Murder victim left letter indicating suspect
Nicola Romano, the father of Gaetano, who was found dead in an industrial furnace, has revealed that his son had left him a letter in which he told him that if something happened to him, he did not need to look far for the culprit.
"They took away my son and they took away my life," Nicola Romano said.
Mr Romano said his son was everything to him. "When his mother died, I was his father, mother, friend, cousin - everything."
When his mother died, Gaetano asked his father if he would go to live in a children's home. "I would die before that happened," Mr Romano told him.
His son had told his father that he would die young. "I will die before you - I only want to have fun as I will die before you," Mr Romano said, quoting his son.
Gaetano Romano, a 20-year-old Sicilian, was found dead in the furnace by Nicola himself three months ago. Nails had been hammered into his head.
Mr Romano said he was now certain who had killed his son. Police investigations have so far been inconclusive.
The family dog was killed eight months ago and was found rolled up in a carpet in a nearby field. A neighbour had told The Times that the family had even received photos of the dead dog. The police have been trying to find out if there is any connection between this incident and the murder.
Gaetano Romano’s Maltese mother died of cancer aged 45, when he was preparing for his confirmation.
Video comments are in Italian. Footage also shows the workshop and the industrial furnace where Gaetano Romano was found.
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Marthese Mussett
Jul 1st 2009, 16:53
Mr.Romano my heart goes out to you.I am one Maltese person that have nt forgotten about this very horrible experience you went thru,no parent should go thru what you have.I hope that these murderurs get caught and get a life sentence and get tortured,it won t bring Gaetano back,now he s an angel in heaven.Nobody ios safe if we have scum like these roaming our streets.Mr Romano I hope that you are being supported by family and friends.I admire your courage and the love for your beautiful son.Gaetano Rest In Peace x
Pauline Galea
Jun 30th 2009, 14:06
Dear Mr Romano, I have just read the article and my heart goes out to you. Let hope that the police do their job properly and catch the culprits. My family and I have been through a lot since my father was murdered 13 years ago. One never forgets such tragedy when it happens to someone so close to you, but if they find who done it at least you will have closure to such a horrific experience and hopefully be able to get on with the rest of your life. My god helps you in finding peace although the pain will never go away. God bless you.
patricia stephens
Jun 30th 2009, 11:38
May your beloved son rest in peace and the culprits of this crime are punished with the loss of their lives.
R. Gatt
Jun 30th 2009, 10:53
Whoever did this deserves capital punishment. May the Lord give Mr. Romano peace and closure for hte rest of his life.
Doris Soler
Jun 30th 2009, 10:24
I read this article in yesterdays paper and my heart went out to Mr Romano, for a parent to lose his child in this unbelievable way is heartbreaking and haunting. I hope with all my heart that the guilty party is caught and imprisoned for life, though Mr Romano's tragedy will never end.
A. Gatt
Jun 30th 2009, 07:57
@ Charles Micallef
I believe Anthony Roberts said 'Amen to that' in reference to your first comment so that second comment of yours was totally unnecessary.
Charles Micallef
Jun 29th 2009, 17:26
@ Anthony Roberts Lets hope and pray that during your lifetime you will never have to face what our business colleague is/ has gone through as I bet you will be wishing that perhaps someone says a few encouraging words about you and yours!
Anthony Roberts
Jun 29th 2009, 13:07
Amen to that.
Charles Micallef
Jun 29th 2009, 10:35
Our thoughts and prayers are with you Nicola in this most tragic and difficult time of your life, and hope that the Police will bring some sort of closure to this most horrific of murders to enable you to try and get on with the rest of your life.