Our Beautiful Pia

Maria Pia Innocenzi was born in Grottaferrata (Italy) on July 2, 1948.  On October 31st, 1995, her life was taken in a tragic murder.  This Website was created by her family in memory of her beautiful life.

The 2009-2010 Maria Pia Gratton Fellow

The University of Illinois is now accepting applications fpr the 2009-2010 Internation Student Fellowship Award.  Click here to learn more and apply.

Reflections of Violence

From the moment that Pia Gratton was murdered on the night of October 31st, 1995, there have been an endless barrage of media reports-- both locally and internationally.  Click here to hear how Enrico Gratton's perspective on the media and violence.