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In November 2007, the shocking murder of British exchange student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy, sent headlines reeling. This episode delves into the intricate and controversial case that followed, focusing on her American roommate, Amanda Knox, who almost immediately became the center of the investigation.
Join us as we unpack years of complex legal back and forth and intense media coverage to deliver a fact-based timeline of this infamous true crime story. We'll examine the key players involved, the crucial night of November 1st, 2007, the discovery of Meredith's body, and the dramatic twists and turns of the trials of Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito, alongside the conviction of Rudy Guede.
We explore the initial suspicions and the focus on Amanda Knox, the controversial interrogations without a lawyer, and the crucial forensic evidence that was later questioned. From guilty verdicts to acquittals and back again, culminating in the final Supreme Court ruling, we unravel the complexities of the Italian justice system and the enduring questions this case raises about truth, justice, and the impact of media narratives.
Chapter Markers:
- 0:00 Introduction: The Shocking Headlines in Perugia
- 0:40 Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox: The Initial Focus
- 1:45 Key Players: Sollecito and Guede
- 2:50 The Night of November 1st, 2007
- 3:55 The Discovery: A Locked Door and a Horrific Find
- 5:10 Suspicion Falls on Amanda Knox: The Investigation Begins
- 5:55 Controversial Interrogations and the Lumumba Accusation
- 7:05 The Arrest of Knox and Sollecito
- 7:30 Rudy Guede: Evidence and a Separate Trial
- 8:50 Guede's Account and Contradictions
- 9:55 Guede's Conviction
- 10:15 Knox and Sollecito's First Trial and Guilty Verdict
- 10:45 The Appeal: DNA Evidence Under Scrutiny
- 11:35 Contamination Concerns and the Acquittal
- 12:25 The Supreme Court Appeal and Retrial
- 12:55 Guilty Again: The Florence Verdict
- 13:20 The Final Supreme Court Ruling: Acquittal
- 14:15 Aftermath: Knox's Return and Legal Battles
- 14:45 The European Court Ruling
- 15:00 Rudy Guede's Release and Subsequent Issues
- 15:30 Reflections on a Complex Case
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