Connecticut Woman Pleads Guilty to Manslaughter Six Years After Husband's Death

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Linda Kosuda-Bigazzi, a 76-year-old woman from Connecticut, has pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter, marking a significant development in the case surrounding the death of her husband, Dr. Pierluigi Bigazzi. The plea, announced by Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott, follows a six-year legal saga that began with Dr. Bigazzi's mysterious demise.
Dr. Pierluigi Bigazzi, an 84-year-old professor at the University of Connecticut, was discovered deceased in the couple's Burlington home in February 2018. The grim revelation came to light during a welfare check initiated by his employer, who had not heard from Dr. Bigazzi for several months.
Authorities believe Dr. Bigazzi passed away in July 2017, as confirmed by a medical examiner who cited blunt force trauma to the head as the cause of death. The circumstances surrounding his demise raised suspicions, particularly as police found evidence suggesting his body had been stored in the basement for months.
Investigation into the case uncovered a disturbing detail: despite Dr. Bigazzi's death, his paychecks continued to be deposited into the couple's joint checking account until the authorities discovered his body in early 2018. This revelation further fueled suspicions surrounding Kosuda-Bigazzi's involvement in her husband's death.
In the wake of the guilty plea, Kosuda-Bigazzi faces charges of first-degree manslaughter and larceny. Her sentencing is slated for June 28 in Hartford Superior Court, bringing a semblance of closure to a case that has gripped the community for years.
“This case has been pending for six years, so we are thankful we were able to reach a resolution today,” remarked State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott following Kosuda-Bigazzi's plea.
Kosuda-Bigazzi's legal journey began in February 2018 when she was initially charged with murder and tampering with physical evidence. Despite posting a $1.5 million bail, she was placed under house arrest, with the details of the case sealed by the court.
The University of Connecticut community mourned the loss of Dr. Bigazzi, acknowledging his longtime tenure as a faculty member in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UConn School of Medicine. UConn Health expressed its condolences in a statement, highlighting the collaborative efforts between university and local law enforcement in investigating Dr. Bigazzi's death.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the plea from Kosuda-Bigazzi marks a significant milestone in unraveling the mysteries surrounding Dr. Bigazzi's death, offering some closure to his family and the community at large.
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