The Owl Theory and the Controversy Surrounding Kathleen Peterson's Death

The podcast episode explores the theory proposed by Larry Pollard that an owl was responsible for Kathleen Peterson's death. According to the theory, Kathleen was attacked by an owl outside their house, causing severe injuries to her scalp, and then ran inside where she slipped and fell down the stairs, resulting in her death. While many people ridiculed the theory, experts in owl behavior supported the idea and cited previous cases of owl attacks on humans. The defense lawyers did not pursue the theory during the trial, and Michael Peterson eventually took an Alfred plea to manslaughter charges. The episode highlights the struggle faced by Larry Pollard and the lessons about not dismissing unconventional theories without fully examining the evidence.