An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase(2018)
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Synopsis
Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic, accidental fall. But was she murdered? In this three-part series, we investigate the shocking details of the case through the people closest to it. We'll also reveal a 16-year-old secret and examine one of the most dramatic trials in recent history.
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) is a documentary and crime series that premiered on April 8, 2018, spanning 1 season and 3 episodes. It stars Diane Dimond and Diane Fanning. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- First aired:
- 2018-04-08
- Last aired:
- 2018-04-10
An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Cast & Crew
Main cast
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 17 ratings.
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I stream An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) is available to stream on Philo, Discovery+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Investigation Discovery and Discovery +, with episodes also available to buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. Availability comes from JustWatch data and varies by country.
How many seasons of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase are there?
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase has 1 season and 3 episodes in total, starting from its premiere on April 8, 2018.
Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase still running?
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No. An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is marked as ended, with the final episode airing on April 10, 2018.
Who is in the cast of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) stars Diane Dimond and Diane Fanning. The full cast list with character names is available in the cast section of this page.
Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase any good?
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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2018) is rated 6.9 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and suits viewers who like documentary and crime series. Reviews from viewers are collected further down this page.