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By Cycling News published 12 February 16

11,000 people oppose the verdict that il Pirata died of an overdose of drugs and cocaine

By Cycling News published 16 November 15

Gazzetta dello Sport reports that the Naples Camorra could be involved

By Stephen Farrand published 27 September 15

Gazzetta dello Sport reveals details of possible new investigation

By Stephen Farrand published 14 February 15

On the 11th anniversary of his death Gazzetta reveals new details of the investigation

By Stephen Farrand published 10 February 14

A decade since the death of 'Il Pirata'

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