1 00:00:08,375 --> 00:00:11,544 Woman: And five, six, seven, eight. 2 00:00:11,644 --> 00:00:14,514 One, two, three, four, 3 00:00:14,581 --> 00:00:17,550 five, six, seven, eight. 4 00:00:17,650 --> 00:00:17,984 How did your mom die? 5 00:00:19,986 --> 00:00:21,321 Your mom mom, I mean. 6 00:00:21,821 --> 00:00:23,356 Brain aneurysm. 7 00:00:33,500 --> 00:00:34,901 Do you remember her? 8 00:00:38,238 --> 00:00:39,906 Martha: No, I was only two when she died. 9 00:00:44,010 --> 00:00:47,113 Sometimes I remember things, but I realize it's just stuff 10 00:00:47,213 --> 00:00:50,950 people have told me or stuff in pictures. 11 00:00:52,685 --> 00:00:54,521 Then Kathleen became my mom. 12 00:00:55,522 --> 00:00:57,757 I mean, first, it was Patty in Germany. 13 00:00:57,857 --> 00:00:58,925 But... 14 00:01:01,628 --> 00:01:03,129 really, it was Kathleen. 15 00:01:05,532 --> 00:01:06,900 She took care of us. 16 00:01:06,966 --> 00:01:08,068 (tender music playing) 17 00:01:19,145 --> 00:01:21,381 Stay here after finals. 18 00:01:21,448 --> 00:01:23,483 You know I have to go home. 19 00:01:23,583 --> 00:01:27,420 Why do you have to? 20 00:01:27,487 --> 00:01:29,456 The trial's not for a while still. 21 00:01:30,557 --> 00:01:36,429 Because it might be the last normal-ish summer 22 00:01:36,496 --> 00:01:37,897 with my family. 23 00:01:38,798 --> 00:01:40,467 Okay. 24 00:01:40,567 --> 00:01:41,968 I'll come visit then. 25 00:01:43,803 --> 00:01:45,939 It'll get weird. 26 00:01:46,005 --> 00:01:47,974 I'm not ready for that. 27 00:01:48,074 --> 00:01:48,341 (sighs) 28 00:01:48,441 --> 00:01:51,244 ♪ ♪ 29 00:01:59,152 --> 00:02:00,353 If I go... 30 00:02:01,621 --> 00:02:03,456 it doesn't have to be like a coming out party. 31 00:02:03,523 --> 00:02:05,758 We can also pretend we're just friends. 32 00:02:05,825 --> 00:02:07,260 (chuckles) 33 00:02:11,764 --> 00:02:13,800 Promise me you'll at least call. 34 00:02:13,867 --> 00:02:15,268 Yeah, of course. 35 00:02:28,448 --> 00:02:33,319 ♪ ♪ 36 00:02:45,665 --> 00:02:48,701 (thudding) 37 00:02:50,036 --> 00:02:54,240 (theme music playing) 38 00:04:22,161 --> 00:04:24,297 The blow poke. 39 00:04:24,397 --> 00:04:25,932 What is it exactly? 40 00:04:25,999 --> 00:04:28,234 Oh, it's a fireplace tool. 41 00:04:31,471 --> 00:04:34,741 Something between a poker and a bellows. 42 00:04:39,345 --> 00:04:41,914 (whistles) Nice ride. 43 00:04:41,981 --> 00:04:43,916 Jim Hardin: Kathleen's sister had given one 44 00:04:43,983 --> 00:04:46,519 to each of her siblings one Christmas years ago. 45 00:04:47,920 --> 00:04:49,522 And after we had done 46 00:04:49,622 --> 00:04:51,658 our initial search of the house, 47 00:04:51,758 --> 00:04:53,159 taken measurements, photographs, 48 00:04:53,259 --> 00:04:56,162 she noticed from looking at those pictures 49 00:04:56,262 --> 00:04:59,799 that it was missing from the Peterson fireplace. 50 00:04:59,866 --> 00:05:04,337 Now, we don't believe it was randomly misplaced. 51 00:05:04,437 --> 00:05:06,606 Is there a chance you experts conclude 52 00:05:06,673 --> 00:05:08,274 she actually died from a fall? 53 00:05:08,341 --> 00:05:10,677 Now, a lot of people smarter than me 54 00:05:10,777 --> 00:05:12,178 have said from day one 55 00:05:12,278 --> 00:05:14,847 that it could only be one thing, a beating. 