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The Staircase: The Real Story

Is Michael Peterson a cold-blooded killer or the victim of a crooked justice system? Chris Warburton hears from the real people behind the headlines.

Radio 5 Live,4 episodes

Episodes

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Episode 1: A Night in December
What happened the night Kathleen Peterson died at the foot of a staircase in her home?
39 mins08 Jun 2022
Episode 2: A crooked table?
Michael is in court, accused over Kathleen’s death. He fears the trial will not be fair.
39 mins08 Jun 2022
Episode 3: Pursuing Alford
Michael agrees to a manslaughter plea, whilst maintaining his innocence, to avoid prison.
43 mins08 Jun 2022
Episode 4: 'The Staircase Industry'
The films, dramas, documentaries, books... why does this story keep resurfacing?
40 mins08 Jun 2022