Cecchettin’s murder on November 11 has shocked Italy, in part because of the age of the victim and the alleged murderer, both 22, and because of the brutality involved.
Her body was not found until a week after the homicide, confirming she was dead and had not gone missing after days of intense anxiety for her family.
Turetta, who took flight after the killing and was arrested near Leipzig in Germany on November 19, made the confession in a “spontaneous statement” before the judge.
He also told the judge that he was heartbroken wanted to pay all the consequences for his “tragic” actions.
“I am heartbroken, sorry for the tragedy I caused. I do not want to shirk my responsibility, I want to pay what will be just for killing my ex-girlfriend,” said Turetta.
“I am trying to reconstruct in my memory the emotions and what triggered in me that night.”
“From the beginning it was my intention to turn myself in and be arrested. That was my intention. Now I am very tired, and I don’t feel like adding anything else.”
The Padua university biomedical engineering student wept during Tuesday’s interrogation and otherwise used the right to remain silent when asked questions, sources said.
The questioning took place at Verona’s Montorio prison, where Turetta arrived on Saturday morning following his extradition from Germany.
He is being held under 24-hour protection for his own safety and will have no contact with prisoners suspected or accused of other types of crimes.
He is said to be “quiet” and has reportedly asked for books and to meet his parents after the interrogation.
On Sunday he met with the prison chaplain.
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