Model Pamela Genini killed in Milan, partner charged with murder

Pamela Genini, a 29 year old model and television personality, was found dead on the terrace of her Milan apartment on Tuesday evening after what police say was a fatal attack by her partner, 52 year old businessman Gianluca Soncin. Neighbors alerted authorities after hearing screams and cries for help, and officers found Genini fatally wounded and Soncin injured, according to investigators.

Police and prosecutors said Soncin forced his way into Genini's third floor home in the Gorla neighborhood on Via Iglesias and stabbed her repeatedly. Prosecutor Alessia Menegazzo said Genini sustained wounds to her neck, back, chest, upper limbs and hands, and investigators have reported multiple stab wounds. Authorities have charged Soncin with murder aggravated by stalking, premeditation, and femicide. He was taken to hospital with self inflicted neck injuries and is under police supervision.

Neighbors told investigators they heard Genini crying "Help! Help!" and saw a man enter the apartment from an adjacent building before officers forced entry. Officials said Genini had been able to call police secretly after the man arrived and that, when officers rang the intercom, she told them...