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The Worst Episodes of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

Every episode of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase!

Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Season 1 Episode 1 - I Whispered Her Name
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    #1 - I Whispered Her Name

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    Investigators discover novelist Michael Peterson clutching his dead wife Kathleen, in a pool of blood at the bottom of their back staircase. Michael insists that her death is the result of a tragic fall, but investigators believe otherwise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Season 1 Episode 2 - Lightning Strikes Twice
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    #2 - Lightning Strikes Twice

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    Investigators are stunned to discover that sixteen years ago, Michael Peterson's good friend Liz Ratliff also died at the bottom of a staircase, lying in a pool of blood. The trial begins and experts battle over the interpretation of blood spatter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase Season 1 Episode 3 - Reversal of Fortune
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    #3 - Reversal of Fortune

    S1:E3

    The defense unveils what they claim is a long sought-after piece of evidence. The prosecution is caught off guard. Then, bombshell revelations about an expert witness threaten to unravel the entire case and give Michael Peterson a shot at freedom. Conclusion.

    Director:Unknown
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Worst Episodes Summary

"I Whispered Her Name" is the worst rated episode of "An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/8/2018. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lightning Strikes Twice".