The Staircase Reopening the Case (Season 1, Episode 9)
TV Episode | Documentary, Crime, Drama

The Staircase

Reopening the Case (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV Episode | Documentary, Crime, Drama

Flashforward to 2011. It has been eight years since Peterson was incarcerated in prison. His family and his lawyers have never given up hope for an appeal, but the North Carolina Court of Appeal and Supreme Court have denied him the right ...See moreFlashforward to 2011. It has been eight years since Peterson was incarcerated in prison. His family and his lawyers have never given up hope for an appeal, but the North Carolina Court of Appeal and Supreme Court have denied him the right to a new trial. As this chapter recalls the details of the case, a dramatic twist throws doubt on his conviction, and we visit a tired and emaciated Peterson in his prison cell. See less

Director

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade (directed by)

Writer

Jean-Xavier de Lestrade (written by)

Producer

Allyson Luchak

Composer

Jocelyn Pook (music)

Cinematographer

Isabelle Razavet (cinematography)

Editor

Sophie Brunet (editing)

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Edit Released

Updated Nov 21, 2013

Release date

Nov 21, 2013 (France)

Awards

Series awards

2 wins

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24 cast members

Name	Known for
Tom Bevel Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst See fewer	Forensic Files (1996)
Freda Black Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	NC Wanted (2007)
Sophie Brunet Self Self See fewer	Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
Tracey Cline Self - District Attorney Self - District Attorney See fewer	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Duane Deaver Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	Forensic Files (1996)
Ron Guerette Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Jim Hardin Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Orlando Hudson Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Mike Klinkosum Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney See fewer	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Christine Mumma Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney See fewer	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Joseph Neff Self - Reporter for the News & Observer Self - Reporter for the News & Observer See fewer	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Tim Palmbach Self - DNA Expert Self - DNA Expert See fewer	Trace Evidence: The Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee (2004)
Becky Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Clayton Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Son Self - Michael Peterson's Son See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Dorian Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson See fewer	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Jack Peterson Self - Michael & Bill's Brother Self - Michael & Bill's Brother See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Kathleen Peterson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Michael Peterson Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Margaret Ratliff Self Self See fewer	Subject (I) (2022)
Martha Ratliff Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
David Rudolf Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)
Chris Swecker Self - Former Assistant FBI Director Self - Former Assistant FBI Director See fewer	The Con (I) (2020)
Greg Taylor Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict See fewer	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Candace Zamperini Self Self See fewer	The Staircase (2004)