Maria Monaco, 47, was found imprisoned in her mother’s house in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, a small town just outside Naples, Italy. Maria Monaco’s bedroom and attached bathroom were extremely dirty. Maria Monaco did not clean her rooms. Police said that Maria Monaco had psychological problems.

Maria Monaco’s mother Anna Rosa Golino, Maria Monaco’s sister Michelina Monaco, and her brother Prisco Monaco.

Maria Monaco was first imprisoned when she became pregnant with her son. Maria Monaco’s family punished her. Maria Monaco’s son is now 17 years old. He lived in the same house. He was aware that his mother, Maria Monaco, was locked up in the same house but he did nothing.

Police had an anonymous tip off about Maria Monaco and they raided the house. Maria Monaco was sent to hospital. Maria Monaco’s mother was arrested. Maria Monaco’s sister and brother were arrested.

Maria Monaco’s mother is Anna Rosa Golino, 80. Maria Monaco’s brother is Prisco, 44. Maria Monaco’s sister is Michelina. 54. Maria Monaco’s brother is a farmer. Maria Monaco’s sister is a school teacher. Maria Monaco’s family appeared to be normal and for the past 17 years, nobody suspected that Maria Monaco was being locked up in her mother’s house.

Maria Monaco’s mother was released on bail but her brother and sister remained in custody.

Italian police pointed to the stained bed Maria Monaco used in her room.

Maria Monaco’s bathroom in her mother Anna Rosa Golino’s house in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, a small town just outside Naples, Italy.

Anna Rosa Golino’s house in Santa Maria Capua Vetere, a small town just outside Naples, Italy.

The case of Maria Monaco’s imprisonment was similar to Elizabeth Fritzl’s imprisonment. Elizabeth Fritzl’s story of 24 years’ incest and captivity was told here.

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This entry was posted on Saturday, June 14th, 2008 at 11:08 am and is filed under Imprisonment, News.