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Down the Back Staircase

Dateline NBC

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Michael Peterson - The Alleged Murder Weapon Found

Michael peterson was found guilty of murdering his wife, kathleen. The prosecution claimed he bludgeoned her to death with a fireplace blowpoke. But the defence argued that she died from natural causes and had no skull or bone fractures. They also called celebrity forensic expert doctor henry lee of o j k's fame for their case. And then they sud meve verdict, your heart stops. What had happened on that back staircase. Michael says those closest to him have known this is not what happened. He said: 'I don't know how I can ever forgive myself'

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