Kathleen Peterson is one of the most bizarre stories ever documented in the entertainment world. The Staircase is an HBO Max original and premiered in 2022. However, Netflix has now brought the series back, keeping the mystery of Kathleen’s tragic demise alive. Colin Firth has done an impeccable role at portraying ‘Michael Peterson’, the novelist who was convicted of murdering his wife, ‘Kathleen Peterson’, played by Toni Collette.
The real-life tragedy occurred in December 2001 in Durham and has garnered immense media attention due to its offbeat nature. The case unraveled when Kathleen was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their home. The 10-episode series was eventually picked up by Netflix, further increasing interest in the trial and the Peterson family. However, how did the novelist become the prime suspect in the case? Let’s find out.
Is The Staircase based on a true story?