56 00:05:14,947 --> 00:05:16,316 Todd: Where could it be? 57 00:05:16,382 --> 00:05:18,217 Wherever Kathleen hid the thing. 58 00:05:18,318 --> 00:05:20,219 I don't even remember Candace giving it to her. 59 00:05:20,320 --> 00:05:21,621 Why would you? 60 00:05:21,688 --> 00:05:23,523 Who the fuck gives fireplace tools 61 00:05:23,623 --> 00:05:24,824 as a Christmas gift? 62 00:05:24,891 --> 00:05:27,460 Let alone one fireplace tool. 63 00:05:27,527 --> 00:05:28,995 They're kind of handy. 64 00:05:30,863 --> 00:05:31,964 Michael Peterson: I swear to God, that stupid thing 65 00:05:32,031 --> 00:05:34,334 is in there somewhere, 66 00:05:34,400 --> 00:05:36,002 and it ain't covered in blood. 67 00:05:43,543 --> 00:05:44,544 {\an8}How much to get rid of 'em? 68 00:05:44,644 --> 00:05:48,381 {\an8}Well, first of all, you can't just get rid of 'em. 69 00:05:49,248 --> 00:05:51,317 {\an8}Bats are special that way. 70 00:05:51,384 --> 00:05:53,086 You gotta relocate 'em. 71 00:05:53,186 --> 00:05:53,553 It's not cheap. 72 00:05:53,653 --> 00:05:55,855 (sighs) 73 00:05:55,922 --> 00:05:58,257 Let me go over a couple of things with my husband 74 00:05:58,358 --> 00:05:59,926 and, um, give us a few days. 75 00:06:00,026 --> 00:06:02,729 Yeah, the longer you wait, the worse it's going to get. 76 00:06:02,829 --> 00:06:04,897 At least they're not in the plumbing. 77 00:06:06,599 --> 00:06:09,202 Then you're really, you're fucked. 78 00:06:09,268 --> 00:06:11,604 The boys are fucking us. Both of them need money. 79 00:06:11,704 --> 00:06:13,506 Clayton's gotten fucked by the market. 80 00:06:13,573 --> 00:06:16,275 And Todd's got this website thing. 81 00:06:16,376 --> 00:06:18,044 Patty: What website thing? 82 00:06:18,111 --> 00:06:19,278 Michael: (over phone) Well, I don't know what it is. 83 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:20,913 With Clayton's qualifications, 84 00:06:21,013 --> 00:06:22,081 he could get a job easily. 85 00:06:22,181 --> 00:06:23,349 Michael: He needs to focus on school right now. 86 00:06:23,416 --> 00:06:26,419 -No! Do it again, I dare you. -(cloth rips) 87 00:06:26,786 --> 00:06:29,255 Mike? 88 00:06:29,355 --> 00:06:31,290 Dog's chewing up the damn furniture again. 89 00:06:32,859 --> 00:06:35,094 The boys are going to need your help again, Patty. 90 00:06:35,194 --> 00:06:37,930 Oh dear. I don't know if now is the ideal moment. 91 00:06:38,030 --> 00:06:41,434 Michael: Well, can you refinance the house again? 92 00:06:41,534 --> 00:06:42,535 -The exterminator's done. -Patty: No, not again. 93 00:06:42,602 --> 00:06:45,938 The banks in Germany frown on that type of business. 94 00:06:46,038 --> 00:06:47,106 It's not good. 95 00:06:47,206 --> 00:06:49,242 -(quietly): It's Patty. -Patty: Mike? 96 00:06:49,308 --> 00:06:50,076 Well, things are really bad at Nortel. 97 00:06:50,143 --> 00:06:52,879 I can't ask Kathleen for more help. 98 00:06:54,147 --> 00:06:55,148 (Patty sighs) 99 00:06:55,248 --> 00:06:58,084 I understand, but I really cannot. 