Investigators in Pavia, Italy, have closed their investigation into the 2007 murder of Chiara Poggi in Garlasco, alleging that crucial DNA evidence was deliberately concealed. According to the prosecution, forensic analysis by the Ris Carabinieri revealed no DNA belonging to Poggi on Alberto Stasi’s bicycle, yet this information was withheld. This evidence contradicts the original case against Stasi, upon which his conviction was based. The disputed DNA found on the pedals of the bicycle was a key component in Stasi’s sentencing by the Court of Cassation. Initial tests in September 2007 were positive, however, subsequent counter-analysis conducted shortly after yielded opposing results. The existence of these counter-analyses only came to light last November, revealed by defense consultants representing Alberto Stasi, who is currently serving a 16-year sentence for the crime. The case now suggests a possible cover-up and potential wrongful conviction.