Favara murder victim had no prior record of usury: shot multiple times

Last Updated: December 8, 2023

Francesco Simone, a 69-year-old car dealer, was shot multiple times while on his land in Favara. The exact number of shots is unknown, and the autopsy will clarify this. The fatal shot was to the head. The examination will also determine the distance and trajectory of the bullets. Simone had a criminal record, but not for usury as initially reported. He ran the car dealership with his son. The investigation is ongoing, with authorities trying to reconstruct his profile. The motive and the person who alerted the authorities are still unclear.