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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.
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...
Jun 9, 2022 · Michael Peterson's lawyer David Rudolf gave Newsweek an update on some of the big things that have happened since Peterson entered his Alford Plea in 2017.
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...
May 6, 2022 · Peterson lives a modest life in Durham, North Carolina, away from the media glare. Were it not for SBI analyst Duane Deaver’s corruption, Michael Peterson would probably still be in jail. Duane Deaver, a blood splatter expert, had testified that the evidence pointed towards murder.
Dec 1, 2023 · Despite claiming his wife had fallen down the stairs, Michael Peterson was charged with her murder and convicted to life imprisonment in 2003 after one of the longest trials in...
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.
