A Dark Echo of Italian History The recent tragedy in Modena, where a driver plowed into pedestrians, leaving eight injured and one woman requiring amputations of both legs, has sent shockwaves across Italy.
On the surface, this incident appears to be an isolated act of violence, but it reveals a disturbing echo of Italy's troubled past.
Salim El Koudri, the 31 year old driver, was known to local mental health services for schizoid disorders. However, his socioeconomic status is perhaps more telling.