A mafia attack kills Giovanni Falcone at Capaci
On May 23, 1992, a mafia attack killed Giovanni Falcone at Capaci.
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The Event
On May 23, 1992, a mafia attack killed Giovanni Falcone at Capaci.
The Case and Its Context
Falcone, Francesca Morvillo and three escort officers died, intensifying public pressure for action against the Sicilian Mafia.
Separating the event from the investigation
The attack and the later effort to establish responsibility are separate parts of the record. Accounts should distinguish documented findings from early reports.
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About the Historical Recreation
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