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Michael Peterson in Soupçons (2004)
The compelling story of Michael Peterson, a crime novelist accused of killing wife Kathleen after she is found dead at the bottom of a staircase in their home.
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The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.The high-profile murder trial of American novelist Michael Peterson following the death of his wife Kathleen Peterson in 2001.

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    • Michael Peterson
    • David Rudolf
    • Ron Guerette
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    • Stars
      • Michael Peterson
      • David Rudolf
      • Ron Guerette
    • 244User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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      • 2 wins total

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    Michael Peterson
    Michael Peterson
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    • 2004–2018
    David Rudolf
    David Rudolf
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    • 2004–2018
    Ron Guerette
    Ron Guerette
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    • 2004–2013
    Martha Ratliff
    Martha Ratliff
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    • 2004–2018
    Margaret Ratliff
    Margaret Ratliff
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    • 2004–2013
    Tom Maher
    Tom Maher
    • Self - Defense Attorney
    • 2004
    Bill Peterson
    Bill Peterson
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    • 2004
    Clayton Peterson
    Clayton Peterson
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    • 2004–2013
    Todd Peterson
    Todd Peterson
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    • 2004–2013
    Orlando Hudson
    Orlando Hudson
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    Freda Black
    Freda Black
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    Jim Hardin
    Jim Hardin
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    Arthur Holland
    Arthur Holland
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    • 2004
    Patricia Peterson
    Patricia Peterson
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    • 2004–2013
    Lori Campbell
    Lori Campbell
    • Self - Kathleen Peterson's Sister…
    • 2004–2013
    Kerry Sutton
    Kerry Sutton
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    • 2004–2013
    Caitlin Atwater
    Caitlin Atwater
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    Margie Fargo
    Margie Fargo
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    • 2004
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    6anthonycohen-60451

    Too long

    A good story kinda ruined by Netflix. Drags on for what seems like an eternity & i lost interest. I just ended up asking a friend how it ended.
    8lallen08

    Biased and fascinating on many levels

    I knew nothing about the Peterson case before watching this film obsessively over a weekend. Even with Lestrade's clearly biased presentation, I came to the same conclusion the jury did - testament to the strength of the autopsy evidence. Res ipsa loquitur - she simply could not have died from a fall down the stairs given the lacerations and the blood. And nothing to suggest that an intruder caused her death. Sure, I winced when Freda Black went on and on about the porn, as if its existence on Peterson's computer in and of itself indicates anything. But all in all it was an interesting lesson into how the skilled storyteller can skew anything towards his chosen bias. And the score was absolutely exquisite.
    9nickakilburn

    Great documentary, especially if you like a view inside the courtroom

    I found this to be a very captivating documentary. I didn't find it to be too long like other reviewers mentioned but I will agree that it is somewhat biased. I've never seen a doc that goes into as much detail as this one did. If you enjoy watching lawyers argue and try to prove their points to a jury then you will definitely enjoy this.
    6smcgilli-2

    Interesting story but horrible editing

    I wont go over the whole story here as many other have already done so. Yes, this is a tragic story and has some interesting twists. Yes, I feel that justice was not well served for this whole investigation and trial. However, this 13 episode series could have easily been edited down to 6 or 7 episodes. There is SO much fluff. There are SO many scenes that drag on or rehash the same info. The characters are just not that interesting to hear them go on and on. They even have drawn out scenes of cars parking or driving away or people walking...nothing going on. No drama. No storytelling. No point. It makes a slow story feel a LOT slower.
    10alexandresouriau

    It's not about the case. It's about the Justice system

    If you want to watch a police documentary don't watch this one because the mystery is still here (even though there are certain theories going around on the internet, I'll let you look by yourself).

    This documentary is about a broken justice system that doesn't allow the defendant the fair ability to defend themselves. The State is the prosecution so why would they handle themselves all the evidence? It needs an unbiased third party to handle such evidence. Politics come into play in all aspect of society and it's just sad that it also colors the justice system, which should be politic-free and unbiased, always.

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      Film editor Sophie Brunet had a 15-year relationship with the subject Michael Peterson, lasting from 2002 until May 2017. Jean-Xavier de Lestrade claims her involvement never influenced her editing.
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      Edited into Soupçons 2: La dernière chance (2013)

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      • December 16, 2022 (France)
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      • Durham, North Carolina, USA
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