Amanda Knox, aged 37, reflects on the enduring impact of Meredith Kercher’s presence in her life, a decade after being acquitted of Kercher’s murder. Knox served a four-year sentence in connection with the 2007 murder of her 21-year-old roommate in Perugia, Italy, before being cleared of the crime in 2015. In an interview with The Guardian, Knox expressed how Kercher’s memory serves as a guiding force, urging her to fight for her own life. Knox acknowledged the overshadowing effect her case had on Kercher’s identity, emphasizing the importance of recognizing Kercher’s individuality in the narrative.
In a conversation with People magazine, Knox described feeling haunted by Kercher’s spirit, not as a negative force but as a benevolent reminder of the preciousness of life and the courage to defend one’s existence. Knox’s recent memoir, “Free,” details her distressing encounters while incarcerated in Perugia, including instances of sexual harassment by prison staff.
Meredith Kercher, a student at Leeds University, was tragically found murdered in her apartment, where she resided with Knox. Following their initial arrest, Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito faced two convictions that were later overturned due to lack of evidence linking them to the crime. In 2015, Italy’s highest court exonerated the pair. Rudy Guede, a local bar worker, was convicted of Kercher’s murder based on forensic evidence found at the crime scene.
Currently, Amanda Knox hosts a successful podcast named Labyrinths, works as a TV producer, and is a bestselling author. She also engages in stand-up comedy and advocates against miscarriages of justice. Knox is happily married to writer Christopher Robinson, with whom she shares two children.