Giovanni Barreca and his accomplices Sabrina Fina and Massimo Carandente claim responsibility for the crazy act committed. Couple's lawyer even denies that they were interrogated and adds: "They are confused and profess their innocence" 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 and Emanuel Salamone. One of the students reported having received a letter on February 4th, a few days before the crime.