The Staircase Murders

Based on a true story. New York Times Bestselling novelist Michael Peterson (Treat Williams), accused of killing his successful executive wife in their North Carolina mansion. His four children rallied to his defense, claiming it was an accidental fall down the stairs, while his stepdaughter Caitlin (Samaire Armstrong) broke ranks with the family and publicly accused Michael of murder. And while documentary cameras rolled to prove his innocence, shocking rumors and revelations began to emerge about Michael? Was this Mayoral Candidate, bestselling writer, and war-hero REALLY what he claimed to be? (Verleiher-Text)