A novel macabre ritual of the italian mafia ('ndrangheta): Covering hands with gloves and burying the corpse with burnt lime after execution

'Ndrangheta is one of the famous "4 mafias," which typically insists in Southern Italy. A particular case of 'Ndrangheta-related homicide double execution by means of multiple gunshots is presented. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of 'Ndrangheta's homicidal modality (covering hands with gloves and burying) as a macabre ritual. In homicides committed by criminal organization, the method used as well as the positioning of the body follow a macabre ritual laden with significance and intending to be an admonition to other persons. Copyright © 2011 by Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.