
The tragic murder of Ilaria Sula by her ex-boyfriend, Mark Samson, has taken a completely different turn.
According to what "La Repubblica" learns, the young man of Filipino origin attempted to deceive his parents and friends with fake accounts, to show that he had taken all the exams at Sapienza.
After the Albanian student discovered his digital fraud, Marku caused a criminal event that shocked Italy and Albania.
According to the investigation, on March 25, 2025, in his apartment in Rome, Mark Samson killed Ilaria in a fight that is still being solved. He then hid her body in a suitcase and dumped it in a wooded area outside the city.
This serious event caused great shock in both countries, opening debates about violence against women, mental health and identity crisis among young people. The family and the Albanian community in Italy stood in solidarity with the victim and demanded justice for Ilarian.
Before this criminal act, Mark was known for creating a fake profile in the name of Sapienza University, with which he deceived his parents and relatives, claiming to have passed exams that he had not actually taken. It was precisely Ilaria who discovered the truth, a fact that is believed to have fueled tensions between them.
Italian authorities have now launched a full investigation, and Mark Samson is in custody. The incident has raised awareness of the psychological and social consequences of academic pressure and digital manipulation.