Killer of Gucci Heir Faces New Charges After Allegedly Shooting Son

Benedetto Ceraulo, infamous for killing Maurizio Gucci in 1995, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after allegedly shooting his son, Gaetano, over a scratch on his car. The incident occurred in Santa Maria a Monte, Italy, prompting police to investigate the chaotic situation that unfolded after Ceraulo, reacting in anger, shot his son before attempting to take his own life.

In a shocking echo of his past, Benedetto Ceraulo, the man who infamously murdered Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci, was arrested on suspicion of shooting his own son on Tuesday. The incident reportedly stemmed from an argument over a minor car scratch, leading to Ceraulo, in his 60s, grabbing a small-caliber pistol and firing at his son, Gaetano, before attempting suicide. Authorities in Pisa confirmed that both are currently hospitalized—Ceraulo in serious but stable condition while Gaetano is expected to recover.

This event unfolded nearly 30 years after Ceraulo committed the high-profile murder of Gucci, a crime rooted in familial strife and greed. He was convicted for the murder that fulfilled a contract pressed by Gucci’s ex-wife, Patrizia Reggiani. While she served 16 years of her 29-year sentence, Ceraulo received a life sentence but was released years ago. The mayor of Santa Maria a Monte expressed the community's shock, stating, "Things like this don’t happen in our little city." As investigations continue, locals remain stunned by the violent resurgence of a man previously tied to one of Italy's most notorious crimes.