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The Staircase tells the compelling story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing his wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home, and the 16 year judicial battle that followed.

The series follows the entire case from the first few days after Kathleen's death to its unbelievable conclusion in court. Get unprecedented access to the defendant and his team of lawyers, investigators and forensics experts as they react to every surprise revelation and astonishing accusation. And see the controversial events through the eyes of the unusual family battling for their father's life. Will the jury believe Peterson's an innocent man or condemn him as a cold-blooded killer? Each staggering twist will keep you guessing right up to the final verdict.

Show Info

Network: France Canal+ (2004 - 2018)
Schedule: Thursdays (60 min)
Status: Ended
Language: French
Show Type: Documentary
Episodes ordered: 13 episodes

Official site: www.mycanal.fr

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Previous Episode

Une justice imparfaite

Episode 1x13; Jul 19, 2018

After much fraught deliberations, a deal has been negotiated for an "Alford plea," wherein Peterson will plead guilty while still asserting his innocence. He attends the hearing, facing his late wife's sisters, who still believe that he murdered her.

Previous Episodes

Episode NameAirdateTrailer
1x13: Une justice imparfaiteJul 19, 2018
1x12: Entre désespoir et colèreJul 12, 2018
1x11: En quête d'une résolutionJul 5, 2018
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Also known as:
  • The Staircase (United States United States)
  • Death on the Staircase (United Kingdom United Kingdom)
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