Chapter

Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
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47:11 - 50:46 (03:35)

Michael Peterson, the subject of the true crime documentary "The Staircase," maintains his innocence in the death of his wife Elizabeth Ratliff and later, Kathleen Peterson. Financial troubles may have played a role in the trial, but their wealth remained intact.

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The episode discusses the Michael Peterson case, including the prosecution's motive and financial state, as well as the defense's arguments regarding the death of Kathleen Peterson and Michael's friend Elizabeth Ratliff.
47:11 - 48:06 (00:54)
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Michael Peterson
Summary

The episode discusses the Michael Peterson case, including the prosecution's motive and financial state, as well as the defense's arguments regarding the death of Kathleen Peterson and Michael's friend Elizabeth Ratliff.

Chapter
Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
Episode
Down the Back Staircase
Podcast
Dateline NBC
The speaker discusses a coincidence involving a death that occurred during an investigation, causing the speaker to consider their own potential involvement in the case.
48:06 - 48:28 (00:22)
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Investigation
Summary

The speaker discusses a coincidence involving a death that occurred during an investigation, causing the speaker to consider their own potential involvement in the case.

Chapter
Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
Episode
Down the Back Staircase
Podcast
Dateline NBC
Michael Peterson asserts that Elizabeth Ratliff died of a stroke and not a fall on the stairs, as many witnesses testified.
48:28 - 49:26 (00:58)
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True Crime
Summary

Michael Peterson asserts that Elizabeth Ratliff died of a stroke and not a fall on the stairs, as many witnesses testified. As for his wife's death years later, he believes she fell down the stairs, possibly under the influence of alcohol.

Chapter
Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
Episode
Down the Back Staircase
Podcast
Dateline NBC
In the aftermath of Kathleen Peterson's death, her family was torn apart and Michael Peterson's story is about to be presented to the jury, including a potential surprise piece of evidence.
49:26 - 50:46 (01:19)
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Crime
Summary

In the aftermath of Kathleen Peterson's death, her family was torn apart and Michael Peterson's story is about to be presented to the jury, including a potential surprise piece of evidence.

Chapter
Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
Episode
Down the Back Staircase
Podcast
Dateline NBC