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Authorities are investigating a new suspect in the notorious murder of British student Meredith Kercher.
The potential suspect left Italy shortly after the 21-year-old was killed in Perugia in 2007, as reported by the former prosecutor.
British student Meredith Kercher was killed in Italy in 2007Credit: AFP
Her American roommate Amanda Knox was found guilty of her murder but was later fully exoneratedCredit: Sky News
Giuliano Mignini, who oversaw the original investigation, has identified a new suspect, according to La Stampa.
He stated to the publication: “There are signs that this person may be involved. It’s someone I had not previously considered.”
No decision has been made regarding the formal reopening of the investigation.
Amanda Knox, Meredith’s American roommate, was convicted of murder alongside her ex-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, but was later completely exonerated by Italy’s Supreme Court.
Rudy Guede, originally from the Ivory Coast, was convicted in 2008 for the sexual assault and murder of Meredith after his DNA was discovered at the crime scene.
He was released from prison in 2021 after serving 13 years of a 16-year sentence.
Who is the new suspect in Meredith Kercher's murder?
The new suspect has not been publicly named yet, but indications suggest that this person may be implicated in the case.
What is the current status of the investigation?
Currently, no decision has been made to formally reopen the investigation into Meredith Kercher's murder.
What happened to Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito?
Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito were initially convicted of Meredith's murder but were fully exonerated by Italy’s Supreme Court.
Who was convicted for Meredith Kercher's murder?
Rudy Guede was convicted in 2008 for the sexual assault and murder of Meredith Kercher after DNA evidence linked him to the crime scene.
