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1:52pm Saturday 3rd November 2007

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Student Meredith Kercher, 21, died after her throat was cut.

The former Old Palace schoolgirl was on an exchange trip to Italy as part of her degree course.

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Natalie, Old Coulsdon says...
10:24am Sun 4 Nov 07

I hadn't seen Mez for years and years but i cannot believe this has happened, my thoughts are with you, i'll never forget the memories, rest in peace Mez ****

Elizabeth Crofts, Croydon says...
10:46am Sun 4 Nov 07

I only knew Meredith as a beautiful little girl. She comes from a delightful family and my heart goes out to them. They have suffered a terrible loss. Please accept my deep sympathy.

Sylvia, Lincs says...
10:47am Sun 4 Nov 07

John - so sorry

Ayse, Southampton says...
12:45pm Sun 4 Nov 07

Meredith you were a true gem, i will never forget you or your gorgeous smile. I'm going to miss you so much, but you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, my thoughts are with your family ****

Lauren Wellburn, London says...
12:54pm Sun 4 Nov 07

It's a true indication of the type of person that Meredith was that I hold so many brilliant memories from just a few months. You were a witty, beautiful and special person; an amazing part of that experience. Will miss you painfully but remember you with a smile on my face.
My thoughts and sympathy to your family now and in the future.

Andrew Palmieri, South London says...
1:19pm Sun 4 Nov 07

I studied at the same University in Perugia as Meredith back in 1995-1996. I don't know her but the news was shocking to me as Perugia was always such a fun and friendly city all those years ago. I love Perugia and it's such a shame that something like this has happened to an innocent young student (as I was once!), my thoughts go out to her family and friends.

Angelo Centini, Perugia says...
2:28pm Sun 4 Nov 07

I'm so shocked this tragedy occured in my own city. Meredith is very much in our thoughts and prayers.

Samantha Payne, Taunton says...
3:20pm Sun 4 Nov 07

Words cannot express the sadness of Merediths death. I never knew her but what has happened has shocked me. She was clearly a very happy popular girl with many friends & a whole life ahead of her that has been suddenly taken by someone evil. It is beyond words. My thoughts are with merediths family & friends at this difficult time.

Diane, Coulsdon says...
6:15pm Sun 4 Nov 07

To Meredith's mother from another mother...
Letting go of the hand of your beloved child is the most difficult thing any mother will ever do. You gave your beautiful daughter, Meredith, the freedom and confidence to travel the world. In giving her the wings to fly you proved your love for her in every step she took. Evil took her from you but the love you hold for her in your heart can never be erased. May you be comforted in the very difficult days ahead.

Gina Rose, Croydon says...
7:08pm Sun 4 Nov 07

Mez i can't believe your gone! - i lost contact from you after we left school - and i last saw you at Karen's birthday. You hadn't changed, still always smiling! We will all miss you from Old Palace hun and you will never be forgotten. Thinking of you and your family. RIP babe ... Love always Gina xXx

Gina Rose, Croydon says...
7:12pm Sun 4 Nov 07

Mez i can't believe your gone! - i lost contact from you after we left school - and i last saw you at Karen's birthday. You hadn't changed, still always smiling! We will all miss you from Old Palace hun and you will never be forgotten. Thinking of you and your family. RIP babe ... Love always Gina xXx

Jaclyn, Leeds UK says...
1:04am Mon 5 Nov 07

I studied with Meredith for a while a couple of years ago and whilst i didn;t know her very well i do know that she was a very special person. She was always happy and kind to everybody she met. I don't think i've ever met anyone so nice but also so dedicated. Rest in Peace sweetheart and may the angels look after you now ****

Max Santini, Perugia says...
1:20am Mon 5 Nov 07

I am a citizen of Perugia, the town where Meredith was studying and like me, all people here are shocked about what happened to her. Our police is working hard to find her killer. I also have a daughter and I am deeply thinking on how Meredith' parents are now feeling! I am very close to them with my thoughts and pray for Meredith. Rest in peace Meredith!

