Two 14-year-old twin boys were kidnapped, stripped, and beaten in a soybean field in Conegliano, in the Treviso area, by a gang of ten adolescents, most of whom are minors, according to a report by Il Gazzettino. The mother of the victims has filed a formal complaint following the incident.
Kidnapping and Assault Details in Conegliano
According to accounts provided by the parents, the teenagers were lured into a trap and brought to an isolated property. The attackers robbed the victims of their cell phones and the money they had in their pockets before forcing them to strip and beating them multiple times. Investigators learned that the violent assault stemmed from the group’s belief that the twins had acted as informants regarding an act of vandalism involving graffiti.
The ordeal lasted approximately four hours and was recorded on a cellular phone by members of the group. Footage from the scene captured attackers shouting that the victims needed to pay for speaking out, while one of the seminude boys was shoved under the stream of an irrigation system.
Did You Know? The four-hour assault in the soybean field was captured on video by the attackers, and the footage was later forwarded to the victims’ mother by an 11-year-old child who sent it for amusement rather than to report the crime.
The Video Evidence and Family Response
The mother of the victims stated that an 11-year-old forwarded the video of the assault to her phone for amusement, rather than to report the crime. Upon viewing the footage, the parents realized the extreme severity of the situation. “My sons in tears and them torturing them. I do not understand how there can be kids so young with this cruelty in their souls, with their hearts so empty,” the mother stated, describing how the attackers continued their actions despite the ongoing suffering of the teenagers.
Regional leaders have also responded to the incident. Veneto regional president Alberto Stefani described the events as deeply disturbing and noted that the extreme violence requires a rigorous investigation of responsibilities alongside a broader reflection on youth distress. Stefani stated an intention to offer private support to the family in the coming days, subject to their wishes and privacy.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the 14-year-old twins in Conegliano?
Two 14-year-old twins were lured into a trap, taken to an isolated soybean field, robbed of their money and phones, stripped, and beaten over a four-hour period by a group of approximately ten adolescents.
Why did the attack occur?
According to the findings, the perpetrators targeted the twins because they believed the boys had acted as informants regarding an act of vandalism involving graffiti.
How did the family discover the extent of the violence?
The victims’ mother received a video of the assault on her phone, which was sent to her by an 11-year-old child for amusement. The parents subsequently filed a formal complaint with authorities.
How can communities and families better address and prevent violent behavior among young adolescents?