On Dec. 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of a staircase in her home. Her husband, Durham novelist Michael Peterson, was charged with her death. Nearly two years later, a jury found Peterson guilty of first-degree murder. He is serving a life sentence at Nash Correctional Institution.

  1. Judge Awards $35M in Peterson Wrongful Death Suit

    A judge on Thursday accepted a $25 million settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit against Durham novelist Michael Peterson, nearly a year after both parties reached the agreement.

    1. Jan. 31, 2008
  2. Convicted Killer Mike Peterson Writing Again

    Durham novelist Mike Peterson, in prison for killing his wife, is writing again, according to the author of a new book about the Korean War.

    1. Nov. 19, 2007
  3. State Supreme Court Rejects Mike Peterson's Appeal

    The state Supreme Court ruled Friday convicted murderer Mike Peterson will not get a new trial. Peterson is serving a life sentence for the 2001 beating death of his wife, Kathleen.

    1. Nov. 9, 2007
  4. Peterson Case Goes to N.C. Supreme Court

    The state Supreme Court on Monday heard the appeal of Durham novelist and former mayoral candidate Michael Peterson to overturn his first-degree murder conviction in his wife's death.

    1. Sep. 11, 2007
  5. Michael Peterson Cited for Having Another Inmate's Meds

    Convicted killer and former Durham mayoral candidate Michael Peterson served 10 days in segregation at Nash Correctional Institution this month after he was found with another prisoner's medications, authorities said.

    1. Aug 20, 2007
  6. Peterson Removed From Segregation

    Correctional officers removed convicted killer and former Durham mayoral candidate Michael Peterson from administrative segregation Wednesday.

    1. Jul 23, 2007
  7. Peterson Separated From Inmates During Probe

    Convicted killer Michael Peterson has been segregated from other inmates while Nash Correctional Institution officials investigate allegations against him, authorities said.

    1. Jul 14, 2007
  8. Peterson Murder Case Now a TV Movie

    The murder case against Durham novelist Mike Peterson is now a TV movie set to air Sunday night.

    1. Jul 21, 2007
  9. Michael Peterson House Back on Market

    The home where one of the Triangle’s most infamous murders took place is on the market again.

    1. Apr 4, 2007
  10. Peterson, Stepdaughter Reach $25M Agreement in Wrongful Death Suit

    The daughter of a slain Nortel Networks executive has accepted a $25 million settlement in a civil lawsuit against her stepfather, Durham novelist Michael Peterson.

    1. Apr 4, 2007
  11. 'Partial' Agreement Reached in Peterson Civil Suit

    The attorney for the daughter of a slain Nortel Networks executive said Wednesday they have reached a "partial" agreement in a civil lawsuit against Durham novelist Michael Peterson.

    1. Feb 1, 2007
  12. Judge Sets Date in Michael Peterson Civil Trial

    A Durham judge has set a trial date of June 25 in the wrongful death lawsuit against a Durham novelist convicted of killing his wife.

    1. Jan 11, 2007
  13. Attorney Drops Legal Challenge in Peterson Civil Case

    A legal challenge to a bankruptcy claim by convicted killer Michael Peterson has been dropped.

    1. Dec 28, 2006
  14. Peterson Civil Trial Can Move Forward, Judge Rules

    A federal bankruptcy judge, overturning a previous stay, has ruled that civil proceedings against Durham novelist Michael Peterson can move forward.

    1. Nov 14, 2006
  15. Appeals Court Won't Overturn Peterson's Murder Conviction

    1. Sep 19, 2006
  16. Jailed Novelist In Trouble For Having Too Many Stamps

    1. Sep 12, 2006
  17. Convicted Killer Mike Peterson's Finances To Be Discussed In Hearing

    1. Dec 10, 2006
  18. Judge: Mike Peterson Appeal Must Be Settled Before Civil Lawsuit

    1. Nov 14, 2006
  19. Slideshow: The Michael Peterson Case

    1. Jan. 1, 2008
  20. Michael Peterson Pre-Trial Coverage (2001)

    1. Dec 9, 2006
  21. Michael Peterson Pre-Trial Coverage (2002)

    1. Jan 1, 2007
  22. Michael Peterson Pre-Trial Coverage (2003)

    1. Jan 1, 2007
  23. Michael Peterson Murder Trial (Jury Selection)

    1. Jan 1, 2007
  24. Michael Peterson Murder Trial

    1. Jan 1, 2007
  25. Michael Peterson Post-Trial Coverage

    1. Aug 20, 2007