The owl theory is never mentioned in The Staircase and wasn’t used in Michael Peterson’s trial or appeals. After the mysterious death of his wife, author Michael Peterson watches his life go under the microscope. Caroline Westbrook Thursday 21 Jun 2018 1:41 pm. The Staircase: Season 1 (Podcast) The Owl Theory (Extra) Episodes The Staircase. Join here. In the opening episode of “The Staircase,” Peterson recalls a nice evening spent with his wife. A review of The Staircase, the true-crime docuseries that examines the Michael Peterson case, in which he is accused of killing his wife Kathleen, and its winding trip through the judicial system. Why The Staircase owl theory gap is troubling. Season 1. In the first episode of My Favorite Murder, Georgia and Karen reference “the Staircase” murder, but it isn’t until the celebratory 100th episode that they discuss the infamous, and deeply strange, case. The community is a space for you to share articles, discuss last night’s episode of your favorite show, or ask questions! The Staircase was focused solely on documenting the case’s legal ups and downs, not solving Kathleen’s death, and the owl theory was never seriously pursued by … And, yeah, he gets into the owl theory. "The staircase" is an engrossing look at contemporary American justice that features more twists than a legal bestseller. Crime or Accident? 'The Staircase' Attorney David Rudolf Isn't Happy The Owl Theory Became A Joke Michael Peterson's trusted lawyer explains why his client agreed to a documentary. Release year: 2018. Granted unusual access to Peterson's lawyers, home and immediate family, de Lestrade's cameras capture the defense team as it considers its strategic options. Kathleen Peterson died on December 9, 2001 in the North Carolina home that she shared with her husband Michael. 48m. Written by Julie Pouillon 1. Accident or murder? Advertisement. What is The Staircase’s ‘owl theory’ and did an owl really cause Kathleen Peterson’s death? The death of Kathleen Peterson, who was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in her home, has been the subject of much fascination, starting with the miniseries The Staircase… Netflix has ordered additional episodes of the French documentary series "The Staircase," which has chronicled the Michael Peterson murder trial and all of its many twists and turns. The Staircase owl theory gap becomes glaring in light of a 2009 reexamination of the evidence, which seemed to … The bizarre case of Michael Peterson's murder trial is the subject of the new Netflix docu-series The Staircase.