Michael Peterson became embroiled in one of America's most famous - and debated - murder case after the death of his wife Kathleen - find out what really happened here
May 05, 2022 - 16:01 BST Eve Crosbie Colin Firth is set to make his long-awaited return to television with the release of true-crime drama The Staircase on Thursday - and we couldn't be more excited to see him grace our screens.In the new HBO/ Sky drama, the Oscar winner will star as novelist Michael Peterson, who became embroiled in one of America's most famous - and debated - murder cases.
How did Michael's wife Kathleen Peterson die? On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the 11,000-square-foot North Carolina home she shared with her husband, Michael. While Michael insisted that he was outside in the garden when she fell, the police found the circumstances surrounding Kathleen's death suspicious and so arrested Michael.His trial began in 2003 and it was around this time that a documentary crew led by French filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade began following the case. The resulting 13-episode docuseries gained a cult following thanks to its surprising twists and bizarre theories proposed by Michael's defence team .
He has also taken up writing again, penning two books about the case. The proceeds for both memoirs, Behind the Staircase and Beyond the Staircase, have been donated to charity. Like this story? Sign up to our What to Watch newsletter to get other stories like this delivered straight to your inbox.
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