Murder in Modena – Hungarian girl’s body in an Italian mortuary for 1.5 years

The body of the 24-year-old Arietta Mata was being stored more than 1,100 km from her home, in an Italian mortuary, for 18 months. The Hungarian girl was murdered near Modena 1.5 years ago.

The investigation has now been completed. The victim’s family had the opportunity to bring the body home to Hungary; however, they do not have enough financial resources to cover the cost of the body’s transportation home, which costs millions of HUF.

Transporting the body home costs 2 million HUF ~ 6,200 EUR

Arietta’s family already informed the consulate that they would like a decent burial for their beloved daughter, but unfortunately, they do not have enough money for the body’s transportation. In recent days, several Italian journals picked up the tragic story of Arietta, describing her as “the forgotten girl.”

According to them, two charitable organisations have joined forces in order to collect the money for the girl’s repatriation and decent funeral.

The Hungarian news portal Borsonline managed to talk with the father who said he was relieved that the derogatory calvary around the burial of her daughter is approaching its end.

“About two months ago, they asked us whether we would contribute to the cremation of our daughter’s body. Her transportation to Hungary would cost more than 2 million HUF ~ 6,200 EUR, but unfortunately, we do not have this amount of money.”

“They said that the ceremony would be realised this month, but we haven’t received any notice yet. I asked them to inform us beforehand so that we can at least light a candle for her at home,” – said Ferenc Mata to Borsonline. “Of course, we would like to receive her ashes as well, but unfortunately, we are in a vulnerable situation,” – said the grieving father.