Investigation Ends in Italy, Knox's Indictment Imminent?

Italian officials have concluded their investigation into the death of UK exchange student Meredith Kercher. Per Italian law, the prosecution informed the defense yesterday of their final findings--that they believe Kercher was murdered by Amanda Knox, Raffaele Sollecito, and Rudy Hermann Guede. Prosecutors contend that the three strangled and stabbed the 21-year-old exchange student to death and that Guede sexually assaulted her, with the help of Knox and Sollecito.

While there are two other suspects, UW student Knox has always been at the center of the story, whether it was the tabloids or the New York Times reporting. Knox and Sollecito have been in jail since November 6, 2007, and it doesn't sound like either of them will be getting out any time soon. The defense has 20 days to respond to the prosecution's findings with new information, or to request further questioning, before the prosecution announces whether the suspects will be indicted or cleared of the charges.

Considering the document they were legally required to file with the defense stated their strong belief in the guilt of the accused, we don't see anything other than an indictment coming for the three. Knox's supporters in Seattle, including her family, remain steadfast in their support of her innocence.

Photos of the three suspects-Guede, Knox, and Sollecito. Courtesy of the AP