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On the 28 May 2024 – just last year – 54 year old Maria Nugara was brutally killed by her husband who she was planning to divorce. Her son 29 year old Guiseppe Morreale stepped in to try and save her and was also killed. Husband and stepfather Calogera Ricotta was arrested immediately afterwards, was found guilty of their murders just a few days ago, and is now serving a life sentence for their murders. 

This is the story of Maria Nugara and her son Giuseppe Morreale.

Information and support 

·       Samaritans UK Contact Us | Samaritans 

·       National Domestic Violence Helpline UK 0808 2000 247 

·       Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse (AAFDA) Home - AAFDA

·       Women’s Aid Home - Women's Aid

·       National Domestic Abuse Helpline UK 0808 2000 247

·       Mental health support USA Mental Health America | Homepage | Mental Health America

·       Domestic abuse helpline USA 1.800.799.SAFE Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline 

References 

Ugley man found guilty of murdering wife and stepson - BBC News

Wife wanted divorce before her killing, court hears - BBC News

Ugley deaths: Mother and son who died at home had 'very close bond' | ITV News Anglia

Essex family pay tribute to mum and brother who died in village | Saffron Walden Reporter

Builder who slit the throats of his 'kind-hearted' wife and her son who tried to stop his frenzied attack after she served him divorce papers is found guilty of their murders | Daily Mail Online

Ugley: Life sentence for killing mother and son | Essex Police

Teenager tells court how he tried to stop builder husband stabbing mother-of-four repeatedly before he slit her throat when she asked for divorce | Daily Mail Online

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