Couple jailed for killing a man during a robbery at flat in Wolverhampton
Ricardo Maragliano was found in his flat in Thorneycroft Lane and was confirmed dead at the scene
A couple who plotted to assault and rob a man who was found dead at his flat in Wolverhampton have today been jailed for his killing.
Ricardo Maragliano was found in his flat in Thorneycroft Lane at just after 5pm on 30th May, 2023 and he was sadly confirmed dead at the scene by medics.
His Rolex watch and jewellery had been taken.
Ovidiu Gurita, aged 39, was sentenced to life for Mr Maragliano's murder and ordered to serve a minimum term of 27 years, while Vasilica Bornescu, aged 34, was jailed for 12 years for manslaughter.
Both, formerly of Hunter Street, Wolverhampton, were also sentenced today at Wolverhampton Crown Court to nine years for robbery, three years for conspiracy to supply cocaine and 12 months for administering a drug with intent to steal, to run concurrently.
Forensic examinations revealed that the couple’s fingerprints were found at the scene, and DNA from evidence pointed to Bornescu.
Within days of Mr Maragliano's death the couple had sold the jewellery and Rolex watch they had taken from him and bought a car.
The cause of Mr Maragiano's death remains inconclusive, but the jury heard that he had suffered a compression to his neck.
Detective Inspector Ade George, from the Homicide Unit, said:
"The teams have worked painstakingly to investigate this tragic death, and bring some answers for Mr Maragliano's family.
"This couple callously plotted and then carried out a targeted attack on Mr Maragiano with the aim of stealing from him. And sadly this attack resulted in his death for which both have now been held to account."