A Long Way From Home
From the archive: In this report from Aug. 15, 2008, "48 Hours" investigates the case of the American student who was jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder. Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports.
Amanda Knox
From the archive: Amanda Knox: A long way from home
American Amanda Knox followed her dream when she moved to Perugia, Italy, to study abroad and learn Italian. But that dream turned into a nightmare just weeks after her arrival when her roommate was found murdered.
Sneak peek: A Long Way From Home
ENCORE: "48 Hours" investigates the case of the American student who was jailed in Italy for her roommate's murder. "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant reports Saturday, Sept. 13 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. (Originally aired April 12, 2008)
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