Mario Placanica, a former auxiliary carabiniere who was discharged due to anxiety disorders and thought abnormalities, recounts his life after the G8 summit in Genoa where he shot and killed protester Carlo Giuliani. He claims he still hears voices and attributes this to the proximity of the gunshot during the event. Placanica lives with his mother in Siano (Catanzaro), separated from his wife and estranged from his daughter. He describes feeling abandoned by everyone and criticizes the military for trying to portray him as insane. He recalls the chaotic conditions during the G8, including exposure to tear gas, and insists that the court's findings do not fully explain the incident. He met with Giuliani's father, Giuliano, and expressed that they were both ruined by the event.
Bias read (Center): The article presents Placanica's personal account and reflections without overtly favoring any political side. It includes his criticisms of the military and the legal process but does not take a clear stance on broader political issues. The framing remains balanced, focusing on his personal trauma,






