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Mario Francese

Italian journalist (1925-1979) · Italy · On the map · Journalists · Died at 53

Mario Francese was an Italian crime reporter of the Giornale di Sicilia. He was the first journalist to expose the role of Toto Riina and the Corleonesi within the Sicilian Mafia, and because of this he was killed on 26 January 1979. After 22 years, in 2001, those who had decided to eliminate him were convicted.

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A typical day, 30 days to 20 September 2026

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About this person

Country
Italy
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 1979 · aged 53