Bloody Shoe Print 'Links Knox to Murder'

Knox complains she wasn't allowed drinks, bathroom break until she signed statement

By Mary Papenfuss, Newser Staff

Posted Mar 1, 2009 7:45 AM CST

(Newser) – A bloody shoe print discovered beneath the body of Meredith Kircher links roommate Amanda Knox to her murder, Italian prosecutors charged in court yesterday. Defense attorneys denied the print belonged to the Seattle woman, who complained about treatment by Italian police after her British roomie... Read full story »

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Bloody Shoe Print 'Links Knox to Murder'

Knox complains she wasn't allowed drinks, bathroom break until she signed statement

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