Authorities are investigating the death of a two-year-old named Domenico, whose donor heart was allegedly improperly cooled. Charges have been expanded to include negligent homicide, and an autopsy is expected to provide more clarity.

(ANSA) - ROME, FEB 23 - Naples prosecutors have opened an investigation into culpable homicide after a two-year-old boy who had a damaged heart transplanted into him in December died at the city's Monaldi hospital on Saturday. The case has moved the entire nation. Last week a committee of doctors from all over Italy had decided that the boy, whose name was Domenico, should not have another transplant, even though a donor organ had become available, because his condition had deteriorated too m...

A two-year-old Italian boy, Domenico, died after receiving a heart transplant that was reportedly severely damaged during its transfer to the hospital.

The police chief of Turin, Massimo Gambino, has imposed restrictions on the funeral of Domenico Belfiore, a 'ndrangheta boss who died at 73, preventing a church service.

The investigation into Domenico's death has intensified, with the previous charge of serious negligent injury now upgraded to manslaughter for the six suspects, as his mother calls for justice.

Author Donatella Di Pietrantonio reflects on human error in medical care and the profound grief surrounding the tragic story of young Domenico in Naples, which has deeply affected the country.