Kerri Barrett, coulsdon says...
12:33pm Mon 5 Nov 07

I opened the Metro paper today as was absolutely devastated to see your beautiful face staring back at me, I read down in disbelieve and prayed it would not read your name. I am absolutely shocked and saddened; words can not explain the pain I feel within. My thoughts are with you; my thoughts are with your family. I just cannot comprehend the pain and anguish they must be feeling now and forever. I am speechless, entirely speechless.

Please send Meredith an angel
send her one of mine
a loving and caring one
the best that you can find

Please send my friend an angel
and trust her with it's care
someone or something for her to love
and to always be there

Please send my friend an angel
one to help her fill her days
with hope, love, and laughter
and the warmth of sunshine rays

Please send my friend an angel
you know she’s one of mine
please send her a guarding angel
as true friends hard to find

My thoughts will be forever with you.

Kerri Barrett

F, says...
2:59pm Mon 5 Nov 07

Goodbye, Mez. I hope you're in a better place than this now.
****

Rich Kehoe, London says...
4:03pm Mon 5 Nov 07

Rest in Peace Meredith - Such a terrible loss.... my thoughts are with you and your family.

caroline, Coulsdon says...
5:03pm Mon 5 Nov 07

Rest in peace Meredith, I can't believe this has happened.

I just hope justice prevails.

xxxxxxxxx

ellie p, coulsdon says...
5:20pm Mon 5 Nov 07

To all Mezelini's family, i feel so bad for you all it seems so surreal but yet unfortunately it is real. I shouldnt think any words will comfort you right now after whats happened so i'm just letting you no i'm thinking of you all constantly and steph i'm here for you day and night ****

Jennifer Miracle, United States, Michigan says...
3:59am Tue 6 Nov 07

I would like someone in Meredith Family to contact me please. I have discovered a strange web page with her name on it and believe it should be reviewed.
jennifermiracle@comc
ast.net

Max Santini, Perugia Italy says...
10:15am Tue 6 Nov 07

Max Santini here again from Perugia Italy. I live close to the Perugia Police Station and I would like to inform you that one Congolese man and Meredith' American house-mate, have been arrested this morning for the Mez' murder. This is a good news but of course, the arrest of those people will never bring Meredith back to her family and friends but least let's hope justice will be done.

Carole Sheridan, South Croydon says...
1:20pm Tue 6 Nov 07

Such a beautiful girl. As a mother too my heart goes out to Meredith's family and friends. May she rest in peace.

Andy, Perugia (Italy) says...
2:08pm Tue 6 Nov 07

umbriajournal.it

The pics

I met Patrick few times, he seems a good guy, he used to organize ethnic concerts.
I'm curious about the truth.

Andy, Perugia (IT) says...
2:37pm Tue 6 Nov 07

I never met her in PG but I'm very sad about that.
All the population is praying for her.


Patrick, Norwich says...
4:33pm Tue 6 Nov 07

What a lovely, beautiful young lady. This is just so sad. My thoughts are with Meredith's poor family.

Ronnie, Malta says...
5:37pm Tue 6 Nov 07

I'm sorry about what happened to Meredith, I hope her family will find some peace soon. Well done to the Italian Police in solving such a difficult case in a short time.

YONDIE, South East London says...
6:11pm Tue 6 Nov 07

"Mere"..ah man. Im still in shock as to how this happened and why. We are all taking it in at various stages. All you wanted to do was live out "your" dream, now it has turn to "our" worst nightmare. Babes, rest in peace and you are always in my heart. Never 4gotten.
ps thanks for letting me stay at ya hse when times were difficult, meant alot. Will miss you "sis"
yOnz xxx

Martin, Milan, Italy says...
7:06pm Tue 6 Nov 07

I did not personally know Meredith but this is really a sad story. I will pray for her soul and express all my sympathy to the family and friends.

amna b, says...
8:32pm Tue 6 Nov 07

Knew u all thru OP, u wer always smilin..cnt believe whats hapnd..R.I.P Mez..amna xxxxxxxxxxx

Maria Gatti, Montreal Quebec says...
8:44pm Tue 6 Nov 07

I studied in Perugia 20 years ago - we all studied hard but enjoyed ourselves immensely as well. I'm glad eveyone is not only horrified but refusing to be judgemental about the victim. The killer or killers are the guilty ones.

