Synopsis
5 live uncovers the incredible story of Kathleen and Michael Peterson
Episodes
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#03: Peter
06/02/2020 Duration: 36minA drug gang wanted to kill him. A murderer on the run pointed a shotgun into his face. Peter Bleksley reveals why his Met experiences prepare him for this manhunt.
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#00 The Preview - Manhunt: Finding Kevin Parle
04/02/2020 Duration: 40sA live investigation: Two murders, one fugitive and a hunter tracking down the target.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: Just one more thing...
07/01/2019 Duration: 01minA short message from Chris about his new podcast: End Of Days
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #18 'The Last Few Steps'
23/07/2018 Duration: 47minThis all action final episode features the first broadcast interview with Michael Peterson’s own sister and has reflections on the final 3 episodes of The Staircase TV series.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #17 'The Peterson Show'
16/07/2018 Duration: 42minThe podcast series returns to review new episodes of the TV hit “The Staircase” and features an interview with the film’s director.(reuploaded with fixed audio levels)
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #16 'Where Are They Now?'
19/09/2017 Duration: 50minThe final episode of this series of Beyond Reasonable Doubt tries to tie up some of the loose ends of the case, Chris explains how we've tried to speak to some of the other people involved in the case and find out how the tragic events of 2001 affected them long after.This episode was recorded in front of an audience at the London Podcast Festival and is presented here as performed in front of - and with the help of - a room full of BRD obsessives .....
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #15 'According To Michael'
05/09/2017 Duration: 50minIn the penultimate episode of the series, Chris talks to Michael Peterson himself. In a tense and unedited interview, Mr Peterson tells Chris what he thinks is wrong with the series, re-affirms his innocence and answers some of your listener questions.He also explains why - as heard in the last episode - why he bought three blowpokes while his original trial was still going on.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #14 'Judge and Jury'
29/08/2017 Duration: 46minChris goes behind the scenes of the original Peterson trial and is given rare interviews with Judge Orlando Hudson, the then D.A Jim Hardin - now also a judge - and juror Kelli Colgan. They talk about the stresses and strains of the long and high profile case and reveal details not heard before including the fact that Michael Peterson bought 3 blowpokes while his trial was still going on. Kelli Colgan tells Chris how every juror- bar none- finished the case in tears. There's also a preview of the next episode - which features an interview with Michael Peterson himself.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #13 'A Sister's Story'
21/08/2017 Duration: 53minCandace Zamperini sits down with Chris and talks openly and powerfully of how the loss of her sister and the twists and turns of the tragedy since then have affected her and her family....
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #12 'Compromise and Confrontation'
15/08/2017 Duration: 27minMichael Peterson returns to court in the hope of doing a deal. Kathleen's sisters are determined that he should be reminded that their loss hasn't got any easier over the 16 years since she died...
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #11 'Alford Schmalford'
08/08/2017 Duration: 19minAfter nearly 3000 days in jail, Michael Peterson is out – but should he get a new trial, have his case thrown out – or something else ?...
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #10a 'Owl Theory Q&A'
03/08/2017 Duration: 18minChris goes back to the man behind “Owl Theory” and gets answers to your Twitter questions about whether a bird could have contributed to the death of Kathleen Peterson…
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #10 'The Return of Duane Deaver'
03/08/2017 Duration: 24minA character from the original trial re-appears and gives Michael Peterson hope of getting out of jail, nearly 3000 days after he was imprisoned and 10 years after the death of his wife Kathleen...
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #9 'Owl Theory'
25/07/2017 Duration: 17minAlmost 7 years after Kathleen Peterson was found at the bottom of the staircase, friend, neighbour and respected attorney Larry Pollard presents an alternative version of events…involving an owl!
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #8 'Judgement Day...'
17/07/2017 Duration: 18minFive months after the Michael Peterson trial began the jury is sent out to consider their verdict ; they looked at 500 pieces of evidence and heard from 70 witnesses.They will decide whether Michael is a murderer, or a grieving husband coping with the accidental and tragic death of his wife Kathleen….
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #7 'The Blood And The Blow Poke'
10/07/2017 Duration: 29minFollowing the revelations about Michael’s sexuality and the death of Liz Ratliff 17 years earlier in similar circumstances, Chris concentrates on the physical evidence presented to the Michael Peterson trial jury – including the blood and the blow poke.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #6 'Sex, Lies and Videotape'
04/07/2017 Duration: 31minThe prosecution try to establish a motive, and look at the couples' finances.
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Beyond Reasonable Doubt: #5 'Christmas In Jail'
27/06/2017 Duration: 26minChris Warburton looks at the principal players in the Michael Peterson murder trial as the prime suspect prepares to face Christmas in jail.