Case #3474

Case Description

Don Giovanni Battista "il Lova" Saravi was killed on his way home from his lawyer's house by an arquebus shot in the back. He died five days later. The hired assassin's identity remained unknown, but family members of Saravi's, particularly two of his nephews, were suspected due to property motivations.

Motive

Saravi refused to admit any suspicions or make accusations as he lay dying. However, his maid servant revealed he had suspect two of his nephews and one of their mistresses on account of property.

Legal Record

Court

Council of Ten

Outcome

Filled indicator = recorded in source; hollow = not recorded or not applicable.

Archival Sources

Source

Capi di Consiglio di Dieci

Archival location

Rettori di Verona, #200

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