Angela Bacares Investigation: Manslaughter Charges in Superyacht Sinking Incident

Angela Bacares: Italian Authorities Investigate Superyacht Sinking

Authorities in Italy have opened a manslaughter investigation into the sinking of a superyacht, which killed British tech tycoon Mike Lynch and six others off the coast of Sicily earlier this week. Announcing the probe, prosecutor Ambrogio Cartosio stated that investigators found it was not the weather to blame, but rather the behavior of the crew and the manner in which the boat was operated. He noted that the investigation is not aimed at any individual. “There are many possibilities for culpability. It could be just the captain. It could be the whole crew. It could be the guard. We are evaluating all factors to determine whose behavior is at fault,” Cartosio explained. The prosecutor's office has filed a dossier against unknown persons, alleging negligent shipwreck and manslaughter.

Details of the Incident

The British-flagged vessel sank after its mast, one of the tallest in the world, broke during a violent storm. Seven bodies have been recovered over the last four days, with divers working nearly 50 meters underwater to retrieve them. The last body, believed to be that of Lynch’s daughter Hannah, was found recently. Other victims include Morgan Stanley’s Jonathan Bloomer and lawyer Chris Morvillo.

Investigation and Future Steps

Italian authorities have confirmed the identities of some missing passengers but have not yet provided a coroner's report. Another prosecutor, Raffaele Cammarano, suggested that many victims were likely asleep during the storm, impacting their chance of escape. While the exact cause of the sinking remains unconfirmed, reports indicate the yacht might have been struck by a waterspout, aligning with coast guard observations and severe weather indications. Follow-up updates will be provided as this story develops.