Perugia, Italy (CNN) — Family members of Meredith Kercher said Saturday that they were satisfied with the verdict that found American Amanda Knox and her Italian ex-boyfriend, Raffaele Sollecito, guilty in the fatal knifing of their loved one.
“Ultimately we are pleased with the decision,” said Lyle Kercher, Meredith’s brother. “But it was not a moment of celebration. We are here because our sister was brutally murdered.”
Knox was given a 26-year sentence; Sollecito was sentenced to 25 years Friday for the murder of Kercher. Both will appeal, attorneys said.
The two were found not guilty of theft, a charge filed because 300 euros (about $444) of Kercher’s allegedly was missing.
Arline Kercher, Meredith’s mother, said she believes the two are guilty.
“You have to go with the evidence,” she said.
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