Beatrice's mother and father will also be at the funeral, fearing the crowd at the ceremony.

The funeral of two-year-old Beatrice, found dead in her mother’s home in Bordighera on February 9, is set to take place on Friday, August 14, at 4 p.m., in the church of Terrasanta. The ceremony will be led by Bishop Antonio Suetta of the Ventimiglia-Sanremo diocese. While the date has not yet been officially confirmed, authorities announced it shortly after prosecutors in Imperia approved the return of the body. Police and the prefecture anticipate a large turnout, particularly given the high media attention surrounding the case. Concerns over potential tensions remain, as both the child's biological father and mother, currently incarcerated, are expected to attend the service. Prosecutors granted permission for the return of the body following the completion of forensic investigations into the case. In recent days, investigators requested additional analysis, entrusting Professor Francesco Ventura, who had already conducted the autopsy, with examining a strand of the girl’s hair. This was deemed crucial for reconstructing the precise circumstances of her death. According to findings, Beatrice died from acute cerebral hemorrhage caused by a blow she suffered within 48 hours before her death, while she was staying with her mother’s partner, Emanuel Iannuzzi, in their home in Perinaldo. Security measures have been planned for the funeral. Ahead of the ceremony, a technical table will be held in the prefecture involving local police leadership and the mayor of Bordighera to finalize the security plan. Both the child’s father, Maurizio Rao, who is currently detained for another offense, and her mother, Emanuela Aiello, who is in custody charged with aggravated maltreatment leading to the child’s death, are expected to attend. Given the intense media coverage, hundreds of people are anticipated to gather, prompting the establishment of a security detail to ensure the smooth conduct of the ceremony. A letter written by the father from prison expressed his grief, stating he would never again see his daughter grow up and that everything had been taken from him. Meanwhile, the mother faces charges related to the child’s death, and her partner, Iannuzzi, has been repeatedly moved between prisons due to incidents involving other inmates, including reports of facial injuries sustained during one such transfer. The judge overseeing preliminary investigations in the Imperia court, Massimiliano Botti, has accepted a request for a protected hearing submitted by lawyers Bruno Di Giovanni and Laura Corbetta, who represent Emanuela Aiello. This decision allows for the testimony of Beatrice’s two older sisters to be collected in a secure manner, ensuring they are not subjected to repeated questioning should the case proceed to trial. The move aims to protect the minors from further distress while still allowing their statements to be considered as evidence. Authorities continue to monitor the situation closely, preparing for the possibility of large crowds gathering at the funeral. Local officials are working to balance public access with safety concerns, especially considering the emotional weight of the event and the presence of the accused parents. The outcome of the ongoing investigation could influence future proceedings, though no immediate developments were indicated.