'The Staircase' : The True Story Behind HBO Max's True Crime Series
Photo: Courtesy of HBO Max HBO Max is tellingthe true story of Kathleen Peterson’s tragic and mysterious death. The Staircase, which is set to hit the streamer on May 5, stars Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, anovelist who was convicted of murdering his wifeKathleen Peterson (Toni Collette) after she was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in their home. The real-life tragedy took place in December 2001 in Durham, North Carolina, and has gained media attention in recent years due to the mysterious nature of the case....