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Andrew Jarecki's The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a six-part documentary miniseries that premiered on HBO in 2015. It examines the New York real estate heir's suspected connections to his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982, Susan Berman's murder in 2000, and the killing and dismemberment of Morris Black in 2001. Extensive interviews with Durst sit alongside archival material and accounts from people involved in the investigations. Its distinction within true crime lies in the subject's direct participation and the tension between his explanations and the evidence presented.
The final episode includes recorded remarks made when Durst was apparently unaware that his microphone remained active, widely interpreted as an apparent confession. His arrest occurred shortly before that finale aired. The series suits viewers interested in unresolved questions, contested accounts and the relationship between documentary filmmaking and criminal investigation.
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What did Robert Durst appear to say at the end of The Jinx?
In the 2015 finale, Durst is recorded in a bathroom apparently muttering that he had "killed them all," among other fragmented remarks. The recording became the series' defining moment, although its editing and exact context later received close scrutiny.
Who are the three cases examined in The Jinx?
The series examines the 1982 disappearance of Durst's wife, Kathleen McCormack Durst, the 2000 killing of Susan Berman, and the 2001 death and dismemberment of Morris Black. Durst was acquitted of murdering Black after arguing self-defense.
Was Robert Durst arrested because of The Jinx?
Durst was arrested in New Orleans in March 2015, shortly before HBO aired the first season's finale. Material developed during Andrew Jarecki's documentary investigation, including a letter connected to Susan Berman, became important to the later prosecution.
Is there a second season of The Jinx?
Yes, HBO released The Jinx - Part Two in 2024. It follows developments after the original series, including Durst's prosecution and conviction for Susan Berman's murder.
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