Was the death in 2001 of us novelist michael petersons wife kathleen an accident. Three new episodes with further updates were later made for netflix, and in 2018, the. Its not perfect either, nor is it as wellmade as the staircase, but it does offer the opposite view as well. What happened to duane deaver from netflixs the staircase. Michael peterson says he believes the police were out to.
The netflix version of the staircase, which premieres on june 8, includes three new episodes that examine petersons life today after the lengthy legal battle that ensued after his wifes death. Season 1, episode 1 april 4, 2005 in part 1 of eight, executive kathleen peterson is found dead at the bottom of a staircase, and her devastated writer husband, michael, is accused of killing her. Netflixs fascinating truecrime documentary the staircase, with three allnew episodes just added, is tvline s latest peak tv treasure. Immediately after his wifes death, peterson was not charged with any foul play. When ratliffs sister, margaret blair, heard of kathleens death, she. After the mysterious death of his wife, author michael peterson watches his life go under the microscope. Watch the staircase episodes online season 1 20 tv.
Watch full episodes of death on the staircase and get the latest breaking news, exclusive videos and pictures, episode recaps and much more at. This newly updated series details every dramatic turn in the case. Parents need to know that the staircase is a true crime documentary about a woman who may or may not have died from a fall down the stairs. A man explains why he believes police quickly labeled him a suspect in his wifes death. A true crime documentary that surprises even after it ends.
The filmmakers were able to receive extraordinary access to. The post has 8 episodes, and those are the original episodes, but theres 2 follow up episodes that were released a few years ago. The staircase is an engrossing look at contemporary american justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller. Following his wifes suspicious death, michael peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial. On december 9th, 2001, kathleen peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase. There are a total of episodes in the staircase, making it longer that making a murders 10 instalments and nearly double the length of the. The staircase, which premieres on june 8, includes three new episodes that. But, as plays out over the episodes, peterson may not be who he seems. Early on in the new episodes of the staircase, michael peterson is completely against giving an alford plea, saying that he refuses to ever admit guilt in the death. Find out where the staircase is streaming, if the staircase is on netflix, and get news and updates, on decider. This article contains spoilers for all episodes of the staircase on netflix.
After the mysterious death of his wife, author michael peterson. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the. Reactions to the verdict of the michael peterson murder trial from the district attorney, the defense team, and the filmmaker who documented the proceedings. When the staircase first debuted on french tv in 2005, it was barely recognizable as a truecrime documentary. This article contains spoilers through all episodes of netflixs the. In order to get a better feel of the events, one needs to look at the other side as well, for which i would recommend dominick dunnes power, privilege and justice. Watch the staircase episodes, get episode information, recaps and more.
The 2004 documentary series the staircase is streaming on netflix with three new episodes rounding out the true crime thriller. Netflixs the staircase true story where is michael. In 2001, author michael peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife kathleen, whose body was discovered lying in a pool of blood on the stairway of their home. But the truth is, we may never know if michael beat kathleen to death. In 2001, kathleen peterson was found dead at the bottom of the. Thanks for watching please like, share, comment and subscribe. Eight 45minute episodes of the documentary were assembled from more than 600 hours of footage. If anyones watching it for the first time, stay away from searching about it.
Michael petersons oldest son clayton is not in any way responsible for kathleen petersons death, but he is featured prominently in the staircase, particularly in the last five episodes. The staircase arguably helped spawn all these shows, but what characterizes it now, 14 years after the release of its first eight episodes, is. Everything we learned from the new staircase episodes. Inside the final episodes of the truecrime saga netflix docuseries continues the story of michael peterson, whod been accused of killing his wife in. A new trial which began on may 8, 2017, delivered surpise twists. Full documentary films 2017 michael peterson the murder. Three new episodes with further updates were later made for netflix, and in 2018, the streaming channel added all. The prosecution determined that he was guilty before a true. In the first episode of my favorite murder, georgia and karen reference the staircase murder, but it isnt until the celebratory 100th episode that they discuss the infamous, and deeply strange, case kathleen peterson died on december 9, 2001 in the north carolina home that she shared with her husband michael. Bbc four storyville, death on the staircase, crime or accident. With diane dimond, diane fanning, tom gasparoli, jim hardin. He has maintained that kathleen peterson slipped on the stairs and fell to her death after drinking wine and taking valium earlier in the evening. Everything you need to know about the classic true crime series coming to netflix with new episodes netflix and the. Netflixs doc about the death of kathleen peterson and her novelist husband michaels court case remains a sensational, gamechanging series.
The death of another woman close to peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. With caitlin atwater, freda black, bettye blackwell, lori campell. Filmmaker kirsten johnson and her elderly father stage his death in various ways to help them confront his inevitable demise with humor and poignancy. Early on in the new episodes of the staircase, michael peterson is completely against giving an alford plea, saying that he refuses to ever admit guilt in the death of his wife. Like its predecessors, the staircase focuses on a controversial case revolving around the death of kathleen peterson, whose husband and crime. The death on the staircase episode guide includes recaps for every episode from every season and a full list of where you can watch episodes online instantly. He called the police, claiming that kathleen fell down the stairs. Netflixs the staircase true story where is michael peterson now. Its just such an interesting case, and the filmmakers do an incredible job. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case. Bbc four storyville, death on the staircase episode guide. Michael iver peterson, an american novelist convicted in 2003 of murdering his second wife, kathleen, sees his life go under the microscope in this award winning true crime series by netflix. Was the death in 2001 of novelist michael petersons wife kathleen an accident or a crime.
The staircase is an excellent documentary of everything wrong with our legal system. Michael peterson, a vietnam vet, writer and former mayoral candidate is accused of beating his wife kathleen to death. The true story behind the staircase, the netflix series about michael. Youve binged all episodes of the jinx and making a murderer, and yet your truecrime addiction is still unsatisfied.