100 00:06:58,584 --> 00:06:59,385 (door closes) 101 00:06:59,452 --> 00:07:01,721 Caitlin: So whatever we do to Mike, 102 00:07:02,422 --> 00:07:03,623 it affects them. 103 00:07:03,723 --> 00:07:04,457 Fred Atwater: (over phone) Please stop worrying 104 00:07:04,557 --> 00:07:07,059 about Martha and Margaret, Cay. 105 00:07:07,126 --> 00:07:09,829 They're the ones who decided to support a killer. 106 00:07:09,929 --> 00:07:12,098 But they didn't really have much of a choice. 107 00:07:12,165 --> 00:07:13,766 Jay Trehy: (over phone) Look... (sighs) 108 00:07:13,833 --> 00:07:15,468 I get it's a lot to process 109 00:07:15,568 --> 00:07:17,303 but as your lawyer, 110 00:07:17,403 --> 00:07:19,272 until you give me the go-ahead to strike, 111 00:07:19,338 --> 00:07:20,306 Michael's going to keep getting your mother's money 112 00:07:20,406 --> 00:07:22,508 -to pay for his defense. -Fred: Yes. 113 00:07:22,608 --> 00:07:24,577 Jay: But I can get them to delay payment 114 00:07:24,644 --> 00:07:26,579 until we get allocation sorted out. 115 00:07:26,646 --> 00:07:27,914 Fred: Exactly. 116 00:07:27,980 --> 00:07:29,649 I think it's time, Caitlin, but it's up to you. 117 00:07:29,749 --> 00:07:32,452 I can't make this decision for you. 118 00:07:32,518 --> 00:07:34,587 I don't really want to deal with this right now. 119 00:07:35,922 --> 00:07:37,523 I'll be in Durham for the summer. 120 00:07:37,623 --> 00:07:39,425 Maybe we can talk about it then. 121 00:07:39,492 --> 00:07:41,794 These were all on Peterson's computer. 122 00:07:41,861 --> 00:07:43,796 Can you confirm these are photos of you? 123 00:07:47,834 --> 00:07:49,702 Did you have sex with Michael Peterson? 124 00:07:50,036 --> 00:07:51,504 No. 125 00:07:55,875 --> 00:07:57,877 "I was in the Marines. 126 00:07:57,977 --> 00:08:00,112 Love to fuck, suck, and rim." 127 00:08:00,179 --> 00:08:03,015 (chuckles, coughs) 128 00:08:03,115 --> 00:08:03,483 Freda: Peterson wrote that to you? 129 00:08:05,818 --> 00:08:07,053 Yeah. 130 00:08:07,820 --> 00:08:09,388 Mr. Wolgamott. 131 00:08:11,123 --> 00:08:14,393 Do you expect me to believe 132 00:08:14,494 --> 00:08:17,630 that after all these emails, after all these phone calls, 133 00:08:17,697 --> 00:08:19,499 after all this back and forth, 134 00:08:19,565 --> 00:08:23,536 that you two never actually met? 135 00:08:23,636 --> 00:08:25,371 -Never. -If you say you didn't, 136 00:08:25,471 --> 00:08:26,506 it's not going to get you out of testifying. 137 00:08:30,042 --> 00:08:32,144 (sighs) 138 00:08:32,211 --> 00:08:33,412 I can't believe you want to show these in court. 139 00:08:36,215 --> 00:08:37,984 It's a good thing I'm well hung. 140 00:08:38,918 --> 00:08:41,320 I wouldn't go so far as to say that. 141 00:08:41,387 --> 00:08:42,522 Brad Wolgamott: You don't think so? 142 00:08:45,558 --> 00:08:46,759 Did you see this one? 143 00:08:47,493 --> 00:08:49,428 We'll let the jury decide. 144 00:08:51,163 --> 00:08:52,598 Well, I'm not surprised. 145 00:08:52,698 --> 00:08:54,867 -Ron: (over phone) Me neither. -Alright, Ron. 146 00:08:54,934 --> 00:08:57,203 Uh, get something to eat and head back here. 147 00:08:59,205 --> 00:09:01,073 David Rudolf: So, uh, that was Ron. 148 00:09:01,173 --> 00:09:03,543 Bill Peterson: The search turn up anything? They find the blow poke? 149 00:09:03,609 --> 00:09:04,110 No, no, nothing. 