Giovanni Barreca and his accomplices, Sabrina Fina and Massimo Carandente, claim responsibility for the crazy act committed. The three wanted to purify the body and objects with fire.

The community of Altavilla Milicia is in shock. A bouquet of flowers was placed on the classroom desk at the Bagheria Renato Guttuso art high school attended by Kevin. One of the students reported having received a message on February 4, a few days before the crime.