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Michael Iver Peterson (born October 23, 1943) is an American novelist who was convicted in 2003 of murdering his second wife, Kathleen Peterson, on December 9, 2001. After eight years, Peterson was granted a new trial after the judge ruled a critical prosecution witness gave misleading testimony. [ 1 ]
Mar 28, 2024 · Max's (formerly HBO Max) true crime series The Staircase chronicles the lengthy saga of Michael Peterson, a novelist and military veteran who was convicted of killing his wife, Kathleen Peterson,...
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- Michael Peterson and Sophie Broke Up. In a twist fans of the HBO series may not have seen coming if they were not familiar with the Netflix documentary, Michael Peterson dated Sophie Brunet, an editor of Jean-Xavier de Lestrade's documentary series.
- Michael Peterson Remains in Durham Today. After opting to not move to Paris, Peterson decided to stay in Durham, North Carolina, which may come as a surprise to some followers of his case.
- Michael Peterson and His Lawyer Say the Owl Theory Is 'Believable' Since Michael Peterson's conviction in 2003, numerous theories have surfaced over the years about what really happened on December 9, 2001.
- Michael Peterson Lived With His First Wife Again. Michael Peterson's first marriage was to Patricia "Patty" Sue (now Peterson), an elementary school teacher.
May 6, 2022 · Netflix. His guilty plea notwithstanding, Michael still asserts that he did not kill Kathleen Peterson. One of the most puzzling revelations of his trial was that in 1985, Michael was the last person to see Elizabeth Ratliff before she was discovered dead at the bottom of a staircase.
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- Michael Peterson. Sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Kathleen Peterson, Michael was granted a new trial in 2011 when it was brought to light that a key prosecution witness had given misleading information under oath.
- Todd Peterson. Todd (Patrick Schwarzenegger) stood by his father's side throughout every twist and turn of the case. Much like his character in The Staircase, he cultivated a strong social media presence.
- Clayton Peterson. As shown in the miniseries, Clayton Peterson (Dane DeHaan) served four years in prison for an attempted bombing at Duke University years before Kathleen Peterson’s death.
- Margaret Ratliff. Played by Sophie Turner, Margaret is the eldest daughter of Air Force captain George Ratliff and his wife, Elizabeth, who lived next door to Michael and Patty Peterson in Germany.
Mar 20, 2022 · Focusing on the trial of Michael Peterson, who prosecutors alleged killed his wife, Kathleen Peterson, after a vicious fight in 2001, the documentary charts his defense team’s preparations through his conviction, appeals, and ultimate plea deal.
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May 5, 2022 · Michael and Kathleen Peterson raised a large, blended family with children from previous relationships. They also raised Margaret and Martha Ratliff, the daughters of their friends George and...
