Naples, Aunt and Nephew Found Dead in Apartment, Believed to Have Died Several Days Earlier

An 82-year-old woman and a 44-year-old man were found dead inside an apartment in Portici, in the province of Naples. Preliminary information indicates that the victims were aunt and nephew.

The discovery was made at a residence in Piazzale Divina Provvidenza. It is believed that both had died several days before their bodies were found.

Carabinieri officers and emergency services immediately arrived at the scene, while inquiries were launched to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Authorities said the bodies, which had begun to decompose, were found lying on the floor near the bed. An initial examination found no signs of violence on the victims or evidence of forced entry into the apartment.

By order of the judicial authorities, the bodies were taken to the morgue at Naples’ Policlinico Hospital. Autopsies are expected to determine the cause of their deaths.

Investigators are examining every possibility and continuing their work to fully shed light on the case. According to preliminary information, the victims may have remained in the apartment for around five days before they were discovered.