Witness History22 Jan 2025

The murder of Maurizio Gucci

On 27 March 1995, fashion heir Maurizio Gucci was shot dead outside his office in Milan, Italy.

Five people, including his ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani, and her clairvoyant, were jailed in connection with his murder.

The media called it the 'trial of the century'.

Rachel Naylor speaks to Carmine Gallo, the police officer who cracked the case.

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(Photo: Carmine Gallo arresting Patrizia Reggiani, who's wearing his jacket, in 1997. Credit: PA)

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