Case 234: Franca Viola (Patreon)

In 1963, on the Italian island of Sicily, a wealthy young bachelor named Filippo Melodia began a courtship with a teenager named Franca Viola, much to the displeasure of Franca’s father. 

Less than three years later, Franca survived a terrifying ordeal, after which both Franca and Filippo had no choice but to leave their fate in the hands of the Sicilian justice system. At the centre of it all were six words and a quiet strength that would change their young lives, and Sicily, forever.

This was Patreon Picks #18, released in May 2022. It is not new content, it is the same episode, but as Patreon picks episodes are now going to be released on the main feed months after their initial Patreon release, we had to repost it so that all episodes can keep the same numbering on the main feed and the Patreon feed.

Team:

Anonymous Host - narration

Holly Boyd - research, writing

Mike Migas - production, music

Andrew D.B. Joslyn - music

Milly Raso - creative direction