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In reply to the discussion: Good for you, ungrateful Amanda Knox! [View all]pnwmom
(110,232 posts)living in a very middle class home in a non-fancy suburb of Seattle. She was able to attend a Catholic high school on scholarship.
She probably did have a nonchalant air -- she couldn't conceive that anyone could imagine she was guilty, even when they were pressing her to falsely agree to a story putting her in the house where the victim was murdered.
One of the things that I found so inspiring was how her family came together -- including her divorced parents and second spouses, and Amanda's best friend. The prison allowed visits from family once a week, so they made sure someone was always there for her. The stepfather was a computer guy, so he had the most flexible job. He moved to the town where she was imprisoned. Amanda's best friend also ended up moving there. Her loved ones kept her sane over the four years in Italy -- and in the remaining years till she was finally exonerated.
If you scroll down a bit you can see her mom's house -- pretty typical for Seattle, with a 1 car garage. i don't know where this idea came about of her being wealthy.
http://www.amandaknox.com/blog/