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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.
- October 10, 2003
- July 1, 2003
- State of North Carolina v. Michael Iver Peterson
- Superior Court of North Carolina
Mar 28, 2024 · Michael Peterson, a novelist and military veteran, was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen in 2003, but was freed in 2017 after a retrial. Learn more about his case, his life and his new home in this article.
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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.
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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.
Jun 4, 2022 · HBO Max's The Staircase spotlights a case that true crime fans have been obsessing over for the better part of two decades. On a November evening in 2001, novelist Michael Peterson found his...
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Mar 20, 2022 · Michael Peterson was convicted of killing his wife Kathleen in 2001, but many doubt his guilt. Learn about the twists and turns of his trial, his appeals, and the owl theory that could exonerate him.
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May 4, 2022 · Consider the story of Michael Peterson, a Durham, N.C., writer whose wife, Kathleen, was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their house in 2001. He said she fell; the authorities said...
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