So who killed Yorkshire lass Meredith Kercher then

Rudy Guede

 

He is already in prison for the murder isn`t he?

 

Aye. He left a handprint covered in her blood.

 

so what this ugly bird been in knick for then

 

The bloke who's been charged wi' murder.

 

Thought so, they found the other two guilty by some bizarre rule that they may have been in the apartment at the time she was murdered, therefore they must have known about the murder!

 

Think that's kinda the point, mate.

There was no physical evidence to tie her to the scene - any trace evidence possibly linking her or her fella was ruled that it could've been contaminated so couldn't guarantee accuracy. And it was definitely trace. Also, her DNA profile didn't match that on the murder weapon either.

Her original statements are weird (she says she was there and then changed her story) but she claims that the Italian authorities threatened her family. And based on their conduct wi' the evidence it's hard not to believe it's a possibility.

 

The guy who originally prosecuted her was not long ago arrested for police corruption!

 

ugly?...don't think so...well fit more like

 

She didn't exactly come out smelling of roses though.
Some of her actions at the beginning of the trial were totally bizaarre and she was bragging and smirking throughout.
What about her doing cartwheels across the floor?, slandering others, being in possession of a dangerous weapon....
Whatever, there are two of them who have been acquitted and only they know deep in their hearts what, if anything, they have to hide.
They will have to live with this for the rest of their lives.
All my smpathies go to the Kercher family who have behaved with grace and dignity throughout all of this terrible episode in what became the Amanda Knox show.
I hope that they can find some kind of closure but doubt it.

 

Its all a mess and the poor Kercher family must be living a nightmare. Call me cynical but I still believe that Knox was involved however until the whole truth comes out or is revealed through evidence she is innocent in the eyes of the law.

 

The whole episode has been controlled by the American Media "Let's get her back home at whatever cost!"
How often is Meredith or the Kercher family mentioned?.
I am very uncomfortable with the verdict.

 

I agree entirely; the way the Kercher family have been forgotten is disgraceful. As I said I still believe that Knox was involved and a guilty woman is walking free today but that is what good legal representation can get you. I heard that the Kercher family are looking to appeal the verdict and I hope they do but most importantly I hope that one day they get proper justice for their murdered daughter.

 

IMHO the reason the Kercher family have been forgotten and Amanda Knox has become the centre of this case is the absolute failings in the police investigation and judicial process. I can remember following the original trial at the time and being surprised at the verdicts. The convictions of Soliceto and Knox where based on a dubious narrative provided by the prosecution at the time and now that the fundamental flaws in the DNA testing have been exposed their is very little case to answer.

From my perspective the Kercher family have been let down by the police investigation. If a proper investigation had been carried out then there would have been justice for Meredith and some sort of closure for the family. Instead, on top of the original murder the pain has and continues to be dragged out for the family that have lost their daughter and two young people have spent four years in prison for a crime which they have now been acquitted.

 

not necessarily as much influence from American media, they were talking about it on BBC news this morning saying that although there had been some efforts, it is just as true that the tabloids had painted the opposite picture and the large mainstream media in the USA had played it pretty much neutral

 

In comparison to the Italian media's 'she's an evil sadist' campaign.

 

true enough as well.

I happen to think the discrepancies in her behaviour and her demeanor in general don't give the impression of someone who is innocent but if the evidence doesn't stack up there's not much more you can do and she's clearly innocent.... just like O.J. Simpson and Barry George

 

I was over in the States whilst the original trial was going on. It was interesting to see two different angles to the story. Over here the main focus was about Meridith Kercher whilst in the US it was about Amanda Knox. Nothing wrong in the coverage, just interesting to see how things get reported different depending on the angle.

 

To be honest given what has emerged over the agenda of the police and prosecutors to convict Knox and Solicito I would have severe doubts as to how much of her reported behaviour is true. The only actual evidence of any of the accusations is a 1 minute piece of footage of them hugging and kissing having been released from questioning. Having seen that video I would say neither of them look at all jovial and are largely comforting each other. I would imagine if me and my wife had been subjected to coercive questioning for 14 hours I would likely behave in a very similar way.

I'm not for a second disputing she (certainly at the time) was a very niave and confused young girl but again I can't say how'd I react in a situation if my friend was murdered and then I was accused of doing it.

The narrative presented by the prosecution was hastily decided upon and didn't make sense yet they continued to pursue it. Beyond the 'sex game theory' which is what created the media storm in the first place and affected the chanes of a fair trial (a tactic the prosecutor has applied erroneously elsewhere to another case) there was no motive, and the flimsy evidence presented at the initial trial has proved to be fatally flawed.

The verdict that was delivered was telling. Under Italian law they have two options in an acquittal. Either acquit on the basis that there is not sufficient evidence and so guilt cannot be proven or a complete declaration of innocence. The court ruled the latter.

I just feel so desperately sorry for the Kercher family and think the dignity they have shown has been unbelievable. But I do think the real questions and criticism should be aimed squarely at the police and prosecutors. Ironically, in most countries the right of appeal is far more limited and they would both still be wrongly imprisoned.