The charred remains of Luigi "Luca" Esposito were found in the countryside near Eboli, Italy. An autopsy report indicates he suffered a head injury not compatible with a gunshot wound, along with fractures to his pelvis, face, and ribs consistent with a beating. He is believed to have been doused with flammable liquid and burned.
Autopsy findings
Coroner Gabriele Casaburi stated that it cannot be ruled out that Esposito was alive when set on fire. Histological and toxicology reports are needed for further clarity. His phone and WhatsApp records show his last login at 10:47pm on July 18, and CCTV captured him driving to Contrada Cioffi in Eboli around 11pm, where he parked and was later found dead with car keys in his pocket.
Murder investigation
The death is being treated as murder, overseen by anti-mafia chief Rafaele Cantone. The Salerno region is known as a stronghold of the Camorra syndicate. Esposito, a Salernitana 1919 supporter, ran TuttoSalernitana.com and was a columnist and pundit. Colleagues described him as forthright and bold. OttoChannel director Pierluigi Melillo called him a precious collaborator and said the team was "shocked and incredulous" at the "horrible execution."
