Season 1 (2004)
13 afleveringen | Uitzendingen : 10/07/2004 Accident or murder? After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope. Alle afleveringen weergeven 1
Alle afleveringen weergeven 1 (13 afleveringen)
![Crime or Accident?]()
![Secrets and Lies]()
![A Striking Coincidence]()
![A Prosecution Trickery]()
![A Weak Case]()
![The Prosecution's Revenge]()
![The Blow Poke Returns]()
![The Verdict]()
![Reopening the Case]()
![The Last Chance]()
![Looking for Closure]()
![Between Anger and Despair]()
![Flawed Justice]()
afleveringen 1 : Crime or Accident?
Following his wife's suspicious death, Michael Peterson speaks about his version of the events while lawyers and expert witnesses prepare for trial.
afleveringen 2 : Secrets and Lies
As Michael's hidden life comes out into the open, defense experts debate if it will have a significant impact on the coming trial.
afleveringen 3 : A Striking Coincidence
The death of another woman close to Peterson from 17 years earlier sparks a new investigation. She also died on a staircase, casting major doubts over the defense case.
afleveringen 4 : A Prosecution Trickery
As the trial looms and media attention heats up, an autopsy report's wording ruffles the feathers of the defense team.
afleveringen 5 : A Weak Case
The prosecution presents its case while the defense strives to cast a reasonable doubt within the minds of the jury.
afleveringen 6 : The Prosecution's Revenge
A witness brings surprising levity to the stand. The judge rules on an important matter, and Michael's alleged temper comes under scrutiny.
afleveringen 7 : The Blow Poke Returns
Kathleen's sisters pore over Michael's writings. Jurors visit the staircase at Michael's home. A vital piece of evidence reappears.
afleveringen 8 : The Verdict
Is Michael Peterson guilty or not guilty? The jury delivers its verdict regarding the mysterious death of his wife, Kathleen.
afleveringen 9 : Reopening the Case
Eight years later, the possibility that a key witness for the prosecution may have misled the jury could prompt the need for a new trial.
afleveringen 10 : The Last Chance
After more experts testify about the questionable conclusions and claims of Duane Deaver, the judge rules on whether a new trial is necessary.
afleveringen 11 : Looking for Closure
Following two and a half years of house arrest, Michael must decide whether to push for a plea or risk his freedom with a new trial.
afleveringen 12 : Between Anger and Despair
Their faith in the justice system forever shaken, Michael and his family discuss what they can hope to achieve by continuing the fight.
afleveringen 13 : Flawed Justice
Michael speaks to a reporter about the reasons behind his plea. Later, Kathleen's sister delivers a statement of defiance in court.
