https://freerepublic.com/tag/tommasoonofri/ en-us Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:02:02 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1607770/posts Rome - The body of a sick 18-month-old toddler, whose kidnapping in Italy transfixed the nation, was found dumped near a river on Saturday, investigative sources said. Tommaso Onofri, who suffered from epilepsy, was snatched from his home on March 2. Prominent figures from Pope Benedict and politicians to singers and soccer players had appealed for Tommaso's release. Police found the child's body near the city of Parma in northern Italy after they were led to the area by a mason, Mario Alessi, who had worked at the Onofri family's home. Alessi told investigators the crying child was killed on... https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1607770/posts#comment Sun, 2 Apr 2006 11:02:02 GMT