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  • The Staircase (2004–2018)
  • TV-MA
    TV Series | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama
The Staircase (2004–2018)
TV-MA
TV Series | 629 min | Documentary, Crime, Drama

The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.
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Writers
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade (written by) | Nathalie Sobania (french adaptation)
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Cinematographers
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Status
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Updated Jul 24, 2004

Release date (First episode)
Jun 2004 (United States)
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Cast

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76 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
11
David Rudolf
Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Lead Attorney Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Lead Attorney   See fewer
11
Ron Guerette
Self / Self - Private Investigator for the Defense Self / Self - Private Investigator for the Defense   See fewer
10
Martha Ratliff
Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Adopted Daughter Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Adopted Daughter   See fewer
10
9
Tom Maher
Self - Defense Attorney Self - Defense Attorney   See fewer
8
8
Clayton Peterson
Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Son Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Son   See fewer
8
Todd Peterson
Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Son Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Son   See fewer
8
Orlando Hudson
Self / Self - Superior Court Judge Self / Self - Superior Court Judge   See fewer
8
7
7
Arthur Holland
Self / Self - Lead Police Investigator Self / Self - Lead Police Investigator   See fewer
7
7
6
Lori Campbell
Self - Kathleen Peterson's Sister / Self Self - Kathleen Peterson's Sister / Self   See fewer
6
5
Margie Fargo
Self - Jury Expert Self - Jury Expert   See fewer
5
David Saacks
Self / Self - Assistant District Attorney / Self - Prosecutor / Self - Prosecutor's Office Self / Self - Assistant District Attorney / Self - Prosecutor / Self - Prosecutor's Office   See fewer
5
Becky Peterson
Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law Self / Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law   See fewer
5
5
Julia Sims
Self / Self - Reporter Self / Self - Reporter   See fewer
5
Bettye Blackwell
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Kellie Colgan
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Richard Sarratt
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Paul Harrison
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Ann Pennington
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Shirley Ferrell
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Kristen Lyon Jones
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Keith Hall
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Charlene Gill
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
Tonia Rogers
Self - Juror Self - Juror   See fewer
5
4
Tim Palmbach
Self - DNA Expert / Self - Forensic Expert / Self - Forensics Expert Self - DNA Expert / Self - Forensic Expert / Self - Forensics Expert   See fewer
4
Faris Bandak
Self - Biomechanical Engineer Self - Biomechanical Engineer   See fewer
3
Werner Spitz
Self - Forensic Pathologist Self - Forensic Pathologist   See fewer
3
Jack Peterson
Self - Michael & Bill's Brother Self - Michael & Bill's Brother   See fewer
3
Guy Seaberg
Self / Self - Attorney & Family Friend Self / Self - Attorney & Family Friend   See fewer
3
2
Deborah Radisch
Self - Medical Examiner Self - Medical Examiner   See fewer
2
2
Mike Klinkosum
Self / Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self / Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney   See fewer
2
Dorian Peterson
Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson   See fewer
2
Tracey Cline
Self - District Attorney Self - District Attorney   See fewer
2
Joseph Neff
Self - Reporter for the News & Observer Self - Reporter for the News & Observer   See fewer
2
1
1
1
Jean Casarez
Self - Reporter Self - Reporter   See fewer
1
1
Cheryl Appel-Schumacher
Self - Witness & Colleague Self - Witness & Colleague   See fewer
1
Rosemary Kelloway
Self - Elizabeth Ratliff's Sister Self - Elizabeth Ratliff's Sister   See fewer
1
Billie Allen
Self - Current Resident of the Ratliff Home Self - Current Resident of the Ratliff Home   See fewer
1
Demorris Lee
Self - Journalist Self - Journalist   See fewer
1
Jan Leetsma
Self - Neuropathologist Expert Self - Neuropathologist Expert   See fewer
1
Josh Carton
Self - Witness Coach Self - Witness Coach   See fewer
1
Dan George
Self - Crime Scene Investigator Self - Crime Scene Investigator   See fewer
1
Regina Green
Self - Friend of the Petersons Self - Friend of the Petersons   See fewer
1
Mary Allen
Self - 911 Operator & Witness Self - 911 Operator & Witness   See fewer
1
Amybeth Berner
Self - Witness & Friend Self - Witness & Friend   See fewer
1
Barbara Malagnino
Self - Witness & the Ratliffs' Nanny Self - Witness & the Ratliffs' Nanny   See fewer
1
Tonya Pearce
Self - 911 Operator / Witness Self - 911 Operator / Witness   See fewer
1
1
Tom Bevel
Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst   See fewer
1
Chris Swecker
Self - Former Assistant FBI Director Self - Former Assistant FBI Director   See fewer
1
Bradley Bannon
Self - Kirk Turner's Attorney Self - Kirk Turner's Attorney   See fewer
1
1
1
Paulette Sutton
Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst   See fewer
1
Greg Taylor
Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict   See fewer
1
Christine Mumma
Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney   See fewer
1
Mary Jude Darrow
Self - Mike Klinkosum's Second Chair Self - Mike Klinkosum's Second Chair   See fewer
1
Jim Dornfried
Self - District Attorney Self - District Attorney   See fewer
1
Jim Hendrix
Self - Private Investigator for the Defense Self - Private Investigator for the Defense   See fewer
1
Roger A. Nichols
Self - Durham District Attorney Self - Durham District Attorney   See fewer
1
Nancy Grace
Self (2004) Self (2004)   See fewer
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