Giuseppe Musella, a 28-year-old from Naples, Italy, faces aggravated voluntary manslaughter charges after allegedly confessing to fatally stabbing his 22-year-old sister Jlenia on February 3, 2026.
Incident Overview
The siblings argued over loud music preventing Giuseppe from sleeping, escalating to physical shoving, slapping, and punching in their Ponticelli home. Giuseppe admitted throwing a knife that struck Jlenia in the back while her back was turned; he claimed he didn’t intend to hit her. He reportedly drove her to Villa Betania hospital, left her there, and fled until a police manhunt prompted his surrender and detailed confession.
Family Context
Both lived alone together, as their mother was under house arrest elsewhere and stepfather Antonio Circone was imprisoned as a Casella-Circone clan leader controlling local drug trade. An alternate account mentioned Jlenia kicking their dog during the fight, fueling Giuseppe’s anger.
Legal Proceedings
Charged by Naples Prosecutor’s Office via the Flying Squad, Giuseppe is held in Secondigliano prison without a reported plea. He told investigators, “My life ended with my sister’s. I don’t want a lawyer, I want to go to jail,” hoping for the maximum sentence.
