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Staircase Murder: Part 2

2020/6/22
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播音员:本案的核心围绕着迈克尔·彼得森是否谋杀了他的妻子凯瑟琳展开。检方认为迈克尔杀害了凯瑟琳,并伪造了现场,使其看起来像意外事故。他们提供了大量的法医证据,例如案发现场异常大量的血迹,凯瑟琳颅骨上的七处深裂伤,以及迈克尔短裤上的血迹等,来支持他们的说法。检方还强调了迈克尔与男妓的联系以及巨额的保险金作为作案动机。他们还提到了迈克尔在德国的类似事件,暗示迈克尔有预谋杀害凯瑟琳。 辩方则认为凯瑟琳是意外从楼梯上摔下致死,所有证据都指向意外事故。他们请来了世界著名的法医专家亨利·李,他认为楼梯上的血迹可能是凯瑟琳咳嗽造成的,并且血迹可能被尿液稀释了。亨利·李还通过在法庭上用番茄酱演示了他的理论。辩方还对吹火器作为凶器的说法提出了质疑,认为它在案发后一直存在于彼得森家的车库中,并且上面覆盖着灰尘和蜘蛛网。 最终,迈克尔·彼得森以阿尔福德认罪的方式结束了这场漫长的审判。这是一种特殊的认罪方式,被告承认有罪,但同时保留自己无罪的权利。尽管迈克尔最终被判刑,但他一直坚称自己是无辜的。本案中还出现了一个备受争议的“猫头鹰理论”,认为凯瑟琳是被猫头鹰袭击后意外摔倒致死。

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Michael Peterson is arrested for the alleged murder of his wife, Kathleen, whose death was initially thought to be an accident. The forensic evidence, however, suggests a homicide, with significant blood evidence and inconsistencies in Peterson's account.

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#025 - This is Part 2 of the Staircase Murder.On December 9, 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase inside her home in Durham, North Carolina. Her husband, Michael Peterson, discovers the body and was thought to be a tragic accident.But, as the forensic evidence evolved in the case, the incident started to look less like an accident. And more like a homicide.Support My WorkIf you love the show, the easiest way to show your support is by leaving us a positive rating with a review. You can also tell your family and friends about Forensic Tales. Patreon - If you would like to get early AD-free access to new episodes, have access to exclusive bonus content, snag exclusive show merch or just want to support what I'm doing, please visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/forensictales) Merchandise - For t-shirts, stickers, hoodies, coffee mugs & more check out: https://www.teepublic.com/user/forensic-tales  Support the show)

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