Italian Investigated Over Alleged Payments for Killing Civilians During Sarajevo Siege
An Italian 80-year-old man has been placed under investigation in Milan over allegations that he paid to shoot people during the four-year siege of Sarajevo, which left more than 10,000 dead. The suspect is accused of aggravated murder and reportedly bragged about "conducting a manhunt".
The investigation into individuals who allegedly paid Bosnian Serb army members to kill civilians in Sarajevo has been ongoing since November. According to sources, the suspect was identified after a Milan-based writer gathered evidence on the allegations, including a report from the former mayor of Sarajevo.
Giovanni Gavazzeni claims to have first read reports about "sniper tourists" in Italian media in the 1990s but began investigating further after watching a documentary that alleged groups of Westerners were shooting at civilians from hills around Sarajevo. The allegations have been denied by Serbian war veterans, who claim they were never involved.
The investigation centers on trips to Sarajevo made by Italian suspects and Bosnian Serb soldiers, who would accompany them to the hills where they could shoot at civilians for pleasure. Groups of tourists allegedly paid large sums of money for these "sniper tours". The victims included children, with some cases remaining unsolved due to a lack of witnesses.
The most notorious sniper killings occurred in 1993 when Bošco Brkić and Admira Ismić were killed while trying to cross a bridge. Their bodies remained on the battlefield for several days before being buried, serving as a haunting symbol of the senseless violence of the war.
An Italian 80-year-old man has been placed under investigation in Milan over allegations that he paid to shoot people during the four-year siege of Sarajevo, which left more than 10,000 dead. The suspect is accused of aggravated murder and reportedly bragged about "conducting a manhunt".
The investigation into individuals who allegedly paid Bosnian Serb army members to kill civilians in Sarajevo has been ongoing since November. According to sources, the suspect was identified after a Milan-based writer gathered evidence on the allegations, including a report from the former mayor of Sarajevo.
Giovanni Gavazzeni claims to have first read reports about "sniper tourists" in Italian media in the 1990s but began investigating further after watching a documentary that alleged groups of Westerners were shooting at civilians from hills around Sarajevo. The allegations have been denied by Serbian war veterans, who claim they were never involved.
The investigation centers on trips to Sarajevo made by Italian suspects and Bosnian Serb soldiers, who would accompany them to the hills where they could shoot at civilians for pleasure. Groups of tourists allegedly paid large sums of money for these "sniper tours". The victims included children, with some cases remaining unsolved due to a lack of witnesses.
The most notorious sniper killings occurred in 1993 when Bošco Brkić and Admira Ismić were killed while trying to cross a bridge. Their bodies remained on the battlefield for several days before being buried, serving as a haunting symbol of the senseless violence of the war.
... can't believe people would actually pay to take lives like that. The fact that some Italian dude (80 years old) thought it was okay to shell out cash for a "sniper tour" with no regard for human life is wild 
. And to think these so-called 'tourists' had the nerve to brag about it, like they were part of some sick twisted game 
. The victims were innocent civilians, including kids... still unsolved cases are just heartbreaking 
. It's shocking that this investigation took so long, but at least something's being done about these alleged atrocities 
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. The thought that there were groups of tourists who would pay to go on "sniper tours" and kill people like they're deer or something? It's just disgusting 
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. I mean, can you imagine if this happened in your city? The sense of security just disappears overnight 
. I'm glad that someone is finally being held accountable for these heinous crimes 
. But at the same time, it's a reminder that we need to keep working towards peace and preventing these kinds of atrocities from happening again 
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. I guess you could say justice is finally being served 
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I mean, I get that war is terrible and all, but to actively seek out and kill civilians on purpose? That's some messed up stuff. And to make matters worse, there are still people alive today who got away with these atrocities, leaving families without closure 
. It's time for accountability, you know? 
The fact that these "sniper tours" were a thing and people actually paid for this senseless violence is just mind-blowing. I mean, what's next? Paying someone to watch you burn in a wildfire? 
And to think these people are still walking around, enjoying their golden years while knowing what they did. 
I mean, who wouldn't want to pay good money to go sniper hunting in Sarajevo? It's not like it's a war zone or anything... 
The fact that these Italian tourists thought it was cool to kill civilians for kicks is just...wow. And the writer who exposed this stuff? A total hero 
. I'm sure it's just a coincidence that some Serbian vets are denying everything, but hey, who needs proof when you've got a good narrative, right? 
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And how can we make sure something like this never happens again? We need to keep fighting for peace and justice in the world 
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anyway, hope justice gets served soon and these people are held accountable for their actions 
how did these "sniper tours" even work, you'd think someone would've stopped them by now? and what about all the other people who got hurt or killed during those trips? it's not like they were just innocent tourists, they knew exactly what they were getting into 
. It's mind-blowing to think how long this investigation has been going on and how many people were affected by these so-called "sniper tours". It's a sobering reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the need for accountability 
. I mean, I know the siege was horrific and all that, but come on, who thought it was a good idea to pay people to kill others for pleasure? It's just too much 
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. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this investigation leads to some serious consequences for these people 
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just heard about this Italian dude who's being investigated for paying someone to kill civs in Sarajevo during the siege 
hope justice is served for the victims and their families 
. I guess it's also good that someone is finally taking action and holding people accountable for their actions 
. and the fact that these Italian tourists were bragging about it like they were on some kind of twisted hunting trip 
is just disgusting. 10,000 people dead and it's not even like it was a direct attack or anything... it was just sniping from afar while innocent people went about their daily lives. my heart goes out to the families of those who lost loved ones during this terrible time. it's like they're still suffering even after all these years 
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And the part about groups of tourists paying for "sniper tours" is just crazy... like what kind of sick person would do that?