150 00:09:04,210 --> 00:09:07,580 But, uh, apparently 151 00:09:07,680 --> 00:09:09,248 Deaver's still bashing in Styrofoam heads 152 00:09:09,348 --> 00:09:11,884 with the one Candace gave them. 153 00:09:11,951 --> 00:09:12,552 Tom Maher: And? 154 00:09:12,618 --> 00:09:15,187 Well, that's the good news. 155 00:09:15,254 --> 00:09:17,056 They haven't been able to show the blow poke 156 00:09:17,123 --> 00:09:18,457 could create that scene. 157 00:09:20,192 --> 00:09:22,895 The bad news is the DA is on a crusade 158 00:09:22,962 --> 00:09:24,430 to find someone you slept with. 159 00:09:24,530 --> 00:09:25,131 We should talk about the emails. 160 00:09:25,231 --> 00:09:28,234 Bill: Which emails? 161 00:09:28,301 --> 00:09:31,137 Uh, between Mike and Brad Wolgamott. 162 00:09:31,904 --> 00:09:34,440 A few other escorts online. 163 00:09:34,540 --> 00:09:35,041 Wait. An escort? What? 164 00:09:35,107 --> 00:09:37,877 Bill, settle down. 165 00:09:37,944 --> 00:09:39,445 Uh, Todd, maybe you and your mom 166 00:09:39,545 --> 00:09:40,813 can help clean up a bit. 167 00:09:40,913 --> 00:09:41,781 I'll make some coffee. 168 00:09:41,881 --> 00:09:43,649 Sure. 169 00:09:48,387 --> 00:09:50,156 Jean. Please, no family. 170 00:09:50,256 --> 00:09:52,725 (Jean speaking French) 171 00:09:56,562 --> 00:10:00,600 Tom, I never met up with any of those guys. 172 00:10:00,666 --> 00:10:03,569 Yeah, I, I came very close to meeting up with Brad, 173 00:10:03,636 --> 00:10:04,837 but it didn't happen. 174 00:10:04,937 --> 00:10:06,138 Period. 175 00:10:06,238 --> 00:10:08,774 (conversation continues, muffled) 176 00:10:11,077 --> 00:10:13,145 Sometimes when you listen, 177 00:10:13,245 --> 00:10:14,914 you hear things you don't want to. 178 00:10:14,981 --> 00:10:16,816 Michael: So there are some emails. So what? 179 00:10:16,916 --> 00:10:19,151 Tom: These emails paint a very vivid picture. 180 00:10:19,251 --> 00:10:20,953 David: You want a picture? 181 00:10:21,020 --> 00:10:23,623 Huh? I'm a painter, too. 182 00:10:23,689 --> 00:10:26,459 I get up there, and I read this. 183 00:10:26,525 --> 00:10:28,494 In the same email where Mike's talking 184 00:10:28,594 --> 00:10:30,663 about doing this, that, and the other, 185 00:10:30,763 --> 00:10:32,331 Mike says, 186 00:10:32,431 --> 00:10:34,834 "Evenings aren't great for me anyway. 187 00:10:34,934 --> 00:10:36,168 "I'm married. 188 00:10:36,268 --> 00:10:37,169 "Very happily married, 189 00:10:37,269 --> 00:10:39,105 "with a dynamite wife. 190 00:10:39,171 --> 00:10:42,174 "Yes, I know. I know. 191 00:10:42,274 --> 00:10:43,809 "I'm very bi, 192 00:10:43,876 --> 00:10:44,510 and that's all there is to it." 193 00:10:46,545 --> 00:10:48,114 Bill: Can I see that? 194 00:10:48,180 --> 00:10:49,482 That's not somebody hiding something. 195 00:10:49,548 --> 00:10:52,318 That's someone who clearly loves his wife. 196 00:10:52,385 --> 00:10:55,354 I mean, it's not only possible, but common 197 00:10:55,454 --> 00:10:57,356 for these kinds of arrangements to exist. 198 00:10:57,456 --> 00:10:59,725 The French do it all the time. 199 00:10:59,825 --> 00:11:03,496 Tom: Without anyone to testify that Kathleen knew, 200 00:11:03,562 --> 00:11:05,698 it's just conjecture. 