Trial of the Century: The Story of Amanda Knox

Murder In Perugia

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After being called by Amanda Knox, their fellow roommate Filomena Romanelli returned to the flat. Upon looking to see if anything was missing, it’s thought she inadvertently disturbed the crime scene. By this point, Meredith’s two cell phones were discovered in a nearby garden. Concerned, Romanelli implored police to break into Meredith’s room. They initially declined.

At Romanelli’s insistence, a friend forced entry into the room at around 1:15 p.m., only to discover the body of 21-year-old Kercher, lying in a pool of her blood on the floor, covered in a quilt. The room was in disarray, with blood splattered clothing littering the tiles. Up next: Kercher’s autopsy reveals the truth.