Gildo And Luciano claps They are the brothers of Elisa Claps, a young woman killed by Danilo Restivo in 1993 and whose remains were found just 17 years later (in 2010) in the attic of the Potenza Church of the Santissima Trinità.
Her story is told in the Rai TV series “Per Elisa – Il caso Claps”, in which we see all the despair of a family that had to come to terms with the untimely death of their daughter, as well as the despair of not even having it Remains to mourn her. On the other hand, it is precisely thanks to the actions of his brothers Gildo and Luciano clap that the memory of Elisa is still so clear even more than 30 years after her death: the story of Elisa Claps is one of the most memorable tragedies for Italians, shaken by the very young age of the victim but also by the brutality with which she deals with it is his murder.
Gildo and Luciano clap have shown extraordinary tenacity and an unshakable desire in the fight to uncover the truth about the murder of their sister Elisa justice, always supported by her parents Filomena and Antonio. A family union and a shared pain that left an indelible mark on the lives of the brothers, both very young at the time of the events, and reflected in their decisions the same values and the same disillusionment injustices go through, each according to his own inclinations.
Who are Gildo and Luciano Claps?
Ermenegildo Claps, known as Gildo, is the eldest son of Filomena and Antonio Claps, the latter died in 2014, and older brother of Luciano and Elisa. The family was very united and each of them suffered from the loss of young Elisa, but Gildo and his mother Filomena (now 86 years old) are better known to the public as they are used to attending broadcasts and meetings Remembering Elisha. However, his father Antonio and his brother Luciano were always more reserved and silent. Two different ways to survive a loss that has affected the entire family forever.
Gildo had just 25 years old When Elisa disappeared on September 12, 1993, she was a carefree law student. He was also one of the last people to see her alive and then waited in vain for her to go to the country house together and reunite with the others. When Elisa didn’t return after hearing from the friend she was supposed to meet, it was Gildo who raised the alarm and alerted the police calls Restivo homeremembering the morbid interest that Danilo Restivo showed in his sister and worried about their meeting on the day of her disappearance.
Luciano claps, the middle brother, was born in 1974 and was only 19 years old when his sister Elisa disappeared. Despite his young age, he immediately tried to cooperate with the investigation and, together with his brother Gildo, fought for the investigation for 20 yearsOpening of the attic of the Trinity Church, where the victim’s body was actually found 17 years later. About ten years ago, Luciano said: “My brother and I felt like we sensed something, but they didn’t give us the keys.”
What Elisa Claps’ brothers are doing today
Both Claps brothers are quite reserved in their personal lives. At LucianoVery little is known about the now 49-year-old and it seems that not even the documentary series will deal with this aspect, which is in any case not very relevant compared to the events and actions that have marked his life so far. However, we know it is police officer in Basilicata, and you couldn’t expect anything less.
Gildo clapsThe now 54-year-old, however, is married with a woman named Irene, to whom he was already engaged at the time of Elisa’s disappearance and who accompanied him on this long journey of differences. Gildo himself had said that he had gone away for a while so as not to burden the woman with his burden, but the two soon returned to support each other, and that is what they did two sons.
Actress Diletta Rossi, who plays Irene in the series, described her as a strong woman with tenderness and intelligence who shared the pain just like the other family members she has always accompanied.
Outside of his personal life, Gildo founded thePenelope Association to support the families of missing persons, which provides family and friends with psychological and legal support and the opportunity to expand their search nationwide. As already mentioned, it is obvious how much Elisa’s tragic end has affected the lives of her brothers, but obviously also that of her parents, who continue to work for her memory and the help of others.