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May 2024
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#474 | The Trial Of Amanda Knox (pt1)

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Amanda Knox's study abroad adventure turned into a nightmare when her housemate was brutally murdered and she found all police attention pointed at her.  

In this episode, we'll learn about the twists and turns of this murder case that gripped Italy, the UK and the United States. 

  • Overview of Amanda Knox case
  • Perugia as a popular student city
  • Meredith Kercher and Amanda Knox's background
  • Discovery of Meredith Kercher's body
  • Initial police investigation and Knox's interrogation
  • Beliefs and contradictions in police findings
  • Media sensationalism and "Foxy Knoxy" persona
  • Presentation of evidence in court
  • Appeals and ultimate acquittal of Knox and Sollecito
  • Rudy Guede's involvement and continuing developments


 Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/amanda-knox-trial


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