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The Murder of Meredith Kercher
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09:53 - 20:56 (11:02)

A potential suspect with a matching modus operandi and fingerprints under the body in blood was found by police a few weeks following the murder of Meredith Kercher. The suspect was found to be Rudy Guede, who had a criminal history of burglary and breaking in through upper-story windows.

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Unknown male DNA, fingerprints, and palm prints were found inside Meredith Kercher's body, indicating a possible sexual assault.
09:53 - 11:15 (01:21)
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Crime
Summary

Unknown male DNA, fingerprints, and palm prints were found inside Meredith Kercher's body, indicating a possible sexual assault. The presence of sperm in conjunction with this evidence suggests that it was likely that she was sexually assaulted before her death, but there are conflicting reports on whether there was evidence of bruising or tearing.

Chapter
The Murder of Meredith Kercher
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MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
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The fingerprints found at the crime scene were identified as belonging to the killer, who had a history of break-ins and theft.
11:15 - 13:52 (02:37)
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Crime
Summary

The fingerprints found at the crime scene were identified as belonging to the killer, who had a history of break-ins and theft. The fingerprints were found in blood and matched to the person who was with Meredith when she was killed.

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The Murder of Meredith Kercher
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MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
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Crime Junkie
Two weeks after the murder, Giacomo reaches out to Rudy from the police station and Rudy's version of events start to take shape.
13:52 - 17:36 (03:43)
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Murder in Italy
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Two weeks after the murder, Giacomo reaches out to Rudy from the police station and Rudy's version of events start to take shape.

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The Murder of Meredith Kercher
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MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
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A man becomes the victim of a false accusation and is wrongfully arrested for a crime he did not commit, due to the color of his skin.
17:36 - 19:28 (01:52)
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Racism
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A man becomes the victim of a false accusation and is wrongfully arrested for a crime he did not commit, due to the color of his skin.

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The Murder of Meredith Kercher
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MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
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Crime Junkie
In Italy, a fast track trial allows for a judge to make a determination on a suspect’s guilt or innocence based on evidence presented already, leading to reduced sentencing.
19:28 - 20:56 (01:27)
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Italian legal system
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In Italy, a fast track trial allows for a judge to make a determination on a suspect’s guilt or innocence based on evidence presented already, leading to reduced sentencing. This is separate from the traditional jury trial system in the US.

Chapter
The Murder of Meredith Kercher
Episode
MURDERED: Meredith Kercher
Podcast
Crime Junkie