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So who did kill Calvi?

When �God�s banker� was found hanged under London�s Blackfriars Bridge 25 years ago, it led to �a web of financial and political intrigue�. Last week, Philip Willan was in court in Rome as five people were found not guilty of the crime. Which leaves the question �

ONE of the defence lawyers, Pierpaolo Dell'Anno, kissed his mobile phone, looking nervous. It was a superstitious gesture, auguring good luck. Moments later, the verdict was read out: all five defendants on trial for the murder of Roberto Calvi had been acquitted.