On April 30, 2025, a 23-year-old German angler was found dead on the banks of the Po in Zinasco, province of Pavia. The young man had a deep cut on the neck, and next to his body, the investigators discovered a bloody kitchen knife. The body was discovered at around 11:30 a.m. by fishermen on the dike of the Po in the village of Bombardone. The German angler was part of a five -member group of friends who had camped in the region since April 26, a popular time for German tourists. The carp pond on which the group had settled is very popular with vacationers.

The friends of the victim last saw him at around 8 a.m. on Wednesday morning. When he did not return, they started searching and finally found the police on the river bank. The group's campsite is about one kilometer from the site of the body. The investigation is coordinated by the Pavia public prosecutor, while the Carabinieri collect evidence on site. The victim's identity has now been determined, but information on further personal data has not been published. An appointment for the body's autopsy is still pending.

increasing crime rates

In recent years, crime has increased in Italy, especially in tourist regions. According to the 2024 crime index of “Il Sole 24 Ore”, the focus is on the most dangerous cities in the country. Milan leads the negative statistics with 7,093 ads per 100,000 inhabitants, followed by Rome (6,071/100,000) and Florence (6.054/100,000). Thefts and violent crimes are particularly common in these cities, which is partly due to the high tourist flows.

in 2023 Rome recorded around 35 million tourists and an increase in crimes after the Corona-related travel restrictions were lifted. Around 30 percent of all Italian crimes were committed in the 14 largest cities. Naples, which previously ranked among the ten most dangerous cities, fell to 12th place in the crime index.

comparison of the security levels

While some cities in Italy are considered dangerous, there are also safe places. The safest cities in Italy are Oristano in Sardinia, Potenza in the Basilica and Treviso in Veneto. Other safe cities are Benevento, Pordenone, Sondrio, Enna, Cuneo, Belluno and Macerata. None of these safe cities are located in South Tyrol, a region that is usually known for their quality of life and security.

A survey by the "Numbo" portal shows that people in cities like Catania, Naples and Rome feel most unsafe. The feeling of uncertainty is also high in Turin, Bari, Milan, Bologna, Palermo, Florence and Trieste. In a European comparison, cities such as Bradford and Coventry in the United Kingdom and Marseille in France are particularly dangerous.

For detailed reporting on this incident see op-online.de and suedtirolnews.it .