At a depth of 50 meters inside a cabin of the yacht was found the lifeless body of 18-year-old Hannah Lynch, who was one of the victims of the shipwreck off Palermo that claimed the lives of a total of seven people.
Daughter of British businessman Mike Lynch, Hannah found herself on the yacht shortly before starting her studies at Oxford University.
She was known for her achievements in the academic field. In fact, he had won an English award when he was in the 10th grade at Latymer Upper School.
The 18-year-old was the last person missing from the wreck.
The incident has shocked public opinion as her father was known as one of the leading entrepreneurs in the technology sector.
In fact, she was there to celebrate her father’s acquittal in his much-vaunted and long-running dispute with HP in the US.
Homicide investigation
At the same time, the Italian authorities are launching a manslaughter investigation into the incident.
According to Italian media, investigators are looking into “wreck and multiple negligent homicide” offenses against “unknown persons”.
Causing a shipwreck is a separate offense under the Italian penal code and those found guilty of this offense can face up to 12 years in prison.
A press conference has been announced by the prosecutor’s office for tomorrow morning, during which more details are expected to be revealed.
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