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The True Crime Story That Inspired HBO's The Staircase
HBO's new true-crime drama, The Staircase, follows the events surrounding the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson, who was found at the bottom of her family's staircase. The series examines the investigation into her death, focusing on Michael Peterson, her husband, who became the prime suspect. The Staircase also includes footage from the French documentary Soupçons (Suspicions), which followed the Peterson family and their legal team throughout the trial and appeals. The series explores the complex dynamics within the Peterson family, including Kathleen's sisters' skepticism of Michael, their…
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