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Anatomy of a Murder is a 1959 film adapted from John D. Voelker’s novel, originally conceived as a fictional story inspired by a real 1952 murder case. The screenplay draws upon Voelker's experience as a defense attorney in that specific incident. It explores the legal proceedings surrounding an all...
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...
The Staircase is a documentary series directed by French filmmaker Jean-Xavier de Lestrade about the prosecution of North Carolina novelist Michael Peterson after the death of his wife, Kathleen. The original episodes appeared in 2004, with later installments following appeals, new legal proceedings...
2022 HBO Max miniseries starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette, dramatizing the real-life murder trial of Michael Peterson, who was accused of killing his wife.
Murdaugh Murders: A Southern Scandal is a 2023 American Netflix true crime docuseries examining the criminal cases involving Richard Alexander Murdaugh and his prominent legal family.
