Football journalist 'may have been burned alive' as 'murder' probe continues

Luigi 'Luca' Esposito was found dead in the countryside. 13:43, Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Updated: 13:43, Thu, Jul 23, 2026 Luca Esposito was found dead in Italy. (Image: Jam Press)A football journalist whose body was found burnt could have been alive when the horrific attack took place, according to the autopsy report. The charred remains of Luigi "Luca" Esposito's body were found in the countryside in the Italian town of Eboli.While initial reports suggested he may have been shot, an autopsy report suggests he suffered a head injury, not compatible with a gunshot wound. The report following a CT scan suggests the journalist suffered injuries typical of a beating, including blows to his head and fractures to his pelvis, face and ribs. He's believed to have then been doused with flammable liquid and burnt. Get the latest news from around the world and more Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyEsposito may have been alive when he was set on fire. (Image: Jam Press)The autopsy r...