An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase
6.9
17 votes
2018–2018
1 season
~42m/ep
Documentary
Crime
Overview
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.
Top cast
Seasons
Season 1
3 episodes · 2018
Details
Status
Ended
First aired
April 8, 2018
Last aired
April 10, 2018
Seasons
1
Episodes
3
Networks
Investigation Discovery
Language
French, English
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