tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596534380383066478.post293872882900785547..comments2023-06-10T21:49:29.567+09:00Comments on smithyblogs: A Tragic TaleSmithyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04574174207063580137noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596534380383066478.post-25853814481731467152009-12-06T20:37:12.894+09:002009-12-06T20:37:12.894+09:00Forte -
Firstly, whilst I'm not sure that GD...Forte - <br />Firstly, whilst I'm not sure that GDP has any form of correlation with a country's judicial system, I never suggested that foreign media pressure resulted in the verdict. I merely referred to British media as that is all I have been exposed to. I am aware that American media have been overwhelmingly supportive of Amanda Knox - which, for a country that is normally so easy to condemn might in some way support her innocence - but a look at the Italian press would show general condemnation of her character and support for the 'Foxy Knoxy' persona portrayed in the UK. The jury were Italians, reading Italian newspapers (and not banned from doing so as would be expected elsewhere) and I find it hard to believe that they weren't influenced. <br />Secondly, the story submitted by Knox and Sollecito's defense placed them in the apartment the morning after the murder so their footprints would be there anyway. Also, serious questions have been asked about the credibility of the DNA evidence regarding the blood on the knife and whether the knife they used in the trial could even have created the wounds on Meredith Kercher's neck. <br />Anyway, as I said, I believe that if she - they - committed the crimes that they have been accused of then they deserve every day of the sentence they received. <br />You're right, I bet she wishes the crime had been committed in the States, because there is no way they have proved 'beyond reasonable doubt' that she is guilty, and an American jury would have acquitted her on that basis.Smithyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04574174207063580137noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596534380383066478.post-45828459070714031792009-12-06T17:58:14.307+09:002009-12-06T17:58:14.307+09:00I too followed this case as Meredith Kercher went ...I too followed this case as Meredith Kercher went to the same university I did and would have studied in same the Modern Languages dept as me. She was also from Coulsdon which is very close to my old Croydon office which I was working in at the time of the murder. Have to say that I disagree with you on a couple of points.<br /><br />Firstly, i think you fail show the Italian judicial system enough respect. This is a first world country with a GDP that surpasses the UK and not some banana republic. If foreign pressure was a factor then surely she would have been acquitted as the yanks carry far more clout than we do and Knox received a lot of favourable coverage state-side. If Knox wanted an American trial she should have murdered someone in America. <br /><br />Secondly, regarding the evidence; my understanding was that forensics had used luminol to detect the presence of bloody footprints which placed Knox and Sollecito at the cottage on the night in question. They had attempted to destroy the evidence with bleach. Considering that they denied being there the night the murder took place (Knox having initially said she was there before changing her story) this seemed to be pretty damning evidence to me. <br /><br />As for the "Foxy Knoxy" nickname being to do with her prowess on the football pitch I'd take that with a pinch of salt. Sounds to me like a pretty easy lie to tell when attempting to present an image of a wholesome All American girl. <br /> <br />I do however share your view of the media's obsession with Knox and her sex life. Unfortunately salacious details sell papers which for me puts society at fault and not the media. That's why the tabloids are still obsessed with Rose West and Myra Hindley. It is telling though that after a long trial such as this one I could probably tell you twenty facts about Amanda Knox but all I know about Rafaelle Sollecito is his age, degree and that he likes smoking weed.Chris Fortehttp://www.mytb.org/fortsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4596534380383066478.post-9586119305186260772009-12-06T16:06:36.030+09:002009-12-06T16:06:36.030+09:00Yes, it would be tragic. Having your throat slit i...Yes, it would be tragic. Having your throat slit in your bed in a picturesque Italian town or being executed for a crime you didn't commit; now that's a study in tragedy.<br /><br />You've followed this case more closely than I have. All I know is what the media's fed me. From that picture, I'd say Amanda Knox is sick, twisted, and guilty. And if that's true, I hope she swings. Her accomplices can sit it out in prison for the rest of their lives.A.T. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987529687181431843noreply@blogger.com