Giovanni Gallina, 65, of Chalfont, Pennsylvania, was found dead after an incident at his home on March 16, 2022. Gallina co-owned Pina’s Pizzeria in Chalfont with his partner and business partner, Anna Maria Tolomello.

Police say Tolomello admitted to shooting Gallina in the head while he was in bed with her, then wrapping his body in a tarp and comforter and hiding it in the house for 13 days before attempting to bury it on the property. A witness contacted police after Tolomello asked them to dig a hole near her driveway. Tolomello initially told investigators she acted in self-defense, claiming Gallina tried to choke her; prosecutors say the victim was shot in the back of the head and describe the conduct as premeditated. Tolomello was arrested and charged with murder, tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse.

Gallina’s family traveled from Italy to attend later court proceedings and described him as a hardworking man who wanted to build a legacy for his children and grandchildren. Did anyone in the Chalfont community know the couple or have information about their relationship or what happened that night?