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In a way,The Staircaseis like a true-crime version oftheUpseries, albeit on a much more modest scale.
It is compelling, but like many entries in this genre, not exactly an objective work of journalism.
Later, Michael found her lying at the bottom of a staircase inside their home.
He believed she must have fallen and called 9-1-1.
Kathleen died at the scene and not long after, Peterson was arrested and accused of killing her.
It also proves that cases as long as this one dont necessarily ever bring closure.
Its also notable that Peterson admits that he fibbed about certain personal matters.
Is he capable of lying about other things, too?
But with that access and perspective comes a sacrifice of full objectivity.
(Title of episode: The Owls Are Not What They Seem.)
It is mentioned only in passing inThe Staircase.
She also implies it has served as a propaganda tool for the accused.
