
Hey there, darlings, let’s dive into a story that’s as heartbreaking as it is shocking. Carol Maltesi, a 26-year-old OnlyFans model and devoted mom, had dreams of starting fresh - moving across Italy to Veneto, about 250 kilometers east of Milan, just to be closer to her 6-year-old son. But those dreams were cruelly snatched away in January 2022 by someone she thought she could trust.
Davide Fontana, a 45-year-old Italian banker, wasn’t just a fan - he became her worst nightmare. According to reports from La Stampa, Fontana lured Carol under false pretenses, using a fake profile on OnlyFans to arrange a meeting. What unfolded next is beyond comprehension, leaving her young son without a mother and a nation reeling from the brutality.
Brace yourselves, because this gets dark. While filming a video together, Fontana’s obsession turned deadly. As per La Stampa, he attacked Carol with a hammer - striking her 13 times - and stabbed her in the throat while she was tied up. It’s a level of violence that’s hard to even fathom, and the aftermath is just as chilling.
Fontana didn’t stop there. He dismembered her body, stored her remains in a freezer he bought on Amazon for nearly two months, and even attempted to burn the pieces at a rental home before dumping them off a cliff in Paline di Borno, a quiet town two hours northwest of Milan, as reported by L’Unione Sarda. While Carol was missing, he impersonated her, texting friends and family to say she’d be home soon, per Il Messaggero. Her remains were finally discovered on March 21, 2022, over two months after her tragic death on January 11.
“I can’t imagine the pain Carol’s family feels. Her little boy deserved to grow up with his mom, and this monster took that away,” said a close friend of the family, reflecting the heartbreak felt by many.
Justice has been a long road for Carol’s loved ones, but it’s finally here. Initially sentenced to 30 years in June 2023 for aggravated voluntary homicide and concealment of a corpse, Fontana’s case was revisited by a Court of Appeal. After reviewing the chilling premeditation of his actions, they upgraded his sentence to life in prison in May 2024, according to La Stampa and L’Unione Sarda.
During the resentencing, Fontana reportedly turned to Carol’s now 8-year-old son and her parents with words of remorse, as noted by Il Messaggero. He’s also paid €39,000 in court-ordered compensation to Carol’s son, but no amount of money can heal the wounds left behind. Heart-wrenchingly, the outlet shared that shortly after her death, Carol’s little boy told friends at school he feared one day forgetting his mother’s face.
What could drive someone to commit such a horrific act? Prosecutors revealed Fontana’s rage stemmed from Carol’s plan to relocate to be with her son, a decision that seemed to shatter his twisted sense of control over her, per local reports. It’s a stark reminder of how obsession can turn deadly, especially in the often vulnerable world of online connections.
Carol’s story isn’t just a tragedy - it’s a call to remember the real lives behind the screens. She was a mom, a dreamer, and someone who deserved so much more. Let’s keep her memory alive and hold space for her little boy, who’s growing up without her light.