Psychology In Seattle Podcast The Psychology of Amanda Knox (2016 Rerun)
Aug 28, 2025
Dive into the psychological intricacies surrounding Amanda Knox's case. Explore her early life and the impact of media portrayal on public perception. Discover the tragic love story intertwined with horror and how isolation affected her mental health. Examine the role of false confessions and the psychological pressures behind them. Critique sensationalized media narratives and their implications on justice. This discussion sheds light on societal biases and the ethical responsibilities of journalists in shaping narratives.
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Amanda's Framing Drives Public Fascination
- Amanda frames her story as either "psychopath in sheep's clothing" or an ordinary person who could be wrongly accused.
- That binary drives why people are fascinated and terrified by her case.
Background: West Seattle To Italy
- Kirk recounts Amanda's West Seattle upbringing and college path to Italy to show her youthful naivete.
- He highlights her
Five-Day Romance And The Crime Scene
- Kirk narrates the five-day romance between Amanda and Raffaele and the day she returned to find the house disturbed.
- He describes Amanda seeing blood, a messy toilet, then later the discovery of Meredith's body.
