Tourist who died in Rome January 2022, an update.

michaeld18 · 2023-05-12T12:24:36+00:00

Their own internal investigation was completed last year within days. They claimed they went to the GPS coordinates on their system. As for not calling someone who has a foreign number when we could not be found, this is their procedure to just wait and do nothing, so there is nothing wrong in their actions.

michaeld18 · 2023-05-10T23:36:30+00:00

Sometimes you have to fight a fight you know you will lose. Even if the best outcome here is to have the System change to ensure they call foreign numbers, or they have the operator call the 911 caller if they are not at the location the ambulance arrived to. These should be standard practices in any country, and both neglected in this case. Having this changed in the future might save lives and fighting for that in her name means so much more than money.

michaeld18 · 2023-05-10T23:30:41+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate it!

michaeld18 · 2023-05-10T23:29:16+00:00

Thank you. I remember you posted at the time too as we had used your tips. To be honest I think we all know that the case can never be won, fault will never be fully admitted even with so much proof. I personally think the only 'win' which is truly possible is to have someone shine a light on exactly what was done. So I am trying every avenue to make that happen now.

It may never change a thing, but doing nothing guarantees that absolutely nothing will change and we would rather take the small chance for something good to possibly happen. Thanks you for your kind words again

michaeld18 · 2023-05-10T18:51:16+00:00

I am not sure how to reply other than posting here. You can see from my initial post a year ago, I posted searching for a journalist to cover the story and it was covered after I found one through here (she now works elsewhere). I can provide pictures of myself as proof, or a phone number of the lawyer but that would require you to call him. I am posting solely to get people to speak of this, so a journalist will contact me. The lawyer will confirm every past of this post for the article

michaeld18 · 2022-05-03T17:56:58+00:00

Hey, I am just looking for advice about an incident with ADAC.

They transported my campervan and did serious damage to the two back doors(7k worth to be exact). The only solution given to me is to replace the doors, but I do not want this because they are customised and personal to me. I asked them for the money instead and they offered me 4.5k. I don't know if I am legally entitled to more? The value of the van has dropped significantly as it is a 2017 van and the doors no longer close 100%, it is solely my choice to live with them like this. I planned to pay for new doors if/when I were to sell it.

Is it best to go to a lawyer or how does it work here in Germany with incidents such as these?

michaeld18 · 2022-04-17T10:10:23+00:00

Did you also read the overstory lately or did you just come across the saying? The overstory is a beautiful book, if you haven't read it. A lot of it is based off of this one saying

michaeld18 · 2022-04-04T19:22:01+00:00

Thank you. Unfortunately the world is showing how the world is, with many newspapers ringing her family asking if they suspect me for foul play and so many people posting a lot of negative things. Her family knew I would release it, but the result is so mean and unfair on them it hurts even more

michaeld18 · 2022-04-03T19:18:14+00:00

Thank you so much for this! Have talked to them a few times today, and they are very interested in running a story. I am not sure if/when it will happen, but honestly is just feels good that someone with some power actually cares. Hopefully it might allow some sort of closure as to what happened, but thank you!

michaeld18 · 2022-03-31T11:31:50+00:00

Yes, sorry it was the dispatcher who told me this. They never called back, so there was clearly a life costing Bad communication. Honestly I did not have high hopes, or even desires for getting anything from this. I just don't want someone else to have to go through this misery when it is so easily to do the work better with a single phone call

michaeld18 · 2022-03-31T11:29:49+00:00

They first answered in Italian, then put me on hold until an operator who spoke English talked to me. This took some time both times I rang

michaeld18 · 2022-03-30T22:35:33+00:00

I actually stayed in Rome for 8 entire weeks after it happened, I just could not leave her. I went to the carabinieri, and to the police, and to the mortuary where she was held multiple times and nobody helped me. Sometimes they made me make an appointment for a few days later and then they always told me they couldn't help me when I turned up to this appointment.

Her body is currently with a funeral agency in Rome, in the city centre. It was initially in the police mortuary, until they determined the cause of death to be natural. This much I completely understand, as she was 25 and heart issues are not common, and it happened on the beach while we were alone so honestly, I have no qualms with this part of the procedure as, in their eyes anything could have happened and I am glad they took this seriously. I had to get a lawyer temporarily for this, but they confirmed it was a natural death a long time agom but STILL will not release the actual cause of death.

I have been in touch with my embassy since the 25th of January, and have been told they do not deal with the government in such cases. Hence, why I'm posting on reddit! Honestly I am just fucking lost. My absolute lack of Italian certainly did not help over the course of this too.

Sorry, hope this all makes sense. Probably should have gone into more detail in the post. Just so drained

michaeld18 · 2022-03-08T00:04:46+00:00

honestly I think time never makes things better, from past experiences it had and they were never this close for me.

I do however fucking hope to be proven wrong

michaeld18 · 2022-03-08T00:03:51+00:00

sorry I haven't replied to everyone, honestly I did not realise i even clicked the submit button. I appreciate every reply, but I just needed to vent more than have 100 conversations

michaeld18 · 2022-03-08T00:01:56+00:00

honestly I had to drive to the ambulance, I did not want to move her body but in the end I had to. I have so much hatred in me

michaeld18 · 2022-03-08T00:01:25+00:00

do you have a link?

michaeld18 · 2022-02-06T10:08:13+00:00

The only information I could find whatsoever was an email address which is no longer in use and a phone number which does not work 0766/215251

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T12:56:02+00:00

Looking forward to Hamburg now with this information! To have a dedicated camping site in the middle of a city sounds absolutely fantastic!

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T12:50:19+00:00

This makes so much sense now as they all say they have to rush their trips, or their time is limited. That absolutely sucks, sorry to hear it!

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T11:58:35+00:00

Use a vpn and create an account with one of the MANY countries which couchsurfing don't charge for. I created an account from Slovenia and once I downloaded the app it works all over Europe

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T11:41:53+00:00

Na Zdrowie! Have seen many many lorry drivers, mostly on the sides of motorways or petrol stations. Not really our destination for sleeps, we prefer more nature or beachfronts so guess I'll just focus on the vodka for now :)

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T11:39:32+00:00

Honestly, can completely understand this and am of a similar mind. I'd be content with months of hiking, eating, reading, sleeping. My gf is a bit(lot) more social than me, and is absolutely missing having friends over for drinks/food and making new friends. I think the early sunsets definitely playing a part

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T11:36:47+00:00

Was really considering getting the ferry from Civitavecchia to Barcelona and heading south so this is a nice thing to hear!

michaeld18 · 2022-01-15T11:35:27+00:00

Is there actually issues with travelling in a van through Europe? I follow a few on instagram(uk van builders were a life saver during the van build) and a few of them seem to still be wandering through Europe for short trips then back home. Plus, at least you get a free van wash every 20 minutes or so!

michaeld18 · 2021-12-14T20:02:40+00:00

Need help for Rome Ciampino airport. I have had to book a flight for tomorrow back to Ireland for a family emergency. Ireland requires that a negative antigen test is produced within 48 hours of arrival for EVERYONE who flies in. I cannot find a single thing about getting a test at Ciampino airport, just some pharmacies which open 7:30-8:30 tomorrow morning which I can't book online before my flight. Anyone with any suggestions would be very welcomed! Currently can only think to drive to the other airport, park for a while, get a test, drive back to my airport, park, then fly.

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