In September 2024, 30-year-old Chiara Jaconis, an Italian national working for Prada in Paris, was fatally injured in Naples’ Spanish Quarters when a 2kg statuette—or fragments of one—fell from a third-floor balcony and struck her on the head. She was with her boyfriend, Livio Rousseau, celebrating her birthday and en route to the airport when the incident occurred. CCTV footage captured the moment she collapsed, and she died two days later from traumatic brain injuries. A 13-year-old boy was accused of throwing the object, but a juvenile court cleared him due to his age. Prosecutors now allege the parents failed to supervise their son adequately, especially given reports of prior dangerous behavior, and have requested they face negligent manslaughter charges. The parents deny responsibility, claiming the statuette did not belong to them, and have appealed their son’s clearance, arguing he should be acquitted based on factual innocence. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Naples to determine whether the case will proceed to trial. The incident has sparked national discussion on parental accountability and urban safety.

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