
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase
Documentary • TV-14 • 2018 • 1 Season
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Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.
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Genuinely shows all perspectives, or tries to. Is this a cold, clever murder? Or an unimaginably coincidental tragedy?
Thought provoking and intriguing. Keeps you guessing and hypothesizing. Great doc.
Slow, but very interesting. If you love true crime, then it’s a great watch.
True crime docuseries that shows another rich, white guy getting away with murder. Imagine my surprise....
The guy (obviously) killed his wife. He just has a good lawyer and enough money to make his own documentary. Watch if you want I guess.
Good true crime docu style series, worth watching
A truly crazy case. I love crime documentaries and this is for sure a favorite.
A compelling story but so poorly told it was unwatchable.
whether you believe that Michael Peterson is innocent or guilty, this is one of the most well done documentaries that i've ever seen.
Good if you like crime investigationes.
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