Skip to content 4/12 An act of revenge in a park
One morning last summer, Guglielmo Palozzi waited for Franco Lollobrigida outside a public park in Rocca di Papa. Knowing his target’s habits, he planned every detail of his revenge. When Lollobrigida appeared, Palozzi approached him, exchanging a few words before pulling out a revolver and firing. The bullet struck Lollobrigida in the back, piercing his heart.
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5/12 The father awaits his arrest after the shooting
Emergency services arrived quickly at the scene, but it was already too late for Franco Lollobrigida, who died instantly. Guglielmo Palozzi, for his part, made no attempt to flee. He threw his weapon nearby and calmly awaited the arrival of law enforcement, ready to face the consequences of his desperate act.
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6/12 The lawyer shocked by the act of revenge
The Palozzi family’s lawyer, Fabrizio Federici, expressed his shock at this act of revenge. He stated: “I don’t know what happened: I might have expected a rash act from Guglielmo after the acquittal, but not now, a few months after the appeal conviction. What is certain is that the pain of losing his son was truly excruciating.”
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7/12 The flaws in the Italian judicial system
This case highlights the flaws in the Italian judicial system, where contradictory decisions fueled Guglielmo Palozzi’s frustration and anger. From acquittal to conviction, and then from conviction to release, each step of Lollobrigida’s legal ordeal strengthened the grieving father’s resolve to take justice into his own hands.
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