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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

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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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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Ended

Original Language

English

Runtime

mins

Rating

6.962/10

Release Date

11 December 2025

Country

United States of America

Cast

Diane Dimond

Diane Dimond

Self - Crime Journalist

Diane Fanning

Diane Fanning

Self - True Crime Author

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