True Crime: The Staircase | Part 4

True Crime: The Staircase | Part 4

From Severed | True Crime Podcast by Rogue Media Network

May 25, 2026 · 1h 35m · Episode 11

About this episode

The episode explores the details surrounding Kathleen Peterson's death, including autopsy findings and theories about Michael Peterson's involvement.

We timeline the night of Kathleen Peterson’s death, reexamine autopsy details, discuss their relationship/marital issues, and conclude with the owl and our own theories about whether Michael Peterson was involved in his wife’s death. CW | TW: This episode discusses graphic crime scenes and autopsy details, bloody imagery, potential signs of domestic violence, inferred child neglect and/or child abuse, violence towards an animal, and a barred owl. Profanity likely included. Listener discretion is advised. Email: severedpodcast@gmail.com Website: severedpodcast.com Instagram: @severed_podcast Hosts: Harry Chambers + Drew Hudson Logo Art: Drew Hudson Theme Song Composer | Podcast Editor: Harry Chambers Show Concept | Researcher | Lead Writer: Drew Hudson Available on all podcast platforms, including Rogue Media Network and Radio Garden State Source Book: Written in Blood by Diane Fanning (2005) Book: Death by Talons by Tiddy Smith (2023) Autopsy Report: Kathleen Hunt Peterson via AutopsyFiles.org Article: “Subarachnoid Hemorrhage” via Mayo Clinic ( mayoclinic.org ) Article: “Investigation of Injuries Sustained From Falls Down Stairs” by Christiana Legaspi, Tyler Hickey, Michael…

People in this episode

Hosts: Harry Chambers, Drew Hudson

Topics covered

  • true crime
  • autopsy details
  • domestic violence
  • owl theory
  • marital issues
  • Kathleen Peterson's death

Keywords

  • Kathleen Peterson
  • Michael Peterson
  • autopsy
  • owl theory
  • true crime
  • domestic violence
  • marital issues

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Rogue Media Network, NIH, Mayo Clinic, StatePearls, IndyWeek

Books & works: Written in Blood, Death by Talons

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