Lea Garofalo
Lea Garofalo was a courageous Italian woman who became a symbol of resistance against the mafia after testifying against her family's criminal connections, ultimately leading to her murder in 2009 at the hands of her ex-partner and family members.
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Italy:
Lea Garofalo was the mother of Denise Cosco who was murdered after opposing the 'ndrangheta.
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Switzerland:
Lea Garofalo was murdered by the 'Ndrangheta in 2009 after speaking out against the mafia.
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Italy:
Lea Garofalo was a witness against the 'ndrangheta who paid with her life for her courage.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina:
Lea Garofalo became a symbol of resistance against the notorious Calabrian mafia 'Ndrangheta after she decided to testify against the clan to which her family belonged.
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Italy:
Lea Garofalo was a courageous woman who denounced her partner and was ultimately murdered by her family's associates.
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Italy:
Lea was Denise's mother who sought to protect her daughter from a toxic environment.
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Italy:
Lea Garofalo became a justice collaborator and revealed her partner's family's criminal activities.
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Italy:
Lea Garofalo was a symbol of rebellion against the mafia and was murdered by her ex-partner, Carlo Cosco.
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