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DNA Links Andrea Sempio to 2007 Poggi Murder, Case Reopened

5/7/2026

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Prosecutors shifted their investigation to Andrea Sempio, a friend of the victim’s brother, after new forensic analysis.
Italian authorities reopened the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi and questioned Andrea Sempio in Pavia.
Male DNA found under Poggi’s fingernails matches Sempio, prompting a reconsideration of Alberto Stasi’s 2015 conviction.
Andrea Sempio’s lawyers said he will exercise his right to remain silent.

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Prosecutors shifted their investigation to Andrea Sempio, a friend of the victim’s brother, after new forensic analysis.
Italian authorities reopened the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi and questioned Andrea Sempio in Pavia.
Male DNA found under Poggi’s fingernails matches Sempio, prompting a reconsideration of Alberto Stasi’s 2015 conviction.
Andrea Sempio’s lawyers said he will exercise his right to remain silent.