#10yearsagotodayMK September 1st, 2007 Meredith Kercher moves into via della Pergola 7. She's enchanted with the view. Rent: £270 +2 mos dep pic.twitter.com/nYYAhKMPVo
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 1, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Weeks before arriving in Perugia, Meredith appeared in a music video with Kristian Leontiou https://t.co/tmuzbkB6qw
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 1, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Sophie Purton from Bristol Uni & Amy Frost from Leeds {like Meredith] are already there. The trio soon start hanging out. pic.twitter.com/WolLuEqrym
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 1, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On 1 Sept #AmandaKnox is still in Hamburg Germany with her sister, visiting her aunt. She can't wait to leave for Perugia
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 1, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On 1 Sept #AmandaKnox is still in Hamburg Germany with her sister, visiting her aunt. She can't wait to leave for Perugia
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 1, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Just before 08:00 each day, Meredith heads to class. It's been a long university holiday, but now it's back to class.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 3, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith returns from her Italian class each day at 13:00. She buys an Italian newspaper, and studies each afternoon.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 3, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Now & then she asks Filomena Romanelli, an intern at a local law firm, & Mez's housemate, how to pronounce various words
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 3, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On Mondays, Meredith & a group of 6 British girls go to the cinema together. #AmandaKnox will move in 3 weeks later.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 3, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Like most foreign students, Meredith is studying in Perugia thanks to a generous grant of £2600 [$3300] for 1 year abroad
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 4, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Besides the grant money, Meredith [Mez] also has money saved up from working for 3 months on a tour guide bus in London.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 4, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK #AmandaKnox meanwhile has her own savings, but will soon have to travel to Perugia again + pay two mos deposit plus rent. pic.twitter.com/Ip9A68gM3N
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 4, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Rather than a grant, #AmandaKnox had a granny in Germany who was an occasional benefactor.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 4, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith is concerned about Perugia's drug problem. She tells her friends "drugs scare her". She confides in Stephanie.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 5, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Mez had reason to be worried: " In 2007 25 people died of consequences of drug overdose in the province of Perugia. 1/2
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 5, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith conscientiously calls her 62 year old mother Arline every day. Arline's health is erratic.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 5, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith often emails and texts her sister Stephanie, excited & nervous because this is her first time abroad on her own.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 6, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith is shocked to find a used syringe lying in the grass of the villa garden. pic.twitter.com/phU8yLpr8R
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 8, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith realises that the area around Piazza Grimana is home not only to students but drug addicts and drug pushers.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 8, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Antonio Curatolo, a veteran heroin addict lives outside in the Piazza. He sleeps on a bench, reads magazines & gets high pic.twitter.com/HucZFZxpzO
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 8, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK One night, Meredith and her friends Sophie and Amy are returning to Sophie's home on Via del Lupo. 1/2
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 9, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK From the front door of Sophie's flat, the three girls see two men cooking and smoking heroin powder off aluminum foil.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 9, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK #AmandaKnox bank balance is $6050.69. By October 3rd, after paying rent for her first full month, it will be $3231.77.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 10, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK With #AmandaKnox's occupation of the villa just days away, Meredith and Sophie encountered American students in Perugia.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 11, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK The large group of Americans was rowdy + boisterous. "What's Amanda going to be like?" Sophie asked Meredith. Mez laughed
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 11, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Both #AmandaKnox & Meredith are amongst the 1st benefactors of Facebook – designed by university kids for university kids pic.twitter.com/4s9S1gBasj
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 12, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK In Perugia Meredith and her British friends often go out at night and upload their revelry to social media afterwards.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 12, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK #AmandaKnox meanwhile is wowing her following with her exploits throughout Germany and Italy; even writing essays/blogs
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 12, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK It is 1 week to go before #AmandaKnox moves in next door to #MeredithKercher at 7 via della Pergola. pic.twitter.com/aFfOrHBcSQ
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 13, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK In September Raffaele Sollecito buys himself a brand new black Audi A3, using some inheritance money in the purchase.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 13, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Prior to her arrival in Perugia, #AmandaKnox visits a museum in Gratz, Austria with and poses with one of the exhibits. pic.twitter.com/WkKox1fsRV
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 14, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK The background noise to what was going on in 2007, in bars and homes, was the Formula 1 Grand Prix and Rugby World Cup.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 15, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK With just less than a week to go before moving in at via della Pergola 7, #AmandaKnox quits her job at the Bundestag.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK #AmandaKnox didn't seem to make too many friends there, and in her own words by leaving she pissed her family off.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox spends her days "wandering around berlin, seeing things, meeting people, [& nights] drinking wine in a park…"
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK when Knox arrives back in Hamburg she's in trouble with her uncle who had organised the job for her at the Bundestag.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox describes talking to her uncle and "explaining the mess…freaking out and crying a little."
