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