A young Italian man from Puglia was also arrested - evidently he was the boyfriend of the US exchange student.

Sinem, Reading says...
9:25pm Tue 6 Nov 07

Sometimes there are no perfect words, only thoughtful silences that wisper softly of caring.
R.I.P & God bless

Katherine, Languedoc, France says...
8:13am Wed 7 Nov 07

I lived in Perugia during the eighties, and have such happy memories of a carefree life lived in a very similar way to Meredith's; it breaks my heart to think of her life violently courtailed like this. My thoughts are with her family and her friends. Katherine

Alan and Phyllis Styles, Sevenoaks says...
8:58am Wed 7 Nov 07

Hope this message may reach the family and offer some comfort, from friends who knew them many years ago.

El, Leeds says...
1:44pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Am so shocked and saddened by what has happened, just want to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family lots of love x

massimo, italy says...
1:52pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Meredith, a kiss for u, rest in peace.i lost a friend too ..and it's so hard to undertund facts like this..pray for u
max

Molly, UK says...
5:04pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Incredibly Shocking! I didnt know Meredith but being a young woman myself I feel how unsafe the world is becoming for us, you can be killed by people you know, you can die in your own home in this way?Incredibly sad .
I am very sorry to hear this story. I know she cant be brought back but us girls and infact anyone vulnerable , we need to be more careful among strangers ... REST IN PEACE.

Jaime, USA says...
6:01pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Rest in Peace, Meredith. May you suffer no more

jelena, ottawa, Canada says...
6:08pm Wed 7 Nov 07

My prayers go out to her and her family.

Christina, Eastbourne says...
7:00pm Wed 7 Nov 07

I didn't know Meredith but I used to go to OPS and remember seeing her and her older sister on the bus on the way to school when they were very young. I used to travel to school with my older sister everyday. I just wanted to say to Stephanie that I couldn't get the image of you and your little sister out of my head all day. I can't imagine a world without my sister in it and I can't imagine the pain you must be feeling. I'm so sorry for your loss!

Christina, Scotland says...
7:22pm Wed 7 Nov 07

I would just like to extend my condolences to all those who feel the absense of Meredith, that you may find strength and comfort in the days ahead. I believe that the love within a family will transcend all the darkness of her loss. She obviously created much positive effect, in her time here on earth and will live on through that, also. My prayers are with you.

brent, Seattle, Washington says...
8:34pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Any time some one passes away it is a sad time. My thoughts and prayers go out to Meredith's family and friends. very sad, and hope that the person(s) responsible are brought to justice.

Jai'me, London says...
9:18pm Wed 7 Nov 07

Your life was cut short in the cruellest manner and the world will be a sadder place without your presence. I pray that justice will be carried out.

Forever rest in peace. May the angels forever protect you.

Ana, says...
12:56am Thu 8 Nov 07

I lived in Perugia in 98 with my best friend. I remember it being a safe, wonderful place and it was the best year of my life. This is an incredibly sad and horrific loss for her family and friends.Although I didnt know Meredith, I would like to express my sincere condolences to her family. Meredith was really in the prime of her life and following her dreams. My thoughts are with her family.

Shocked, Edinburgh says...
1:38pm Thu 8 Nov 07

I didn't know Meridith but have been deeply saddened and shocked but what has happened to her. My thoughts are with the family and I hope that justice will be done to the brutes who murdered her.

Simon, London says...
3:15pm Thu 8 Nov 07

This is a truly shocking story. I don't really know how it could happen to somone especially someone so young. She had her whole life ahead of her and was a truly bueatiful woman.

Meredith RIP

hayden, cornwall says...
6:54pm Thu 8 Nov 07

I hope you are in a better place.

Jacqueline, USA says...
8:24pm Thu 8 Nov 07

God Bless you Meredith. My deepest sympathies go out to your family and friends.

Jane, Portland, Oregon USA says...
7:52am Fri 9 Nov 07

I just found out about this tragic story today. I want to offer my condolences to Meredith's family and friends. Rest in Peace Meredith.

