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Death on the Staircase

Death on the Staircase

Description: In 2001 novelist Michael Peterson's wife died, and he claimed she perished after falling down stairs at their home. The medical examiner, however, determined that she had been beaten with a weapon, which led to Peterson becoming a suspect in what would become a murder investigation. This series, which began with eight episodes in 2005 before being updated in 2013 and 2018, follows the investigation as it proceeds from Peterson's arrest to a verdict being reached in the ensuing trial. The real-life courtroom thriller offers a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial and an examination of contemporary American justice.
Genre: Documentary
Year Released: 2004
Number of episodes: 13
First episode air date: July 22, 2004
Written By: Jean-Xavier de Lestrade
French: Soupçons
Networks: Netflix, Canal+, Sundance TV
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