Chapter
The Staircase: Chapter 2: Secrets and Lies
1:10:52 - 1:16:17 (05:25)
The prosecution and defense argue over the context of an ominous note and bedpost, and shocking revelations regarding the blood evidence surface.
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Despite the prosecution accusing Mel Ignatow of brutally beating Betty before murdering her, the defense claimed that her fatal injuries were consistent with a car crash.
1:10:52 - 1:13:13 (02:21)
Summary
Despite the prosecution accusing Mel Ignatow of brutally beating Betty before murdering her, the defense claimed that her fatal injuries were consistent with a car crash.
ChapterThe Staircase: Chapter 2: Secrets and Lies
EpisodeFallen
PodcastDateline NBC
The defense attorney argued that investigators had dismissed A.B's explanation about Betty's scratch from the woodpile too quickly.
1:13:13 - 1:14:40 (01:27)
Summary
The defense attorney argued that investigators had dismissed A.B's explanation about Betty's scratch from the woodpile too quickly. He suggested that they examine the woodpile in the tree line for evidence.
ChapterThe Staircase: Chapter 2: Secrets and Lies
EpisodeFallen
PodcastDateline NBC
The post-it note found at the scene of a suspicious death becomes the topic of debate in a murder trial, with the prosecutor claiming it shows a troubled marriage and the defense arguing it was simply a message of love and remorse from the husband.
1:14:40 - 1:16:17 (01:37)
Summary
The post-it note found at the scene of a suspicious death becomes the topic of debate in a murder trial, with the prosecutor claiming it shows a troubled marriage and the defense arguing it was simply a message of love and remorse from the husband.