Matt, says...
12:30pm Fri 9 Nov 07

Very sad. Rest in peace!

Elena, Italy says...
8:22pm Fri 9 Nov 07

I'm so sorry... And I really can't accept HOW this happended. How can you hear someone screaming next to you, 'close your ears' and go to sleep! She could have saved her!!! It's unacceptable.

Anne-Marie, says...
11:40pm Fri 9 Nov 07

I am totally horrified by this sickening crime. It's hard to accept that a woman appears to have been involved. My thoughts and prayers go out to Meredith's family. May she rest in peace

Adriano, Roma, Italia says...
11:50pm Fri 9 Nov 07

Hi Meredith, I don't know you but, looking to your eyes, I'm sure you was a so special girl. All my thoughts go to you and your family

Debbie, Leeds, West Yorkshire, England says...
12:18pm Sat 10 Nov 07

To Meredith's Mum.
No one can ever truely understand the pain that you are going through but as a mother my heart goes out to you. Remember that she is in a better place and her spirit will be with you always. You are in my familys thoughs. x

John, Suffolk says...
4:48pm Sat 10 Nov 07

I never knew you Meredith, but my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. May you rest peacefully.

anonymous, croydon says...
6:28pm Sat 10 Nov 07

i went to old palace school too and wen i saw ur picture in the paper i recognised you and remembered seeing you around school...i can't believe something so evil has happened to someone like you...i hope that ur family and frends can find strength to get through this painful time...thinking of you and i know that many many others are too...rest in peace sweetheart xxx

annie bowes, warwickshire says...
8:56pm Sat 10 Nov 07

Rest in Peace, Meredith.
No one can harm you now.

Penny, Bracknell says...
10:37pm Sat 10 Nov 07

I was an Erasmus student at the University of Pisa 1996-1997. I am so, so sorry that this has happened. I don't know what else to say.

mike cullwick, durham england says...
2:42pm Sun 11 Nov 07

i never knew you little princess but words cannot explain your loss. I hope you are somewhere safe and warm now.
sleep well mike x

a.d, west croydon says...
8:05pm Sun 11 Nov 07

Still can't believe you're gone. they say the good go first, u were one of the best. mez, u'll be missed forever.

kate, uk says...
10:01pm Sun 11 Nov 07

I am so sorry. You should be so proud of your beautiful, beautiful daughter. May they catch the evil monsters who did this.
Be brave.

Lorri, California, USA says...
4:50am Mon 12 Nov 07

Merideth's tragic story has touched so many. What a beautiful young lady. She has been described by many to be someone so very special. The Italian police are doing a stellar job finding the people so quickly that did this. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
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Luciana, Milano-Italy says...
8:56am Mon 12 Nov 07

I hope you are in a better place. R.I.P Meredith.My thoughts are with merediths family...

Castle Combe Man, UK says...
12:19pm Mon 12 Nov 07

HANG Mez's killers HIGH!
Rest in Peace honey.

Pierangelo, Milano says...
9:00pm Mon 12 Nov 07

I do not want believe. I'm so sorry Mez. God bless you.

K, Croydon says...
11:43am Tue 13 Nov 07

I was an OPS student, in the year below.. Meredith had a beautiful smile, beautiful soul. Rest in Peace...

john ballantyne, peterborough says...
1:50pm Wed 14 Nov 07

i never knew meredith, but god is with her now. he will look after her now, and he loves her. i am sure she was a great person and that it was her time to go home to heaven. we all have a time when we go home. god loves her and will take care of her always. I will pray for her continually. my phone is 07737 970 289.

David Lynch, Ireland says...
1:54pm Wed 14 Nov 07

I went to Italy when I was 21 and loved the language and the experience. It's terrible when you can't even feel safe under your own roof with people you trust.
Meredith was in the prime of her life and
it's just not fair!
I hope those found guilty can reflect on what they did behind bars for a long long time.

Dave

Juli, says...
2:11pm Wed 14 Nov 07

Words cannot begin to explain how I feel about this shocking tragedy. A life cut short and in such dreadful circumstances. To Meredith's family - you are in my thoughts and I pray justice is done for poor Meredith.