201 00:11:05,798 --> 00:11:07,633 David: Well, unless they get a guy on the stand 202 00:11:07,700 --> 00:11:10,169 to testify that she didn't know. 203 00:11:10,236 --> 00:11:12,705 I mean, if some emails and some porn 204 00:11:12,805 --> 00:11:15,574 (stammers) are all they got? 205 00:11:15,675 --> 00:11:18,210 Hey, this is our biggest hurdle, 206 00:11:18,310 --> 00:11:19,478 and I'm already over it. 207 00:11:19,545 --> 00:11:21,647 I'm sorry, I don't understand. 208 00:11:21,714 --> 00:11:23,749 What type of arrangements exactly are we talking about? 209 00:11:25,484 --> 00:11:27,053 Jim: What do we got? 210 00:11:27,153 --> 00:11:30,423 We have no murder weapon, 211 00:11:30,523 --> 00:11:34,060 and no one can say they slept with Peterson. 212 00:11:34,160 --> 00:11:37,229 Man: Brad Wolgamott's emails could help solidify motive, 213 00:11:37,329 --> 00:11:39,098 but without proof of a meeting, 214 00:11:39,198 --> 00:11:41,400 it may not be worth it to put him on the stand. 215 00:11:41,500 --> 00:11:46,906 But if I get up there and I say, 216 00:11:47,006 --> 00:11:48,607 "Do you really think... 217 00:11:49,408 --> 00:11:52,078 "do you really think, 218 00:11:52,178 --> 00:11:53,779 "that Kathleen Peterson... 219 00:11:58,617 --> 00:12:00,586 "that this woman knew 220 00:12:00,686 --> 00:12:03,289 "her husband was talking about fucking this 221 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:05,458 "and sucking that... 222 00:12:05,558 --> 00:12:07,093 (laughter) 223 00:12:08,194 --> 00:12:09,695 And God knows what else." 224 00:12:11,897 --> 00:12:13,933 Rimming. 225 00:12:14,033 --> 00:12:14,700 Y'all even know what that means? 226 00:12:17,369 --> 00:12:19,739 Man: I believe it is, uh, cunnilingus 227 00:12:19,805 --> 00:12:21,107 but from the other end. 228 00:12:21,207 --> 00:12:22,608 (laughter) 229 00:12:22,708 --> 00:12:24,610 Wait, don't you mean on the other end? 230 00:12:24,710 --> 00:12:27,079 -Jim: Even with, uh-- -And people enjoy that? 231 00:12:27,146 --> 00:12:29,115 Even with the Freda Black show... 232 00:12:29,982 --> 00:12:33,953 the connection between the emails 233 00:12:34,053 --> 00:12:37,089 sent in September to Brad 234 00:12:37,156 --> 00:12:39,625 and Kathleen being killed in December 235 00:12:41,961 --> 00:12:43,729 is a little fuzzy. 236 00:12:49,401 --> 00:12:52,238 I want actual infidelity. 237 00:12:52,304 --> 00:12:54,607 That's concrete. That's the story. 238 00:12:54,673 --> 00:12:57,576 (tense music playing) 239 00:13:00,279 --> 00:13:02,414 Art Holland: Do you recognize this man right here? 240 00:13:02,481 --> 00:13:04,016 Michael Peterson? 241 00:13:07,753 --> 00:13:10,122 Have you noticed any kind of strange behavior 242 00:13:10,189 --> 00:13:12,191 with Mr. Peterson or, um, 243 00:13:12,291 --> 00:13:14,426 ...homoerotic relationships 244 00:13:14,493 --> 00:13:17,596 with any of your members? 245 00:13:17,663 --> 00:13:21,367 (club music playing) 246 00:13:25,104 --> 00:13:25,871 He's never come in here before? 247 00:13:25,971 --> 00:13:29,041 You're absolutely positive? You sure? 248 00:13:29,141 --> 00:13:30,676 ♪ ♪ 249 00:13:33,279 --> 00:13:34,480 Patron: Dennis Rowe. 250 00:13:34,547 --> 00:13:37,016 He mentioned something about Peterson. 