Michael Peterson Coverage

The Staircase: HBO series on infamous Durham case devotes a full episode to the 'owl theory'

An HBO series is the latest look at the death of Durham businesswoman Kathleen Peterson.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer

Harrison Ford to play Michael Peterson, executive produce TV series

Harrison Ford's first crack at television in years could lead him to playing the role of Michael Peterson, the man who was accused of murdering his wife in 2001.

Durham novelist Michael Peterson denies killing his wife in latest Dr. Phil episode

A new Dr. Phil episode airing on Monday will examine Michael Peterson, a Durham novelist maintaining his innocence after the Dec. 9, 2001 death of his wife, Kathleen.

Jessica Patrick, WRAL digital journalist

Crabtree: SBI mistakes on Peterson case were like framing a guilty man

In a radio interview, WRAL's David Crabtree, who covered the murder trial of Michael Peterson as it happened, recalls the case and shares his opinion on the verdict.

Freda Black, prosecutor in Michael Peterson trial, found dead in her home

Freda Black, who served as assistant prosecutor in Mike Peterson's 2003 murder trial, was found dead in her Durham home Sunday, police said Monday.

Michael Peterson: 'The Staircase' on Netflix revisits Durham case

WRAL coverage of the murder of Durham businesswoman and philanthropist Kathleen Peterson and the trial of her husband, the novelist Michael Peterson.

On the Record: After murder case ends, Mike Peterson talks about plea deal that set him free

On the Record talks with Mike Peterson after he takes a plea deal in the case of his wife's death and is released from prison.

WRAL.com archive: Mike Peterson case