Brimbadne, Dysopra is a small and picturesque town, seven kilometers, or four miles northwest

of the city of Bergamo in northern Italy. About an hour's drive from Milan.

The province of Lombardi covers the cities of Milan and Bergamo, including the small town

of Brimbadne, Dysopra. With its close proximity to Lake Como and the Swiss and Austrian

borders, it is a popular stopover for tourists. The area is dotted with ancient villas and

palastos. It is a humble town not modernised to the extent of nearby Milan. Many homes still

use wood burning stows, raised chickens, and grow their own vegetables. Postcards of the

snow-capped Bergamo Alps sit in shop displays, and the views from the small town are a reminder

that things don't change at a fast pace in rural Italy. The town has a traditional historic

centre, classic church steeples and winding paths and gardens. It still feels like an old

town with old traditions and values. Every year the small town hosts a street parade

where townsfolk and others from the area come together to dress in hallowed Quinffancy

dress and make traditional wooden floats to parade the streets.

Like many old areas of the country, family values are deeply rooted and people are fiercely

loyal. With around 8,000 residents, Brimbadne Dysopra is a quiet, close-knit, rural community,

a safe environment for a young family. A place where a 13-year-old girl walking to a nearby

sports centre, alone in the late afternoon, was not given a second thought.

In November 2010, Winter was setting in. The days were cold, averaging around 7 degrees

Celsius or 45 Fahrenheit. And the nearby ski resorts were gearing up for the season.

13-year-old Yara Gambiracio was passionate about gymnastics, enjoyed school and lived

with a happy family. She always wore her dark curly hair out, except while doing gymnastics

training or competitions, where it would be pulled straight back tightly off her face. Her

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