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Academy Award-winning documentary filmmaker, Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, presents a gripping courtroom thriller, offering a rare and revealing inside look at a high-profile murder trial. In 2001, author Michael Peterson was arraigned for the murder of his wife Kathleen, whose body was discovered lying

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Status Ended

First Air Date 2004-10-07

Last Air Date 2018-06-08

Seasons 1

Episodes 13

Ratings

TMDB 7.5

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lexy_writes shared a tip "I thought that this was good"

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kaylie_knox shared a tip "It was good in the beginning but the last few episodes was dragging on"

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ghostie_gal shared a tip "This was very entertaining but am I the only one who feels like there were more episodes than there needed to be? 🤔"

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oharnela shared a tip "I have a hard time with this one, what really happened?? He definitely had something to do with it!!"

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james_dunphy shared a tip "I like this, but felt unsatisfied at the end."

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mindy_harman shared a tip "This was a suggestion from my boss (who is an attorney) and it was such an interesting look at oir legal system"

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Go0mba shared a tip "At first I was like “ok wtf?” but the more I watched, the more angry I got so I didn’t finish the last 3 episodes. 🤯"

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katrice_masters shared a tip "We know you did it!"

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katrice_masters shared a tip "Total creep vibes"

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michelle_davison_7921 shared a tip "I believe the guy is guilty. I found this documentary to be well done and had me hanging on until the very end."

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hannah_hoopingarner shared a tip "Depends. True crime fan?"

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cory_mellinger shared a tip "Brilliantly done."

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rebecca_s._tuttle shared a tip "Sooo good!"

crystal_keba shared a tip "True crime"

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tamira_powe shared a tip "THIS was amazing. I’m gonna watch the HBO series as well, I love long form documentary. Super captivating."

jennifer_mosychuk shared a tip "This was fascinating!!!"

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trina_knighten shared a tip "Great crime doc"

dani_miller_2592 shared a tip "Very interesting series."

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krysten_ervin shared a tip "Dude is so innocent, respectfully."

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nora_spaulding shared a tip "Such an intense ride- I didn’t know who to believe or which side to be on. Honestly a sad but good all around crime doc."

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Vanndrea shared a tip "This was thrilling to watch, but very long"

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stefii.j shared a tip "Yup"

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rachel_finkelstein shared a tip "I live in Durham NC and it’s infuriating to see this asshole walking around town. I always give him the stink eye"

alexia_clark_3283 shared a tip "Well done and engaging."

christin_kaminski shared a tip "It was good. Infuriating but in a good way."

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lisa_loo shared a tip "Very well presented."

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toni_clary shared a tip "I would have to say.... all of them 🤣"

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grayson_savage shared a tip "A must see for true crime lovers!"

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rick_harry shared a tip "Guys its a must watch , if you like true story, and investigation ."

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ashley_mcelroy shared a tip "Really good!"

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missy_geric shared a tip "A good binge"

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mallory_holdbrooks shared a tip "Rewatching now! Last time hubby fell asleep so I stopped can’t wait to watch the whole thing"

laura_hartman shared a tip "I loved that it felt like you were watching it in real time."

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francy_duncan shared a tip "Had me guessing the entire time"

marissa_jodway shared a tip "I really enjoyed this one!! Thought it was very interesting!"

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john_brewer_9086 shared a tip "Loved it. It's really addictive. Had me thinking the whole time."

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greg_snprone shared a tip "It was pretty good. I had seen some prior true crime shows about the case as well."

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mrsjoannfabrics shared a tip "Bisexual icon Michael Peterson"

baylee_harty shared a tip "There is so much footage in this documentary it’s really immersive. I couldn’t get enough."

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megan_marsh_4427 shared a tip "Yea it was pretty good!!!"

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kate_horvat shared a tip "Absolutely! Great docu-series. The Jinx on HBO was another one similar to this that was great, too!"

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liz_cole_309 shared a tip "Gripping"

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andy_martin_2970 shared a tip "i definitely think he did it so its sad how the case against him was mishandled and rushed instead of thought out."

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meghan_speight shared a tip "yesss! the keepers is amazing. so is the pharmacist and how to fix a drug scandal!"

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