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The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a six-part documentary miniseries directed by Andrew Jarecki that premiered on HBO in 2015. The series investigates the history of New York real estate heir Robert Durst, focusing on his suspected involvement in the 1982 disappearance of his wife, the 2000 murder of Susan Berman, and the 2001 dismemberment of Morris Black. Jarecki conducted extensive interviews with Durst, securing unprecedented access to the reclusive millionaire. The broadcast culminated in Durst's arrest and featured an apparent off-camera confession.
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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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