The "Black Widow of Gucci" case centers on Patrizia Reggiani, who married into the Gucci family in the 1970s, transforming her life from modest beginnings to one of luxury. Her ambition and opulence strained her marriage with Maurizio Gucci, culminating in a contentious divorce that left her unsatisfied with a $1.5 million alimony. In 1995, Maurizio was shot and killed by a hitman hired by Patrizia, who was later convicted for orchestrating his murder. Despite evidence against her, Patrizia's defense claimed her actions were influenced by complications from a brain tumor. Sentenced to prison, she remained unrepentant, even refusing parole if it required working. Released early in 2016, she resumed receiving alimony, securing her return to a life of luxury, a tale immortalized in books and films.