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Costa Concordia: Domnica Cemortan, 'I Am In Love With Captain Francesco Schettino'

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Huffington Post UK   First Posted: 3/02/2012 09:16 Updated: 3/02/2012 13:41

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The blonde Moldovan who is at the centre of the mystery over the final hours of the Costa Concordia before it ran aground has told investigators she is in love with Captain Francesco Schettino.

Former dancer Domnica Cemortan was spotted drinking and dining with the captain on the bridge of the luxury liner at the time of the tragedy, which killed 17. A further 15 people are still missing.

It has been reported the captain was trying to impress her when the tragedy occurred.

The 25-year-old initially denied any romantic involvement with the married captain, but last night reportedly admitted her feelings after divers found her lingerie in his cabin. Other items of her clothing and a makeup bag were also found among his belongings, the Times said.

She told Italian newspaper La Stampa: “Yes, it’s true. I am in love with Captain Schettino.”

According to the Daily Express, Cemortan was questioned by Italian prosecutors investigating the disaster for more than five hours this week.

She reportedly told them: "I was on the bridge because I was in love with the captain. I found him charming and fascinating. I love him.

"I was on the bridge as his guest. It's not right that his image is being destroyed."

Prosecutors have accused Captain Schettino of manslaughter, causing a shipwreck and abandoning his ship while passengers were still stranded.

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sabra63
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02:46 on 07/02/2012
When did you really fall for him? Was it when you saw his cowering silhouette in the moonlight as he scurried off the ship leaving helpless people to drown due to a shipwreck caused by his stupidity?
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LzyStormtrooper
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17:57 on 12/02/2012
I think it was when he turned and said to her "Look, no hands!" and then she fell into his arms....because the ship started to vibrate and shudder from the impact.
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Jaynelbob
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05:56 on 06/02/2012
Might have wanted to re-think admitting to that. A woman scorned is one thing, an Italian woman scorned is just asking for trouble. She'll be going for her husband first and guess who'll be next in line? Gotta love Italian women for their passion!
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23:11 on 05/02/2012
It's Rick Springfield's fault! You thought I was sleeping at the wheel. I thought that you were driving!

Source: http://lyrics-a-plenty.com/l/love_somebody.lyrics.php
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BOMBAYMONEYLENDER
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19:35 on 05/02/2012
We did not need told that her knickers were found in the captains cabin, we knew that.The question is were they on the floor or not.
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Trenchfoot
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17:46 on 05/02/2012
The face that sank a beautiful ship?
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weskirk1
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15:47 on 05/02/2012
I think we were all aware of this fact,
prior too her disclosure.
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Misheal Greenwald
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10:24 on 05/02/2012
Yes it is fair to tarnish him, he killed 17 people to brying to "impress" this ...female. What an arrogantly self- centered way to be...
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rich3324
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04:52 on 05/02/2012
I knew she was doing him.
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ivor bigun
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00:18 on 05/02/2012
Oh it's all come out in the wash-he was trying to put his ship into her harbour and she was fiddling with his joystick!!!
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vividrick
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23:25 on 04/02/2012
Gone 'down' with the ship she did!
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buddvw
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23:13 on 04/02/2012
Oh dear oh dear oh DEAR! LOOSE LIPS, SINK SHIPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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sanddc
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10:57 on 07/02/2012
It sunked this one for show.
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keep your tea
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20:20 on 04/02/2012
she doesn't get it. people have been killed.
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mrsoverall
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17:59 on 04/02/2012
The face that sunk a thousand ships ? Only one, with that mug. And with that mug shot.
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Tony Medina
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17:31 on 04/02/2012
Ahh he destroyed his image all by himself with is actions/in-action during that tragedy. Chew on that homewrecker.
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GaiasChild
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17:17 on 04/02/2012
capt skeddaddle (jay leno needs to patent that) and the lady are in BIG trouble.
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