A statue of the Virgin Mary in Trevignano, Italy, that was believed to weep blood has been implicated in a fraud investigation. Gisella Cardia claimed the statue provided divine revelations, prompting numerous followers to donate large sums of money. Recent lab results revealed that the blood on the statue matched Cardia's DNA, raising concerns about the statue's authenticity. Her lawyer indicated that if the blood sample is solely Cardia's, it will lead to legal action. Cardia has since vanished amidst the investigation after previously being convicted of bank fraud.
Prosecutors discovered that the blood on the statue matched the genetic profile of Gisella Cardia, raising questions about the authenticity of the supposed miraculous events.
Lawyer Solange Marchignoli pointed out that if the DNA profile is solely of Cardia's, it means she could have artificially created the bleeding phenomenon.
The mysterious Virgin Mary statue had attracted thousands and led to significant donations before investigations unveiled potential deception linked to Cardia.
Previously a convicted fraudster, Cardia claimed supernatural powers from the statue, which yielded massive crowds and donations until suspicions prompted a legal inquiry.
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