Amanda Knox Appeal: Victim’s Family Says Kercher Has Been Forgotten
The oddly polarizing Amanda Knox trial and appeal has been one of those things where there are not only a significant number of people who have a strong opinion (guilty or innocent) but also a large group who don’t feel they are swayed either way by the (admittedly very complex) evidence.
Regardless of what really happened that night several years ago between exchange students in Italy and what resulted in the tragic murder of Meredith Kercher, there are many elements of the tale that give people, Americans in particular- pause. Differing arrest and trial procedures and a young person subject to the justice system in a foreign country, for instance, make many sympathetic to the plight of Amanda Knox and her family.
So sympathetic, in fact, that the family of victim Meredith Kercher says their daughter and sister has been all but forgotten in the rush to ensure Knox was tried fairly and that all evidence was presented to clear her name should her appeal go in her favor. While the attractive young woman who has spent the better part of half a decade behind bars in Italy has garnered much support, Kercher’s family says their own daughter has been made an afterthought.
Speaking to press, sister Stephanie Kercher confirmed the Kercher family was “satisfied with the verdict… Nothing’s changed.” Brother Lyle referenced graphic post-mortem pictures of Meredith’s body and said:
“It’s very difficult to talk about forgiveness at this time, with the [media] hype around the case. And the defendant is involved in that. The brutality of it has been forgotten. There comes a point when we are just battling against what’s essentially a PR machine… I’m not sure we’ll be looking for forgiveness for a while.”
Stephanie Kercher lamented:
“It’s been four years now, and the focus has shifted for obvious reasons onto the proceedings at court at the moment, but Meredith has been forgotten in all of it.”
Mother Arline Kercher spoke of a daughter who was loving and caring, and talked about the shock of the loss of Meredith and how she continues to expect to see her daughter at every turn. Kercher’s mother said she believed her daughter had been murdered by her fellow students because she was “all that they weren’t.”
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Posted: October 3, 2011
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Oct 3, 2011
Amanda Knox is INNOCENT!
Oct 3, 2011
I believe she is also. There is simply not enough decisive evidence to convict.
Oct 3, 2011
Amanda Knox is GUILTY!
Oct 3, 2011
Maybe she didn't do it but she was involved and should not be set free. She is a murdering, lying, tramp.
Oct 3, 2011
If she is guilty, where is the evidence? People judge without all the facts and that is what is going on in this case.
Oct 3, 2011
The police were feeling pressure to convict someone at the time and Amanda Knox just happened to be the one they charged because she was American. Set her free!
Oct 3, 2011
It's in the hands of the court and we'll have to abide by their decision. If Amanda's family is not happy with the results I'm sure they will appeal. I'm not sure what all the hand wringing is about. None of us was there so the appeal may or may not be warranted. It changes nothing in our lives. It is kind of funny. If we agree with the result, justice has been done, "Rah, RAH! the criminal justice system!" But, if we don't like the result.. "BOOOOO! the court is criminal in it's neglect!" When the vote goes against our beliefs we never have an epiphany and think, "well… jeez, guess I was wrong." We're a funny lot in that way.
Oct 3, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA KNOXX. WELCOME HOME GIRL:)
Oct 3, 2011
Meredith Kercher has not been forgotten. She is still thought of everytime Amanda is, but this is, or was about Amanda Knox.
Oct 3, 2011
This was a terrible thing that happened to Meredith, but Amanda did not do it. I'm so glad she is free and finally going home.
Oct 4, 2011
MORON
Oct 4, 2011
wow that was intelligent. Not!!
Oct 4, 2011
Yeah she didn't stab Meiedith, she just held her down, but keep cheering for this murderer.
Oct 4, 2011
Brian Kurtz Where is your proof. Just another person who wants to throw the book at someone whether there is any evidence. Where is it? They don't let murders off for know reason. You can't be in a room where a crime is committed, of that brutality , and not leave any DNA or some kind of evidence.
Oct 4, 2011
Tawni Boutin obviously the proof is in the pudding. she lied, she changed her story, she tried covering for the guy who actually did the stabbing. She was on drugs and alcohol. The guy who stabbed her had no defensive wounds (she was obviously held down). The police messed up all the DNA evidence. Go watch more CSI, they always get it right there but in the real world you don't always get a ton of DNA. I hope if something bad happens to me you are not a juror!! Get out of fantasy land, Stop watching TV and pay attention to the real world and murders won't keep going free.
Oct 4, 2011
Brian Kurtz Go judge someone else, I've never watched CSI. You would be so lucky to have someone like me on your jury, as I have the skill of critical thinking. Yes the police messed up the DNA so how can ANYONE be convicted after they mess up so bad. I live in the real world and I have a life so I don't watch alot of TV. Go judge someone else. And go spread your message of judge and convict and you can also pray that no one like you would end up on your jury as you would surly go to jail. Have a nice life and learn to think for yourself, not what other plant in your head, GOOD BYE!
Oct 4, 2011
CONGRATULATIONS AMANDA KNOX, WELCOME HOME.
Oct 4, 2011
Dolores Weyman I agree with you. If you read his post to me, HIS intelligence is lacking, not yours.
Oct 4, 2011
Brian Kurtz WELCOME HOME AMANDA KNOX. CONGRATULATIONS WOMEN!
Oct 4, 2011
Make sure you buy her book and see her movie so you have something to do.
Oct 4, 2011
CONGRATUALTIONS AMANDA, WELCOME HOME WOMEN! P.S. Lots of morons out here that arenn't happy about your VICTORY. Pass them by friend, they're opinion is due to lack of knowledge and ability to think for themselves. HOLD YOUR HEAD HIGH!