The Assassination of Aldo Moro

About this episode

This episode examines the kidnapping, captivity, and execution of former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro, highlighting its impact on Italy's political landscape.

On 16 March 1978 , former Italian prime minister Aldo Moro was kidnapped in Rome by the Red Brigades , during an ambush that left five bodyguards dead . Moro was held captive for 55 days , during which he wrote desperate letters pleading for negotiation as Italy's government refused to deal with his captors. On 9 May 1978 , Moro was executed. His body was found in the boot of a red Renault 4 , deliberately parked midway between the headquarters of the Christian Democratic Party and the Italian Communist Party. The killing marked one of the darkest moments of Italy's Years of Lead , exposing the limits of state power in the face of political terror. In this episode, we examine the kidnapping, captivity, execution, and why the assassination of Aldo Moro continues to divide Italy decades later. Visit our website: Compact Murder Find us on our social media sites: Facebook Instagram Pinterest Youtube #aldomoro #italianhistory #politicalassassination #redbrigades #yearsoflead #truecrimehistory #europeanterrorism #1970scrime #compactmurders

Topics covered

• political assassination
• Italian history
• Years of Lead
• state power
• political terror
• true crime

Keywords

• Aldo Moro
• Red Brigades
• political assassination
• Italy
• Years of Lead
• true crime history
• 1970s crime
• political terror

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Red Brigades

Places: Italy, Rome

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