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK "i was afraid i made my uncle look bad in front of these very important people. oops." https://t.co/n11lZtMRXF
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK "now im just going to chill here in hamburg for another week and then im heading to italy for good. so BWAHAHHAHAAHAH."
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 16, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK #AmandaKnox uses #HarryPotter to study Italian before travelling to Perugia. Deathly Hallows came out 21 July, 2007. pic.twitter.com/1WClFsVo93
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 20, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK According to Filomena Romanelli's testimony, she couldn't recall if #AmandaKnox arrived to stay on Sept 20, 21 or 22.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 21, 2017
A bank transaction for $352.20 on 21 September, logged in Perugia, places Knox at 7 via della Pergola #10yearsagotodayMK
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 21, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox's room is the smallest in the villa, sandwiched between Meredith's and Filomena's. The shower is next to Mez's room. pic.twitter.com/guMe0z57AG
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 21, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith, Filomena and Laura give their new guest #AmandaKnox a warm welcome at the villa. They have dinner together. pic.twitter.com/ryEaDpZvWD
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Since Meredith has been living in Perugia for 3 weeks & made friends, she takes #AmandaKnox under wing; shows her around.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On the first night, Meredith takes #AmandaKnox out for a drink, and introduces her to Sophie Purton, who is Knox's age.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith, Sophie and #AmandaKnox head to the Merlin Pub on Knox's first night in Perugia. pic.twitter.com/dU88plCOFU
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK After a 10 minute, mostly downhill walk, the girls settle down to chat. Knox is quiet but friendly, tired from her trip. pic.twitter.com/dkGD9NggBp
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK According to Sophie Purton, #AmandaKnox made a good first impression. As they sipped cocktails, she seemed laid back.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Sophie asked whether Knox had a girlfriend. "I've got an open relationship with my boyfriend D.J."
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox's Facebook status was a little less clear at the time: "It's complicated." Her MySpace page declared her as single. pic.twitter.com/VPZ0Y8JKND
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox told Sophie she's agreed with D.J., who was in China, that they could each see other people without getting jealous.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox then left the pub and walked home alone, leaving Meredith and Sophie to talk about the American.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK "She's nice…it's going to be OK" Meredith said. Is there 1 photo of Knox & Meredith together? pic.twitter.com/yVACG5khP5
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On her 2nd night in Perugia, Meredith again invites #AmandaKnox out for a drink, this time to La Taverna dell' Orso. pic.twitter.com/840AZXsfkI
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Approaching the bar, Knox says to Sophie: "Oh, you're popular with the guys!" which confuses Sophie.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Since Knox only met Sophie the night before, she realises it's because the bar owner at Merlin's had bought them a round.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK It's only Sophie's second impression, but she had a sense that Knox is a tad jealous.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On this occasion in the bar, Knox is a lot less quiet than the previous night. She's chattering excitedly to the barman.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK When the three girls settle down with their drinks, Sophie asks #AmandaKnox about her day. Knox rattled off a long list.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On her 2nd day in the villa Knox said she'd: done yoga, painted a picture, played guitar etc.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Sophie wasn't sure why but something didn't feel right. On day2 her positive regard for Knox had already shifted slightly
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 22, 2017
⚡️ “#10YearsAgoTodayMK #MeredithKercher Came to #Perugia #amandaknox” by @KrissyG1https://t.co/JqJy9SPWoj
— Jhansigirl (@Jhansigir1) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK For a 3rd night in a row, Meredith takes #AmandaKnox out, this time introducing her to Amy and Robyn; Sophie's also there
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK The 5 foreign students enjoy a pizza dinner together at the Il Bacio restaurant in the tourists Corso Vannucci section. pic.twitter.com/0iRDdEqx91
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK The UK girls notice #AmandaKnox sitting quietly, not talking to anyone. Suddenly she stares at the roof, & starts singing
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK From being quiet, then singing loudly in the restaurant, Knox then launched into a monologue talking about herself.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK She told her companions that she was in an open relationship with DJ, and he'd recently met a Chinese girl in China.
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK On this 3rd evening, Knox's social currency with Sophie which had been declining since the first night, declined further
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Amy found it odd that Knox didn't seem to mind her boyfriend being with someone else. It would bother her, she thought
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 23, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith notices Kox's "beauty case" pretty much from the get go. It's transparent and inside it are condoms and a dildo
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 24, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Meredith is mature and slow to be ruffled, but even she is starting to find Knox a little unsettling. Who packs a teapot?
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 24, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Who puts their sexual life on a sort of display? [We all do, but how we do says a lot too.]https://t.co/Q9OMJbpDWw pic.twitter.com/4w5UqY1qzG
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 24, 2017
#10yearsagotodayMK Knox has decorated her room with scented candles, draped her ceiling with linens>the finishing touches to her love nest pic.twitter.com/LJudldaB2Y
— Nick van der Leek – True Crime Rocket Science (@CrimeRocket) September 24, 2017
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