Clint Horvatt Sentenced to Life

Clint Horvatt, who enlisted the help of another man to kill his fiancee, and then claimed he was ambushed on the side of the road by a stranger in December of 2008 was found guilty in November.  He was sentenced to life. It only took the jurors an hour to come to their decision.

Horvatt’s fiancee, Summer Smith, was 36 when she was killed.  She left behind a little boy.   

For those of you who followed the case, I thought you’d like an update.  Many thanks to Val for sending this and keeping me updated!
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I somehow thought Clint confessed to this crime.  Does anyone remember that? I can’t seem to find that though.

Amanda Knox Appeal Underway

Amanda Knox’s appeal for freedom started in an Italian court last week. Knox and her boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, were convicted in the murder of Meredith Kercher, an English student studying abroad in Italty.  Knox and Kercher were roommates.  Knox’s sentence was 26 years and Sollecito’s sentence was 25.  Both hope their appeals will bring freedom.

I’ve always felt Amanda knew more than she was telling, but that is all I know.  I don’t know that she was directly involved in the death of Meredith Kercher. She has spoken very little to the public on this case.

Amanda’s appeal is set to get underway on December 11.   Interestingly, if you notice Raffaele and Amanda seem to be sporting the same hair style.  Is this just coincidence?  Or is there more to this?  I find it rather freakish, whether it is coincidence or not!  If I was Amanda, I would have been mortified.

True Justice.org has an interesting photo of Amanda Knox in court during the murder trial where it appears she is flirting with Raffaele Sollecito. It’s eerie. Check it out here 

Thanks, Sally, for the photo link.

Nancy Grace to Give Details about Zahra Baker Tonight

Aug. 11, 2010 - New York, New York, U.S. - TV personality NANCY GRACE promotes her new book 'Death On The D-List' held at Borders Book Columbus Circle at the Time Warner Center. © Red Carpet Pictures

Nancy Grace is going to talk about the “grisly” details of what happened to Zahra Baker tonight…

Just a funny story for your Tuesday

Susan Wright Gets Second Sentence


Susan Wright Re-sentenced November 1, 2010

Susan Wright claimed self-defense when she stabbed her husband 193 times and partially buried him in a hole he dug for a bathroom remodel project he had been working on. She didn’t tell police either. Instead she went about living a normal life as her husband laid dead in the family home.

The part of the story that disturbs me the most about Susan is that her little boy knocked on the door in the middle of her murderous rage, and she stopped, put him back to bed and then went after her husband again.

It gives me the chills.

You can read my original thoughts on Susan Wright here.

It appears Susan’s second sentencing hearing paid off. She got five less years.

Here is a poll of what people thought of Susan after seeing her on 48 Hours.

Many thanks to Karon for her keeping us updated on this story! Please note the comment system is not working at this time. I am trying to get assistance.