His first book, a time of war, was published in 1990 and tells. The staircase netflix documentary series and about the death of kathleen peterson and which follows the trial of michael peterson as well as the upcoming series starring harrison ford. Also, apart from being bias towards michael peterson and leaving out lots of critical evidence and data points, the staircase documentary pushed this homophobic narrowmindeddurhamresidentscantacceptthat mike andkathleenhadanopenmarriageandthat mike isbisexual narrative as the reason michael peterson got convicted. Michael peterson began to stray and spend time on adult web sites. 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. The son of a career military officer, michael peterson moved with family several times during his childhood. The staircase lawyer david rudolf reveals michael peterson.
Michael peterson the staircase updates new interview and book. Michael peterson, who first found her body, made a frantic 911. The staircase director weighs in on whether michael. The staircase focuses on michael peterson, and the murder of his wife kathleen peterson. Apr 08, 2018 per cbs news, michael peterson was tried and convicted of firstdegree murder in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison.
But peterson has always maintained his innocence in his wifes death. Mike peterson walked out of a durham county courtroom friday a convicted felon but a free man after pleading guilty to killing his wife more than 15 years ago. Mike peterson is a good writer he paints a picture with his words and youre there looking out from behind his eyes, experiencing what hes experiencing. Peterson called 911 to report that his wife had fallen down 15, 20 stairs. There are many theories about what happened to kathleen peterson on dec. Michael peterson believes netflixs the staircase helped. First, that she simply had too much to drink one night after. The staircase, a french miniseries which got new episodes through netflix. Michael peterson of netflixs the staircase writes new book. Harrison ford tapped to play durhams mike peterson in new. Deavers expert testimony is a major part of what lead to petersons conviction for the murder of his wife, kathleen peterson, in 2001. Jun 18, 2018 netflixs popular docuseries the staircase gives a compelling look at michael petersons 2003 trial for the murder of his wife kathleen, who was found dead at the bottom of their staircase in their durham, north carolina home on december 9, 2001. The staircase lawyer david rudolf reveals michael peterson is. Michael peterson of netflixs the staircase writes new.
All profits go to charity kindle edition by peterson, michael. Jun 25, 2018 although the staircase feels exhaustive in its coverage of the michael peterson case, following the convicted murder for a span of 15 years, there were things and people the documentary left out. Michael peterson was an author long before the staircase trial. See all books authored by michael peterson, including philosophy of religion. At a time when true crime is easily one of the more popular tv genres, netflix, home of the ever popular making a murderer series, is now set to premiere the staircase on june 8. The staircase, available on netflix, tells the story of michael petersons murder trial in the death of his wife kathleen, who was found in a pool of blood at the bottom of the back staircase in the couples durham home in december 2001. Jun 11, 2018 bolstering the murder theory is the revelation that petersons friend ratliff was also found dead and awash with blood at the bottom of a staircase in germany 16 years prior. The french documentary series the staircase, released on netflix in june 2018, follows the michael peterson case in durham. An introduction to the philosophy of religion, and more on. Michael peterson owl theory in the staircase popsugar. The staircase netflix documentary series and about the death of kathleen peterson and which follows the trial of michael peterson as. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or.
He plans to visit his family and write a book, according to abc. His testimony played a crucial role in sending michael behind bars. Jun 01, 2018 peterson, now a grandfather of two, lives in a 1,200squarefoot twobedroom condo. Petersons case is the subject of the documentary miniseries the staircase, which started filming soon after. One person who should have formed a solid opinion over whether michael peterson is guilty or not guilty is jean xavier delestrade, the director of the staircase, the epic new netflix. The book starts with the death of his wife, continues through his trial, prison sentence, and release. Jun, 2018 there are many theories about what happened to kathleen peterson on dec. And the criminal defense attorney has revealed 75yearold peterson. Before the death of michael petersons wife, kathleen peterson, in 2001, he was a published author and local columnist.
The controversial figure left out of the staircase metro us. The staircase, one of netflixs most anticipated new summer shows, has finally arrived on the streaming platform, and with it comes a whole lot of. Jun 08, 2018 deavers expert testimony is a major part of what lead to petersons conviction for the murder of his wife, kathleen peterson, in 2001. The staircase director on whether an owl couldve led to kathleen peterson s death peterson was convicted in 2003 of murdering kathleen peterson and spent eight years in prison. Michael peterson found his wife at the bottom of the stairs in their home in. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your.
Apr 08, 2018 in december of 2001, kathleen peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the peterson home in durham, north carolina. The staircase doesnt seem concerned with kathleen peterson. Michael peterson the staircase updates new interview. The staircase director reveals what he wasnt allowed to. Michael peterson books list of books by author michael peterson. Bolstering the murder theory is the revelation that petersons friend ratliff was also found dead and awash with blood at the bottom of a staircase in germany 16 years prior. The nbc series most recently broadcast an update of down the back staircase in 2017. Michael petersons life after the staircase isnt going. The staircase director on whether an owl couldve led to kathleen petersons death peterson was convicted in 2003 of murdering kathleen peterson and spent eight years in prison. But public interest in the case didnt really explode until. In december of 2001, kathleen peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the peterson home in durham, north carolina. Michael peterson books list of books by author michael.
