Main content
Sorry, this episode is not currently available

Part 1 - The Petersons and the 911 Call

The novelist, a body at the bottom of the staircase, and a court case that grabbed the attention of the world. 5 live uncovers the story of Kathleen and Michael Peterson.

The novelist, a body at the bottom of the staircase, and a court case that grabbed the attention of the world. Chris Warburton introduces the shocking story of Michael and Kathleen Peterson. What was life at 1810 Cedar Street, Durham, NC, like? What kind of couple were they?

Chris talks to friends and neighbours who remember how everything changed one December night in 2001, when Michael called 911 to say he had found his wife bleeding and unconscious at the bottom of the stairs.

Follow the initial police investigation after that call, and how it captured the attention of the world's media, including a team of Oscar winning French documentary makers.

Hear the full story. Download the podcast from bbc.co.uk/5live.

1 hour

Last on

Sun 8 Jul 2018 21:00

Broadcasts

  • Sun 31 Dec 2017 10:00
  • Sun 8 Jul 2018 21:00

Podcast