Miguel Angel

This is a heartbreaking and infuriating story. A 54 year old Italian woman stopped her car to save a dog on the side of the road and seconds later she was fighting for her life. Maria Oggionni pulled over after spotting what looked like an abandoned dog near a rural road. Before she could even understand what was happening a man suddenly emerged from the fields demanding money. She handed over the only cash she had. 50 euros. It wasn’t enough. The attacker became more aggressive, pulled out a knife, and stabbed her twice in the abdomen before throwing the weapon into a ditch and disappearing into the countryside with the dog. Miraculously, she survived the attack and has now been released from intensive care while the attacker is still on the run. I’m genuinely scared. You can't even step outside anymore without weighing the risks of being stabbed or run over by a car. And what's the response from those in charge? Silence and evasion. The victim is awake and gave a description of her attacker, yet the police and media tiptoe around every detail that actually matters, especially anything about his background or origin. They have the information, why not release it so people know who to watch for and can actually stay safe? We all know why. They’re terrified of admitting the consequences of a country managed with catastrophic incompetence.