On October 15, 2009, 31-year-old building surveyor Stefano Cucchi was arrested in Rome for possession of hashish and cocaine. Though fit when taken into custody, he appeared in court the following day with visible bruising and difficulty walking. Despite his deteriorating condition, he was ordered to remain in preventive custody. The Ordeal
The story follows Stefano’s rapid physical decline through a series of "cells, offices, courtrooms, and hospital spaces". Sulla mia pelle
Bound by a "macho Roman culture," Stefano initially refused to report the beating, while various guards and medical staff followed rigid protocols instead of intervening. The Tragedy and Aftermath On October 15, 2009, 31-year-old building surveyor Stefano
Stefano died alone in a prison hospital wing on October 22, 2009. On October 15