Italian sports journalist Luigi “Luca” Esposito (53), well known in the world of Calcio, was found dead near Eboli, south of Naples, in the Campania region. His body, found riddled with bullets and charred on agricultural land in the town of Cioffi, was identified thanks to his vehicle discovered nearby. Daily collaborator The City of Salernofrom the chain Otto Channel and editor-in-chief of the specialized site Tuttosalernitana.comhe was a well-known figure in the local sports media landscape. According to the first elements of the investigation, he was killed by gunfire before his body was set on fire.
The Salerno public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the tragedy and establish the motive. In a press release, the European and International Federation of Journalists (EFJ-IFJ) called on the Italian authorities to carry out in-depth investigations to establish a possible link between this crime and the journalistic activity of the victim. The FM editorial team sends its sincere condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Luca Esposito.