Alison, Windermere, Cumbria says...
6:22pm Wed 14 Nov 07

I am shocked and saddened by the death of such a beautiful young woman with her whole life in front of her. The people who did this to her are nothing but evil, and should rot in hell! Sleep peacefully in heaven Meredith in the care of the angels. X

Gill and Mike Ray, Pembrokeshire says...
8:19pm Wed 14 Nov 07

Although we never knew Meredith, her untimely death and the manner of it has shocked and saddened us very much. Our deepest sympathies are with you, Mum, Dad & sister Stephanie. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Gill & Mike.

Leone, London says...
11:26pm Wed 14 Nov 07

There are times when sorrow seems to be the only truth.

Chiara Alba, USA says...
12:01am Thu 15 Nov 07

In Memory of Meredith
and all victims.
FOREVERFOUND
_________________
FOREVER FOUND
I say, I'm feeling weak.
But You will be my strength.
I say,the path is steep.
But You will hold my hand

I say, it's getting dark.
But you will be my light
I say, it's hard to see.
But You will be my sight

I'm frightened of what's ahead.
But you will be by my side.
I feel as if I'm almost dead.
But You say it's for me You died.

Is it true that I must enter a gate?
Yes, and I will be there.
Is it true there will be no more hate?
Yes, only Love for all to share.

Is it true I will see my loved ones again?

Yes, for I am love, the beginning and the end.
No more sin will ever exist.
Neither in mind nor in one's mist.
Only joy complete will abound.
For I am true life forever found.

R.U.
USA --

R, croydon says...
10:30pm Thu 15 Nov 07

I am an Old Palace Student,have been for the last 11 years, and I remember seeing Merediths face around school a lot. She was a beautiful young girl who always had a smile on her face. You will be missed a lot meredith...R.I.P and may justice be done. Sweet dreams sweetheart...****

Laura, London says...
11:15pm Thu 15 Nov 07

Beautiful Meredith, I hope you rest in peace, but above all I hope justice will be done.

Sleep well.


Terry Costin, Netherlands says...
9:00am Fri 16 Nov 07


For Meredith

Every time I look into you eyes
I shed a little tear
Your inner beauty touches my soul
Knowing you should be here

And though your path has led you
To walk into the great Mother's arms
Never will you be forgotten
Or your wonderful charm

Life be eternal
We the children bright as light
Go to your Father king of love
You are forever in our sight

Your gentle grace will be missed
There that special was about you
May all the love the world contains
Be yours forevermore true

Sweet child of beauty kindness and joy
Your spirit flies like a dove
Never was I ever as much touched
As by your all embracing love

Go in peace and rest now
On the highest throne
Your memory will serve this world
To make us less alone

Your smile was the medicine so many need today
and when your smile shone on me you showed me again the way
You really made me care Meredith how I love you dear, as so many many do
Be forever in our hearts and never to be blue



Douglas, Basel, Switzerland says...
9:47am Fri 16 Nov 07

Utterly heartbreaking. Such a lovely and lovig person taken away in their prime. I am sure nobody who knew Meredith will ever lose her from their minds and hearts , just as the seeming crackpot(s) that murdered her will surely live with this atrocity on their conscience to the end of their days (and all power to Italian justice in helping secure this).


Becky, Scotland says...
11:48am Fri 16 Nov 07

Nothing I can say would help, but I pray Merediths family and friends find comfort in each other during this time. This should never have happened, I hope those guilty of this suffer forever.
RIP angel

Zsuzsi, Budapest says...
1:18pm Fri 16 Nov 07

My heart goeas out to Meredith's family. I pray for you. What a beautiful girl! What a horrible loss!

tuybia, derby says...
3:38pm Fri 16 Nov 07

no one deserves to dies like meredith i dont know her but i feel as though i do - i hope the 3 being held are locked up for life then they can carry out there sexual fantasies in hell.

Robin, New York City says...
5:17pm Fri 16 Nov 07

I am from the States and just learned about this horror. God bless and help Meredith's family. Beautiful Meredith, be at peace.