Courtesy of the Telegraph

Meredith Kercher: Courtesy of the Telegraph

The Verdict

After nearly two years of reading and one year of blogging (minus a head clearing break) about the psychological aspects surrounding the murder of Meredith Kercher, I was pleased to read that those responsible for her brutal murder, alongside the previously convicted Rudy Guede, would be spending the next quarter of a century behind bars.

I say I am ‘pleased’ with a twinge of sadness and above all regret. I would be delighted never to have written or read about the case in any capacity, certainly not because the case is unimportant but because what happened to Meredith should never have happened at all and never should to anybody, ever again. I’m sure Meredith’s family would be glad of that too and I hope they will be able to find some remnant of peace from the verdict. Sadly I fear that may not be the case for some time.

Many bloggers and readers following the case have been divided on the issue of guilt and in what capacity Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito are responsible for the murder. I’m sure in light of the (at times) ferocious debate surrounding the case online, discussion of the finer points and DNA evidence will continue in lieu of new revelations from the courtroom.

Those who have at all times represented the interests of the victim and her family (TJMK and PMF) will I’m sure continue to be a light in the mist of sensationalised MSM reporting , due in part to the omnipresent bias that is the ‘Friends of Amanda’ Public Relations campaign.

Welcome New Readers!

As this site has been getting an unusual amount of traffic over the last few days it would be rude of me not to welcome new readers. I’m aware that most of you visiting this site for the first time might be here looking for a little information about Amanda and the sort of person she is. I have written fairly extensively on the possible motive, psychological aspects and issues relating to the case which you can find archived.

Please be aware that some of the posts are at times difficult to read, but in order to appreciate how vicious and sadistic this crime was, one has to understand what poor Meredith suffered. Unfortunately despite my best efforts and the efforts of many others, we may never fully understand what happened that night or why.

I sincerely hope this blog has been of assistance and it has been a real honour to receive so many positive comments and emails. It has also been surprisingly humorous reading some of the funny things said about me some of which include:

  • The suggestion that I consult with the dead.
  • The suggestion that I am in cahoots with (or paid by) the prosecution.
  • The idea that I am writing about the case because I haven’t had sex in a while.
  • The nickname ‘dented head.’
  • The idea that I am in some way ‘repressed’ (what?!)
  • The suggestion that I am actually a man.

New posts up over the next few days on Post Traumatic Stress, SOTP etc etc.

Best,

Miss R