The Staircase Murders Part 1: Two Dead Women, Two Staircases, One Suspect

The Staircase Murders Part 1: Two Dead Women, Two Staircases, One SuspectMichael Peterson called 911 at 2:40 a.m. saying his wife fell down the stairs. But the words he chose in that call would haunt him for years. Seven deep cuts to her scalp. No skull fracture. No brain injury. Blood everywhere. And then prosecutors dug up another body from 17 years earlier. Another staircase. Another dead woman. Same man. This is Part 1 of the story of how circumstantial evidence, flawed forensic science, and prejudice against a bisexual man sent someone to death row when the physical evidence never actually proved murder.#TheStaircase #MichaelPeterson #KathleenPeterson #TrueCrimePodcast #ForensicScience #WrongfulConviction #BloodSpatterAnalysis🔔 Subscribe for True Crime Cases multiple times a weekNever miss a story. Subscribe to 10 Minute Murder for bite-sized true crime episodes delivered fresh every week.Discount codes from show sponsors. Support 10 Minute Murder and save money at the same time:https://hypernaturalstyle.com/discount/10MMhttps://zivo.life/discount/10MMhttps://bigforkbrands.com/discount/10MMhttps://prepstartsnow.com/discount/10MM📱 Follow for Behind-the-Scenes Content Get exclusive case updates, research photos, and sneak peeks of upcoming episodes:Instagram: @10minutemurder on IGTikTok: @10minutemurder on TikTokFacebook: 10 Minute Murder on FB💬 Have a Case Suggestion? Know a fascinating case that deserves coverage? I love listener suggestions and feature the best ones in upcoming episodes. Email: [email protected] Website: 10minutemurder.com ⭐ Help Grow the True Crime CommunityRate & Review: Leave a 5-star review to help other true crime fans discover the showShare: Send this episode to fellow true crime enthusiastsJoin the Discussion: Tag us in your episode reactions on social media🎧 Want Even More True Crime? If you love the brief and bingeable vibe, check out my other podcast: 10 Minute Mystery - same bingeable storytelling, different cases. Search "10 Minute Mystery" wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for being part of the 10 Minute Murder community. Let's make 2025 the ultimate year for bite-sized true crime storytelling. 🖤Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/10-minute-murder-bingeable-true-crime-stories--4603604/support.