Snappy newsletters. Simple Facebook sharing. Spirited comments. Sweet features are waiting… GET THEM NOW!

Hot on Facebook
Man Tries to Order Priciest Starbucks Drink Ever Total cost: $23.60 »

Knox Lied About Sex Murder Under Stress: Witness

Forty-hour interrogation disoriented suspect, neurologist testifies

By Nick McMaster,  Newser Staff

Posted Sep 25, 2009 3:14 PM CDT

(Newser) – Amanda Knox was telling the truth when she said she was lying, a neurologist testified today. Professor Carlo Caltagirone, the final witness in Knox's 8-month trial, backed up the suspect's claim that she had confessed to overhearing Meredith Kercher's murder because of stress, the Daily Mail reports. "Situations of stress and tension can create false flashbacks,” Caltagirone said.

"She would have said anything to reduce the tension and stress and make the people questioning her happy," Caltagirone added. Knox’s lawyer has said Knox endured more than 40 hours of questioning over a 4-day period. At the time, Knox told police she "covered her ears" when bar owner Patrick Lumumba "killed Meredith." Lumumba, who is not a suspect, has filed suit against Knox for defamation.

U.S. murder suspect Amanda Knox, right, escorted by a penitentiary police officer,  at Perugia's courthouse, Italy, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.
U.S. murder suspect Amanda Knox, right, escorted by a penitentiary police officer, at Perugia's courthouse, Italy, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.   (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)
US murder suspect Amanda Knox, right, escorted by a penitentiary police officer, arrives for a hearing in the murder trial for Meredith Kercher at Perugia's courthouse, Italy, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.
US murder suspect Amanda Knox, right, escorted by a penitentiary police officer, arrives for a hearing in the murder trial for Meredith Kercher at Perugia's courthouse, Italy, Friday, Sept. 25, 2009.   (AP Photo/Stefano Medici)
« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow

Being questioned in those stressful circumstances for more than 40 hours would make you have false recollections and memories. She would have said anything to make the people questioning her happy.
- Carlo Caltagirone, neurologist

« Prev« Prev | Next »Next » Slideshow
To report an error on this story, notify our editors.
A snapshot of the day's best news stories.
 
COMMENTS
Showing 3 of 6 comments
weeb35
Sep 27, 2009 12:04 PM CDT
She is completely innocent!!! its completely crazy to think she murdered this room mate. It is a witch hunt.... I pray she is found innocent
luluzz
Sep 26, 2009 12:25 PM CDT
Sully, I totally disagree. The Italian legal system is crazy and she is stuck in it. They don't have anything to prove her guilt other than her losing her mind from being stuck in a foreign and bizarre legal system.
sully4411
Sep 26, 2009 11:15 AM CDT
....i spoke to Meredith Kercher and she told me knox killed her ok?

More Newser Stories

Italians Appeal Knox Acquittal

Amanda Knox Still 'Loves' Italy

So You Think Knox Had a Guilty Face?

Knox Leaves Prison

Knox Plans Final 'Plea for Her Life'


NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
Other Sites We Like:   24/7 Wall St.   |   Betty Confidential   |   BuzzFeed   |   Cracked   |   Fark   |   Timelines   |   The Frisky   |   Geek Sugar   |   NewsOne