The Liliana Resinovich Case: Sebastiano Visintin Will Not Attend Claudio Sterpin's Funeral

The case of the mysterious death of Liliana Resinovich, whose body was found in early 2022 in Trieste, has taken another emotional turn. Sebastiano Visintin, the woman's husband and the only suspect in the ongoing investigation, has withdrawn from attending the funeral of Claudio Sterpin. Sterpin, who died at the age of 89, was a key figure in this story – he consistently claimed that he and Liliana shared a deep emotional relationship and planned a future together outside her marriage. Visintin communicated his change of mind via social media and television programs, citing words the deceased had spoken about Liliana as the reason for his absence. Previously, Visintin suggested in an interview with Gianluigi Nuzzi on Canale 5 that he would appear at the ceremony, but noted that he "would not go there alone." This statement sparked a wave of speculation and outrage from Sterpin's family and friends, which may have contributed to Resinovich's husband ultimately withdrawing. Sterpin's death is seen by many observers as the loss of an important source of information, as Visintin suggested that the deceased took numerous secrets about the events of December 2021 to his grave. The conflict between the men was public and full of mutual accusations, making the declaration of attendance at the funeral all the more controversial. Liliana Resinovich disappeared on December 14, 2021. Her body was found several weeks later in trash bags in a park near the former San Giovanni psychiatric hospital in Trieste. Suicide was initially suggested, but numerous inconsistencies led to the investigation being reopened towards murder. Currently, investigators are focusing on analyzing traces that could shed new light on the woman's final hours. Although the Trieste Prosecutor's Office initially sought to close the case, resistance from the family and new evidence led to the proceedings being extended. Claudio Sterpin's death does not end the investigation but significantly changes the media dynamics around decision-making processes related to the exhumation and re-examination of Resinovich's body. Visintin, despite being a suspect, consistently declares his innocence and points to other possible scenarios that led to the tragedy. „I always respected Claudio Sterpin as a man. However, the situation looks different in light of what he said about Liliana.” — Sebastiano Visintin 86 years — the current age of Sebastiano Visintin, the main person of interest in the Resinovich case Key Stages of the Resinovich and Sterpin Case: December 14, 2021 — Liliana's Disappearance; January 5, 2022 — Body Found; February 17, 2026 — First Declaration; February 19, 2026 — Change of Decision