Chapter
Examining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
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)
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.
ChapterExamining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline 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)
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.
ChapterExamining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline 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)
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.
ChapterExamining the Peterson Case in "Beyond a Reasonable Doubt"
EpisodeDown the Back Staircase
PodcastDateline 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)
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.