Case 234: Franca Viola
Added 2022-12-03 10:06:25 +0000 UTCIn 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
Comments
As messed up as this was, it was cool that there was a little love story nestled into this. She was able to connect with a childhood sweetheart, got married and had kids.
John Migueis, MSW, LCSW
2024-08-26 23:03:03 +0000 UTCIt says right in the episode description that this is a re-release. First sentence. Whole rest of the paragraph explaining why.
AK C
2022-12-05 09:52:05 +0000 UTCCan you confirm if this is a repost? The story is sounding familiar. If so, I’ll be back for more episodes next year! Thanks
DaveC
2022-12-04 09:52:35 +0000 UTCThis was infuriating to listen to! What an amazing and brave woman. I cannot get over that this was happening just in the 1960s!!!!! W. I. T. A. F. Great jobs as always to the Case File team! Xoxo
Katy Turley
2022-12-04 04:18:38 +0000 UTCRe-listening to this is still so harrowing. What incredible bravery she and her family displayed.
AR
2022-12-03 14:10:11 +0000 UTCWhat an incredibly brave and resilient human Franca is, what an amazing family. Oh, to see the look on his face when she said she wouldn't marry him. What a POS he was. So glad she found love!
Jess Chiller
2022-12-03 11:34:56 +0000 UTC
