A month earlier, Lavitola warned Ranucci about the risk of attacks.

Valter Lavitola warned investigative journalist Sigfrido Ranucci about potential assassination risks a month prior to an unspecified event. During statements made to his defense counsel while in prison, Lavitola described the warning as a decision made entirely on his own accord.

In the same context, Lavitola expressed remorse, stating he felt regret because he had ruined the life of a brother figure.