Monster of Florence Police sketch of the suspect believed to have murdered at least 16 people in the Florence area between 1968 and 1985. (more) Was the Monster of Florence Ever Found? Discover why many believe Italy’s most notorious serial killer was never caught. Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Was-the-Monster-of-Florence-ever-found Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by Fact-checked by Britannica Editors Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... Britannica Editors Last updated Oct. 23, 2025 •History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot While two men were convicted of the crimes associated with the serial killer known as the Monster of Florence, many believe that the actual killer (or killers) was never caught. From 1968 to 1985 the Monster of Florence caused panic in the area around the Italian city, killing at least 16 people. During the murder spree, several people were arrested. Stefano Mele—the husband of the first female victim, Barbara Locci—was convicted of the crime, but he was...

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