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- Murder occurred in Perugia, Italy, on November 1, 2007BBC: Profile: Meredith Kercher (October 29, 2008)
- Kercher was 21 at the time of the murderBBC: Profile: Meredith Kercher (October 29, 2008)
- Knox was 21BBC: Profile: Meredith Kercher (October 29, 2008)
- Knox wrote short stories about the raping of a girl on her MySpace pageTelegraph: Amanda Knox wrote stories about rape (November 8, 2007)
- Knox and Kercher were studying in Perugia, Italy
- Suspects: Amanda Knox, boyfriend Rafaelle Sollecito, Patrick Diya Lumumba and Rudy Guede
- Charges against Lumumba were dismissedFoxNews: American Student, Co-Defendant Indicted in Slain British Coed Case (October 28, 2008)
- Guede convicted of the murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison in 2008
- Trial start for Knox and Sollecito: December 4, 2008FoxNews: American Student, Co-Defendant Indicted in Slain British Coed Case (October 28, 2008)
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British student Meredith Kercher was staying in Italy when she was murdered in November 2007. Prosecutors allege that her roommate, American exchange student Amanda Knox, killed her together with two other men, because Kercher refused to participate in an orgy with them.BBC News: Kercher, man may face lone trial (September 16, 2008)
A hearing on October 28, 2008 ended in the guilty verdict for defendant Rudy Guede. Knox and her boyfriend Rafaelle Sollecito were formally indicted for murder and rape.FoxNews: American Student, Co-Defendant Indicted in Slain British Coed Case (October 28, 2008) The trial began January 16, 2009.Guardian: Meredith Kercher murder trial begins (January 16, 2009)
Murder
On November 1, 2007, between 10:30 and 11:30 p.m., Kercher was murdered. Reports indicated that her carotid artery had been cut and she had slowly bled to death.BBC: Profile: Meredith Kercher (October 29, 2008)At first, police believed that the killer or killers escaped through Kercher's bedroom window, since her bedroom door had been locked from the inside. However, suspicions were eventually cast on her flatmate Amanda Knox and two other men. Knox, along with Rafaelle Sollecito and Patrick Diya Lumumba were arrested in connection with the case. The judge presiding over the case believed that the murder may have been committed because Kercher refused to have sexual relations with Knox and her boyfriend.Times Online: Judge: Meredith killed for resisting violent sex
Investigation and Trials
Rudy Guede was found guilty of the murder in October 2008. He was sentenced to 30 years in prison. Prosecutors believe that Knox and Sollecito also took part in the murder and they are currently on trial. Knox initially said that she spent the night at Sollecito's apartment. She later changed her story and said she was in the kitchen and heard Kercher scream before she died. Knox reportedly changed her story because of police abuse and intimidation during the interrogations.First Post: Amanda Knox was ‘beaten by police’, says stepfather (March 20, 2009)Donkey Punch
On July 14, 2008, the film Donkey Punch had its London premiere, exhibiting story parallels to the murder of student Meredith Kurcher. In the film, three northern English girls are invited on a yacht by four boys who take drugs. All begin to engage in sexual acts, but during this one of the girls dies from a punch in the back of the neck. The film is directed by Olly Blackburn and stars Jaime Winstone.This is London: Film Packs a Nasty Punch (July 15, 2008)Quote
"As anyone who had been lucky enough to have known her would testify, she was one of the most beautiful, intelligent, witty and caring people you could wish to meet. Nothing was ever too much effort for her - a loving daughter and sister and a loyal friend."'—Stephanie KercherSky News: 'Beautiful, Intelligent, Witty And Caring'-
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Meredith Kercher Questions
What difference would live television cameras have made in the Amanda Knox murder trial? 2 AnswersIMHO, it really comes down to what circumstances come out during the trial. If she wants the publicity as part of some fetish or arrousal, then it won't make a ... read more
Whatever happened to Meredith Brooks? 1 AnswerMeredith Brooks life story is available at her official website at http://www.meredithbrooks.com/story.php In 2003, Brooks remarried and the next year gave birt... read more
Whatever happened to Meredith Brooks?Meredith Brooks life story is available at her official website at http://www.meredithbrooks.com/story.php In 2003, Brooks remarried and the next year gave birt... read more
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Meredith Kercher News
- Sky: Meredith Trial: Murder Cops Give Evidence (February 26, 2009)
- BBC News: The college lovers on trial for murder (January 16, 2009)
- Guardian: Meredith Kercher murder trial begins (January 16, 2009)
- Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Amanda Knox: What's sex got to do with it? (January 16, 2009)
- Forbes: Trial opens for US suspect in Italy slaying (January 16, 2009)
- Telegraph: Amanda Knox voted Italian 'woman of the year' (January 2, 2009)
- TIME: 'Foxy' Amanda Knox to Stand Trial in Italy Murder (October 29, 2008)
- BBC: Profile: Meredith Kercher (October 29, 2008)
- ABC: Parents Confident Knox Will Be Acquitted (October 29, 2008)
- FoxNews: American Student, Co-Defendant Indicted in Slain British Coed Case (October 28, 2008)
- Telegraph: Meredith Kercher's bra 'had DNA from all three suspects' (October 28, 2008)
- TIME: 'Foxy' Amanda Knox to Stand Trial in Italy Murder (October 29, 2008)
- Telegraph: Meredith Kercher's bra 'had DNA from all three suspects' (October 28, 2008)
- BBC News: Kercher man may face lone trial (September 16, 2008)
- Associated Press: Judge to open hearing in case of slain UK student (September 16, 2008)
- Telegraph.co.uk: Kercher murder trial: Raffaele Sollecito not in court (September 16, 2008)
- This is London: Film Packs A Nasty Punch (July 15, 2008)
- Guardian: Timeline: Meredith Kercher Murder Inquiry (July 11, 2008)
- Newsweek: The Many Faces of Amanda (July 14, 2008)
- Telegraph.co.uk: Knox, Sollecito and Guede Face Charges (July 11, 2008)
- Mirror.co.uk Murder Suspect Amanda "Foxy" Knox Celebrates Birthday in Jail (July 10, 2008)
- This is London: Foxy Knoxy lawyer says DNA evidence will clear her (February 4, 2008)
- Telegraph.co.uk: "Amanda Knox's mother breaks silence over Kercher murder" (February 1, 2008)
- Sky News: DNA Find Blows Meredith Case Open (January 31, 2008)
- Telegraph.co.uk: "Blood from suspect found in Meredith's flat" (November 27, 2007)
- TimesOnline: "Meredith feared 'strange men' brought home by housemate" (November 8, 2007)
- Telegraph: Amanda Knox wrote stories about rape (November 8, 2007)
- Telegraph.co.uk: "Girl 'confesses over her flatmate's murder'" (November 7, 2007)
- Telegraph.co.uk: "Facebook may hold clues to student's killer" (November 6, 2007)
- BBC News: Three quizzed over student death (November 6, 2007)
- Guardian Unlimited: "Italian police investigate fatal stabbing of British student" (November 3, 2007)
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