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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

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Investigation Discovery's "American Murder Mystery" franchise presents the confounding case of Kathleen Peterson, who in 2001 was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her North Carolina home. Investigators homed in on her husband, novelist Michael Peterson, who claimed it was an accident. This three-part special comprehensively delves into Kathleen's death and Michael's trial for murder. It explores shocking theories -- including one involving an owl -- and surprising secrets and includes interviews with the case's key players, as well as legal experts, jurors and reporters who covered it.
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Synopsis Investigation Discovery's "American Murder Mystery" franchise presents the confounding case of Kathleen Peterson, who in 2001 was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her North Carolina home. Investigators homed in on her husband, novelist Michael Peterson, who claimed it was an accident. This three-part special comprehensively delves into Kathleen's death and Michael's trial for murder. It explores shocking theories -- including one involving an owl -- and surprising secrets and includes interviews with the case's key players, as well as legal experts, jurors and reporters who covered it.
Executive Producer
Allison Wallach, Timothy McConville, Matt Sprouse, David Pecker, Patrick Reardon, Dylan Howard, Pamela Deutsch
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ID
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Crime
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 8, 2018