As you make your way through all episodes of the staircase, a few different theories about the death of kathleen peterson emerge. The staircase director on the peterson case and the owl theory the best evidence against the owl theory, of course, is that it sounds crazy. This book is about the death of kathleen peterson in durham, north carolina. The staircase she was found dead at the bottom of was just one of. An inside look at the michael peterson case, subject of the hit series the staircase. Criss cross alex cross book 27 by james patterson 4. In january 2019, michael peterson released an independently published memoir, behind the staircase, which chronicles his life since kathleens death, including his time in prison. He was on dr phil today as part of a two day series. Per cbs news, michael peterson was tried and convicted of firstdegree murder in 2003 and sentenced to life in prison. Michael peterson s lead defense attorney, david rudolf, was the clinical law professor of jerry buting, who, along with dean strang, formed the defense team for steven avery, the wrongly accused.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. A true story of murder and a deadly 16yearold secret that tore a family apart st. First of all theres michael peterson, who has already had to serve 8 years in prison for a crime that he insists he didn. Did michael peterson kill his wife in the staircase. After eight years, peterson was granted a new trial after the judge ruled a critical prosecution witness gave misleading testimony.
Jan 31, 2019 mike peterson is a good writer he paints a picture with his words and youre there looking out from behind his eyes, experiencing what hes experiencing. Things got worse when kathleen was slated to be laid off from her wellpaying job. Apr 22, 2019 michael peterson has released a new book titled, behind the staircase. Netflixs the staircase true story where is michael. The pain is obvious at times, and whether you believe his story or not, the story is. The last two decades have been filled with much heart ache and sadness. Michael peterson was an author long before the staircase. Freda black, prosecutor in michael peterson trial, found dead. Michael iver peterson born october 23, 1943 is an american novelist who was convicted in. Apr 21, 2019 michael peterson, subject of the netflix documentary the staircase, has a new book about his wife kathleen peterson, his murder trial, life in prison and life since he was released. Over the years, dateline has continually covered the case of how writer michael petersons wife, kathleen, ended up dead at the base of a staircase in their 14room house. To pass the time while traveling, he became an avid reader.
Then, on december 9, 2001, she was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their home by michael. Jun 21, 2018 the french documentary series the staircase, released on netflix in june 2018, follows the michael peterson case in durham. Peterson, now a grandfather of two, lives in a 1,200squarefoot twobedroom condo. Key aspects of the michael peterson case not included in. Mike peterson walks free as 15year murder case ends with plea deal posted february 24, 2017 5. Books by michael peterson author of reason and religious belief. Selected readings, and reason and religious belief. He became a fervent fan of ernest hemingway and wanted to. Michael peterson, 74, believes he was able to walk free thanks to netflix true crime docuseries, the staircase which documents his trial for the murder of his wife kathleen in 2001. Michael peterson has released a new book titled, behind the staircase. Peterson was convicted of firstdegree murder in connection with her death and spent nearly a decade behind bars.
Freda black, prosecutor in michael peterson trial, found. Kathleen and michael peterson famously lived in a sprawling 14room mansion in the forest hills suburb of durham, north carolina. Jun 11, 2018 the michael peterson saga began the night of dec. Does staircase defense lawyer david rudolf still think. As featured in the hit netflix tv series official website of michael peterson.
Netflixs popular docuseries the staircase gives a compelling look at michael peterson s 2003 trial for the murder of his wife kathleen, who was found dead at the bottom of their staircase in their durham, north carolina home on december 9, 2001. Although the staircase feels exhaustive in its coverage of the michael peterson case, following the convicted murder for a span of 15 years, there were things and. Michael peterson, subject of the netflix documentary the staircase, has a new book about his wife kathleen peterson, his murder trial, life in prison and life since he was released. The staircase director reveals what he wasnt allowed to film. But what has kept me strong and motivated to keep fighting to clear my name, even during the most seemingly impossible moments while incarcerated, was the never ending support of my family, friends, and untold thousands of strangers spread all across the world who were move by my plight. This second trial had been scheduled to begin on may 8, 2017. Michael peterson, subject of the netflix documentary the staircase, has a new book about his wife kathleen peterson, his murder trial, life in. As a novelist, peterson wrote three books, with one of them as just a cowriter, and all three were published in the 90s. Peterson went on trial in 2003 for the murder of his wife kathleen. During mike peterson s trial, duane deaver, bloodspatter expert, gave his testimony in which he explained that the blood present on the staircase wall and on michael s clothes, was evident that the accused was guilty of the firstdegree murder charge of kathleen peterson. And the criminal defense attorney has revealed 75yearold peterson who was. Jun 23, 2018 the staircase, one of netflixs most anticipated new summer shows, has finally arrived on the streaming platform, and with it comes a whole lot of mystery.