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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] In 2017, Peterson submitted an Alford plea ...
Mar 28, 2024 · Michael Peterson was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Kathleen in 2003, but he was later acquitted and sentenced to 86 weeks in prison. He is now living in Durham, North Carolina, with his first wife Patricia and his son Clayton. He has a new series on HBO Max called The Staircase.
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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.
Jun 4, 2022 · After a lengthy and often bizarre trial which was chronicled in the 2004 documentary series The Staircase, Peterson was found guilty of Kathleen's murder, partially on the basis of blood...
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May 6, 2022 · The Staircase follows the murder trial of Michael Peterson, who was accused of killing his wife Kathleen in 2001. The series explores the evidence, the twists, and the controversies of a case that spanned over a decade and involved a French documentary team.
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Mar 20, 2022 · Updated April 29, 2022. In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of the staircase in her home. Two years later, her husband Michael Peterson was convicted of her murder — but many believe he didn’t do it. Netflix Michael Peterson (center) during his 2003 trial for the murder of his wife, Kathleen Peterson.
Jun 9, 2022 · In 2003, Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison. A judge vacated the verdict in 2011 and granted a new trial when it was revealed that there was tainted...
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