Thousands have attended the funeral of a 22-year-old female student whose death prompted a period of national reflection in Italy.
Giulia Cecchettin was killed days before getting her university degree allegedly at the hands of her possessive ex-boyfriend in November.
The funeral service which happened in the city of Padua was broadcast live on state television.
Her death triggered major protests and calls for more protection for women.
The biomedical engineering student’s ex-boyfriend, Filippo Turetta, reportedly could not accept that she had ended their relationship. He confessed to the murder after his arrest, according to media reports.
The image of Ms Cecchettin’s empty desk on the day she should have graduated struck a chord with many Italian women who feel patriarchal attitudes are entrenched.
