Francesco Matrone

Francesco Matrone (Italian pronunciation: [franˈtʃesko maˈtroːne]; born July 15, 1947 in Scafati) is an Italian Camorrista. He was on the "most wanted list" of the Italian ministry of the Interior for murder in 2007 and other organized crime related charges[1] until his arrest on August 17, 2012, in Battipaglia (Campania).[2][3]

Francesco Matrone
Mug shot of Francesco Matrone.
Born (1947-07-15) 15 July 1947
Scafati, Campania, Italy
NationalityItalian
Other namesA' Belva
OccupationCrime boss
Criminal statusIncarcerated
ChildrenMichele Matrone
AllegianceMatrone clan / Camorra
Criminal chargeMurder
PenaltyTwo life sentences

History

In the 80's, Matrone was the right-hand man of the former godfather of the Nuova Famiglia, Carmine Alfieri.[4] After the dissolution of the Nuova Famiglia, Francesco Matrone, headed one of the most powerful clans based in the Province of Salerno.[5]

He had received two life sentences for a double homicide.[3] Matrone was at the head of the Loreto-Matrone clan of the Camorra, along with Pasquale Loreto (now pentito).[6] Matrone, known as A' belva ("The beast"), is believed to have laundered money in restaurants and bars in various regions of Salerno. He was also known for his love for animals, dogs in particular, in the time of his arrest, in a rural house in Acerno, he asked the police to allow his son to look after the dogs he had inside the hideout.[7]

His clan is considered to be in decline, especially compared to the 1990s, when it was predominant in Scafati and surroundings.[2]

In 2019, his son Michele Matrone caused controversy posting a photo with Matteo Salvini, with the caption: "A coffee with my dear friend Matteo". The publication, before being removed from Matrone's social media, received several "likes", even from Scafati's current city councilors.[8] According to the media, Michele now lives in Emilia Romagna.[9]

References
  1. (in Italian) Direzione centrale della Polizia Criminale - Programma Speciale di Ricerca - Matrone Francesco
  2. (in Italian) Arrestato superboss Matrone; elogio del Viminale all'Arma, La Repubblica, August 17, 2012
  3. Police capture a 'most wanted' Camorra crime boss, ANSA, August 17, 2012
  4. Liguori, Alfonso Maria (2018-03-21). "Scafati, estorsioni e videopoker: assolti il boss Matrone e suo figlio". Il Gazzettino vesuviano | IGV (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  5. https://www.ilsussidiario.net/redazione (2012-08-17). "CAMORRA/ Arrestato il capoclan Matrone. Era soprannominato "la belva"". IlSussidiario.net (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  6. Liguori, Alfonso Maria (2018-01-14). "Scafati, camorra: il boss Francesco Matrone primula rossa della Nuova Famiglia". Il Gazzettino vesuviano | IGV (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  7. Liguori, Alfonso Maria (2017-03-28). "Francesco Matrone: il boss di Scafati che stringeva alleanze al casello autostradale". Il Gazzettino vesuviano | IGV (in Italian). Retrieved 2019-09-13.
  8. "Scafati, quel che caffè che rende nervoso Salvini e non solo lui..." mn24.it. September 10, 2019.
  9. "Il selfie di Matteo Salvini con il figlio di Matrone, un super boss della camorra". metropolisweb.it. September 10, 2019.
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