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Mysterious case that inspired The Staircase stumps true crime fans for decades
Michael Peterson and Toni Collette as his wife Kathleen.And yes, it’s inspired by real events.It will premiere with a three-episode drop, with each episode being released weekly thereafter.The series is set in a North Carolina suburb 21 years ago when Michael finds his wife Kathleen’s dead body at the base of their staircase.Michael was accused of murdering his wife in December 2001. While he maintained that she had fallen down the staircase, authorities argued that her injuries were consistent with blunt force trauma caused by bludgeoning.The suspicious circumstances surrounding Kathleen’s death and the dramatic revelations that came to light during the trial remain a subject of fascination for true crime enthusiasts across the world.The case courted a wealth of media attention due to its many twists and turns.