Ugandan High Court Registrar Disputes Suicide Claim in Daughter’s Death in Italy
Ugandan High Court Registrar Disputes Suicide Claim in Daughter’s Death in Italy
A senior registrar at Uganda’s High Court has publicly challenged Italian authorities’ conclusion that her daughter, Thelma Abonyo Hatanga, died by suicide after falling from the ninth floor of her apartment in Milan.
Thelma, a Ugandan national, was found dead outside her residence on Via Angelo Fumagali 7 on the morning of June 30, 2025. Italian investigators ruled the death a suicide linked to mental health issues. But Registrar Juliet Hatanga disputes that narrative.
Registrar Raises Doubts
In a statement issued on Monday, Hatanga described the official explanation as “inconsistent” and highlighted several alarming irregularities at the scene:
- Thelma’s body was found only about 1.5 feet from a wall—an unlikely outcome from a full ninth-floor fall.
- No visible trauma, blood spatter, or brain matter was present at the impact site.
- One earphone remained in her body while the other lay three metres away—suggesting a possible struggle or staging.
Conflicting Accounts
Registrar Hatanga further highlighted discrepancies in the accounts given by authorities:
- A responding police officer cited a deep hand laceration and presence of anti-depressants as evidence of suicide.
- The building custodian, however, denied seeing any blood trail from the window or evidence Thelma was near her roommates.
- The custodian also noted that documents suggesting Thelma planned to move out had arrived before her death, and a food delivery in her name was received two weeks later.
Concerns Over Therapy and Diagnosis
Hatanga also questioned the role of a therapist reportedly introduced to Thelma by her biological father. According to Hatanga:
- The therapist allegedly diagnosed abuse without engaging directly with Thelma.
- Thelma was prescribed medication based on that assessment—raising questions about medical intervention and motive.
“This aspect should be investigated,” Hatanga emphasized.
Registrar Calls for Full Inquiry
Registrar Hatanga urged Italian authorities to initiate a comprehensive and impartial investigation into her daughter’s death:
“My daughter deserves truth and dignity. The circumstances surrounding her death remain deeply concerning. I request that this investigation be exhaustive with the seriousness and impartiality it deserves.”
“Writing her case off as a mere suicide is disreputable. I am available to provide further documentation or cooperation as needed.”
The situation continues to raise pressing questions about what truly happened in Milan.
Source: Daily Monitor, August 4, 2025
