EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 19 MIN
The seven tattoos that revealed the freezer
from True Crime Unmasked · host Obomedia Network
The seven tattoos that revealed the freezer: The murder of Carol MaltesiA man bought an axe, a saw, and a refrigerator on Amazon. He used them to dismember his partner, stored the remains in the freezer for two months, and responded to messages from her family as if she were alive. How did a single mother trying to provide a better life for her son end up in fifteen pieces inside garbage bags?In this episode, we explore the contradictions of the case: a crime presented as an accident during an erotic game, yet planned with surgical meticulousness; a missing person report filed two months later; and the details that do not fit into Davide De Fontana's account. How did a banker and amateur photographer manage to keep a murder hidden while impersonating his partner, and what forensic evidence ultimately compromised him?Victim: Carol Maltesi Date: January 10, 2022 Location: Rescaldina, Lombardy, Italy Status: Sentenced to 30 years - Davide De Fontana bought specialized tools on Amazon the day after the crime, contradicting his version of an unforeseen accident. - For 67 days, he impersonated Carol over the phone, paid her rent, and sent birthday greetings while the body remained frozen. - Carol's seven tattoos - including "Wonderlost" and "Elegance is" - were identified by readers of a news portal before the police did. - A journalist managed to cut off communication with the accused by requesting a voice message, details that alerted the investigation. Carol Maltesi, Rescaldina, homicide, January 2022, serial murder, dismemberment, true crime, identity theft, forensic investigation, criminal minds, concealment of a body, justice, Spanish true crime If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: [email protected] you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]
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The seven tattoos that revealed the freezer: The murder of Carol MaltesiA man bought an axe, a saw, and a refrigerator on Amazon. He used them to dismember his partner, stored the remains in the freezer for two months, and responded to messages from her family as if she were alive. How did a single mother trying to provide a better life for her son end up in fifteen pieces inside garbage bags?In this episode, we explore the contradictions of the case: a crime presented as an accident during an erotic game, yet planned with surgical meticulousness; a missing person report filed two months later; and the details that do not fit into Davide De Fontana's account. How did a banker and amateur photographer manage to keep a murder hidden while impersonating his partner, and what forensic evidence ultimately compromised him?Victim: Carol Maltesi Date: January 10, 2022 Location: Rescaldina, Lombardy, Italy Status: Sentenced to 30 years - Davide De Fontana bought specialized tools on Amazon the day after the crime, contradicting his version of an unforeseen accident. - For 67 days, he impersonated Carol over the phone, paid her rent, and sent birthday greetings while the body remained frozen. - Carol's seven tattoos - including "Wonderlost" and "Elegance is" - were identified by readers of a news portal before the police did. - A journalist managed to cut off communication with the accused by requesting a voice message, details that alerted the investigation. Carol Maltesi, Rescaldina, homicide, January 2022, serial murder, dismemberment, true crime, identity theft, forensic investigation, criminal minds, concealment of a body, justice, Spanish true crime If you want to listen to this podcast without ads and gain access to premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com. © 2026 OBOMEDIA. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the exclusive property of OBOMEDIA and are protected by applicable copyright laws. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or commercial use in whole or in part is prohibited without prior written authorization from OBOMEDIA. For permissions, licenses, and business inquiries, write to: [email protected] you'd like to listen to this podcast ad-free and access premium episodes, we invite you to try our subscription with a 14-day free trial at obomedia.com.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text, and associated materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing, or total or partial commercial use is prohibited without prior written authorization. For permissions, licenses, and commercial inquiries: [email protected]
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