Second Funeral: Grief & Loss

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Crans-Montana Tragedy: Autopsy Reveals Asphyxiation as Cause of Death for Italian Teen

A preliminary autopsy has persistent that Giovanni Tamburi, a 16-year-old from Bologna, Italy, likely died from asphyxiation due to toxic fumes released during the New Year’s Eve fire at the Le Constellation nightclub in Crans-Montana, Switzerland. The findings emerged from a four-hour inquiry led by the Rome Prosecutor’s Office, with delegation to the Bologna Prosecutor’s Office, and conducted by medical examiner Paolo Fais.

the devastating fire, which authorities are now investigating as a potential massacre, claimed the lives of six Italian citizens: Emanuele Galeppini, Giovanni Tamburi, Sofia Prosperi, Achille osvaldo Giovanni Barosi, Riccardo Minghetti, and Chiara Costanzo. Initial reports indicated the possibility of death by burns or crushing injuries from the panicked crowd attempting to escape, but the autopsy revealed no obvious signs of either.

Autopsy Findings – Giovanni Tamburi’s death was likely caused by asphyxiation from toxic fumes, not burns or crushing injuries, according to preliminary autopsy results.

second Burial Follows Painful Exhumation

The process of determining the cause of death has been particularly agonizing for the Tamburi family, requiring the exhumation of Giovanni’s body just days after his funeral on January 7th at St. Peter’s Cathedral. “A new useless pain, it only brings more suffering to the families,” Giovanni’s father, Giuseppe Tamburi, expressed in the immediate aftermath of learning about the need for a second burial.While still deeply affected,Mr.Tamburi indicated the family intends to seek legal counsel, stating, “Later we will move on choosing a lawyer, but first we will consult with the other families of the victims, we are in constant contact with each other. We will do it, we will think about it. But ther is no rush. Later, we will do what we have to and we will try to move for the best.”

Tamburi Family – Giovanni’s father described the exhumation as “a new useless pain” and indicated the family will pursue legal counsel after consulting with other victims’ families.

Expanding Investigation and Calls for Accountability

The investigation is unfolding on multiple fronts. While Swiss authorities continue their inquiry, the Rome Prosecutor’s Office is pursuing it’s own parallel investigation within Italy. Autopsies are underway on the bodies of Chiara Costanzo and Achille Barosi, two 16-year-olds from Milan, in Milan. Simultaneously, in rome, lawyers representing the families met with Minister of Justice Carlo Nordio and State Attorney General Gabriella Palmieri Sandulli to coordinate a unified legal strategy.

In Sion, Switzerland, scrutiny is intensifying on the Moretti couple, managers of Le Constellation. Their lawyer, Patrick Michod, acknowledged that interrogations have revealed a “need to hear from other people,” suggesting the scope of the investigation may broaden. Another legal representative, Romain Jordan, stated, “I hope that the bench of suspects fills up.”

Ongoing Inquiries – Investigations are underway in both Switzerland and Italy, with autopsies being performed on additional victims and scrutiny focused on the nightclub’s management.

Negligence and Safety Concerns Raised

A central focus of the investigation is the Municipality of Crans-Montana and the apparent lack of adequate safety inspections at Le Constellation over the past five years. Giuseppe Tamburi passionately argued that while the club’s management bears duty, the authorities who approved the venue’s operation are equally culpable. “But the authorities who carried out the checks in the place and let it go are more culpable, checks that if carried out correctly could have saved lives. This was not the case, there was negligence.And I hope that one day thes managers will also pay for what they did. Because they failed.”

A scholarship is being established in Giovanni Tamburi’s memory, a testament to the enduring impact of his life. The