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As Verdict Nears, Tired Knox Dreams of Seattle, Family

Nerve-wracking appeal taking its toll

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 26, 2011 3:52 AM CDT

(Newser) – In a letter to an Italian lawmaker, an increasingly frazzled Amanda Knox admits she's exhausted and often dreams of Seattle. Knox, who is appealing her murder conviction and 26-year sentence in the horrific death of her roommate in their Italian apartment, could be deemed innocent and freed in a matter of weeks—or be sentenced to life imprisonment. The tension throughout her appeal is taking a toll on her: She's "tired" but dreams of things to do with her loved ones back home, reports Reuters.

"I'm very tired, and that may be either because it's hot here or because I'm worried about the end of my case," she wrote politician Rocco Girlanda, who also helms the Italy-USA foundation. "I'm always thinking of what I could say in the courtroom, or what I could do together with my loved ones once I'm back in Seattle." Forensics experts have challenged two key pieces of DNA evidence in her case, but determined prosecutors are now demanding that her sentence be boosted to life imprisonment.

Amanda Knox attends an hearing of her appeals trial at the Perugia court, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Italian prosecutors have urged an appeals court to uphold the murder conviction of Amanda Knox despite what they called a media campaign in support of the American student, asking the jurors to...
Amanda Knox attends an hearing of her appeals trial at the Perugia court, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. Italian prosecutors have urged an appeals court to uphold the murder conviction of Amanda Knox...   (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)
Amanda Knox arrives at the courthouse for the appeal trial in Perugia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Prosecutors began closing arguments in a bid to uphold the murder conviction of American student Amanda Knox in the 2007 slaying of her roommate, with Knox's family hopeful that a review of DNA...
Amanda Knox arrives at the courthouse for the appeal trial in Perugia, Italy, Friday, Sept. 23, 2011. Prosecutors began closing arguments in a bid to uphold the murder conviction of American student Amanda...   (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)
Amanda Knox attends an hearing of her appeals case at the Perugia court, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The appeals court has rejected a prosecutors' request for new DNA testing saying it would be unneccessary after lengthy discussion over genetic evidence. The decision Wednesday by Judge Claudio Pratillo Hellmann opens...
Amanda Knox attends an hearing of her appeals case at the Perugia court, Italy, Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2011. The appeals court has rejected a prosecutors' request for new DNA testing saying it would be unneccessary...   (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)
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COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 6 comments
Jingo
Sep 26, 2011 8:48 AM CDT
The DNA evidence is not that powerful anyway since they all shared this flat.  To me what is the most compelling evidence is Amanda Knox's boyfriend's bloody footprints at the crime scene, behind a locked door.
Gonzo_Wilhelm
Sep 26, 2011 6:42 AM CDT
One universal feature of prosecutors from around the world... their version of justice rarely has much to do with the facts. If they can build a case around you it's good enough for them. If you happen to be guilty, thats just icing on the cake... (or is that bird poo, not quite sure) Is she guilty? I'm not sure. There has been too many halfsteps by police & co. Too much conjecture thrown into this three ring circus to actually see the facts of the case. As usual, prosecutorial misconduct has either ruined a good case or a woman's life.
TiredMemeCat
Sep 26, 2011 4:45 AM CDT
Why do we keep obsessing about this? [click] Ah, yes; she *is* pretty. 

 
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