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Mar 28, 2024 · Michael Peterson, a novelist and military veteran, was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen in 2003 but was freed in 2017. Learn about his case, his sentence, his current residence and his relationship with his ex-wife.
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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 · Michael Peterson, the subject of Netflix's The Staircase, was convicted of manslaughter for his wife's death in 2001. He served time, got a new trial, and pleaded guilty in 2017. He now lives in a house without stairs, writes books, and claims his innocence.
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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.
May 6, 2022 · The Staircase is a docudrama based on the 2001 murder of Kathleen Peterson, whose husband Michael was convicted and later exonerated. The series explores the evidence, the trial, and the theories behind the case that captivated true crime fans.
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May 5, 2022 · Today, Michael Peterson, 78, is still alive and remains a free man. Since his release from prison on bond in 2011 and his official release in 2017, Peterson has returned to his passion for writing ...
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Jun 15, 2022 · The man whose wife was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in 2001 talks about the fictionalized drama based on his life. He accuses the show of exploiting his family, fabricating facts and being homophobic.
