A 21yo British woman is less than a month into a foreign exchange in Perugia, Italy when she is brutally murdered in her apartment. Everyone’s world is turned upside-down. And for the woman who found herself in the center of the storm -- and on trial for murder -- it has stayed that way ever since. My question is: Why, all these years later -- long after the courts have spoken -- are we still talking about Amanda Knox? For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Source materials for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-meredith-kercher/
In this episode, Ashley and Britt uncover the real story behind the murder of Meredith Kircher, which was distorted by the media, and prove the innocence of Amanda Knox, her roommate.
Filomena and Amanda realize someone has broken into their house and Filomena's room is tossed, but the police don't seem too concerned and only want to file a report for the missing phones.
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.
The Amanda Knox case overshadowed the tragic death of Meredith Kurcher in 2007, as her name became synonymous with the murder. Despite both Amanda and Rafael being declared innocent in 2015, Meredith's real killer, Rudy Guede, is the one who was identified, found, tried, convicted, and served time.
The tendency to downplay the possibility of murder happening to ourselves is natural but can be dangerous. Witnessing a crime can cause amnesia in some people and it's important to be aware of this possibility.
The topic of false memories in eyewitness testimonies is discussed as well as the pressure put on suspects during police interrogations. The speaker highlights the importance of considering the reliability of eyewitness accounts when evaluating criminal cases.
In this episode, a woman shares her story of being wrongfully convicted of murder in Mexico and spending over 2 years in prison before being exonerated. She discusses the corrupt legal system she faced, including harassment from a creepy vice commander of the prison.
The podcast discusses the larger social issue of how society views women's sexuality and how it affects their portrayal in the media and legal proceedings.
The victims' perspective is often neglected in true crime cases, but it is crucial to understand their experiences to prevent future crimes from happening. It's important to remember that the people involved in these cases are more than just the crimes committed against them.
The author emphasizes the importance of understanding different perspectives and finding common ground in crime journalism. They also discuss the crucial question to ask in any journalistic work, which is to determine who has the most at stake in the story.