251 00:13:37,116 --> 00:13:38,284 Dennis Rowe? 252 00:13:38,350 --> 00:13:40,286 Yeah. R-O-W-E. 253 00:13:40,352 --> 00:13:41,887 He said he was fun. 254 00:13:46,125 --> 00:13:48,394 Hey. 255 00:13:48,494 --> 00:13:50,462 Hey. Hey, what's up? 256 00:13:50,529 --> 00:13:50,896 You happy to be back? 257 00:13:52,531 --> 00:13:54,166 Yeah. 258 00:13:54,233 --> 00:13:55,067 I don't know. Yeah. 259 00:13:56,302 --> 00:13:58,304 How's SF? Making a lot of friends? 260 00:13:58,737 --> 00:14:00,573 (chuckles) 261 00:14:02,141 --> 00:14:03,175 Boyfriends? 262 00:14:04,310 --> 00:14:04,844 Martha: No. 263 00:14:07,913 --> 00:14:10,549 So, you know, the DA's been laser-focused on Dad's sexuality. 264 00:14:11,317 --> 00:14:13,385 Well, they were before I left. 265 00:14:13,485 --> 00:14:14,587 Yeah. Right. So, 266 00:14:14,687 --> 00:14:16,222 I mean, you knew about the porn 267 00:14:16,322 --> 00:14:18,824 and that Dad was talking with escorts. 268 00:14:22,661 --> 00:14:25,998 - Dad was cheating on Mom? - No. 269 00:14:26,065 --> 00:14:27,900 I mean, they had an agreement. 270 00:14:28,000 --> 00:14:30,836 And Dad's happy, and, and she was happy, so... 271 00:14:31,670 --> 00:14:34,073 Have you talked to him about it? 272 00:14:34,173 --> 00:14:37,743 No. I mean, I don't know. That's between those adults. 273 00:14:37,843 --> 00:14:40,713 I just feel like we should be able to have that dialog. 274 00:14:40,779 --> 00:14:41,914 If you want to go talk to him, go ahead. 275 00:14:42,014 --> 00:14:43,949 Alright? I'll make sure I'm a hundred miles away. 276 00:14:59,031 --> 00:14:59,865 (car engine stops) 277 00:15:18,651 --> 00:15:22,388 (loud chirping) 278 00:15:36,001 --> 00:15:38,837 (owl hooting) 279 00:15:50,582 --> 00:15:54,853 (classical music playing) 280 00:16:03,529 --> 00:16:04,663 Michael: Yeah, well, I'm glad... 281 00:16:04,763 --> 00:16:06,498 Man: I'm glad you found me too. 282 00:16:06,598 --> 00:16:10,135 (indistinct conversation) 283 00:16:11,770 --> 00:16:14,506 Man: ...word of mouth, you know. 284 00:16:14,606 --> 00:16:16,175 Yeah. I think so... 285 00:16:16,275 --> 00:16:18,944 (conversation continues) 286 00:16:24,016 --> 00:16:26,685 ...I'm seeing people every other week. 287 00:16:26,785 --> 00:16:28,654 Oh, what the-- Surprise! 288 00:16:29,455 --> 00:16:31,357 What's going on? 289 00:16:31,457 --> 00:16:32,057 Michael: Got you a massage. 290 00:16:32,157 --> 00:16:34,960 I know it's been a little rough. 291 00:16:35,027 --> 00:16:37,062 I thought you deserved something nice. 292 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:44,536 I'm actually running for, 293 00:16:44,636 --> 00:16:47,139 uh, for Durham City Council, you know. 294 00:16:47,206 --> 00:16:50,042 Some say that the city council does 295 00:16:50,142 --> 00:16:53,212 more than the mayor's office, you know, ever does. 296 00:16:53,312 --> 00:16:54,413 -Is that right? -Oh yeah. 297 00:16:54,513 --> 00:16:56,815 You said you live by that low-income development, right? 298 00:16:56,882 --> 00:16:59,718 Masseur: Yeah. Yeah. Bit of an eyesore. 299 00:16:59,818 --> 00:17:02,254 -Michael: Mm-hm. -Masseur: Hi. You want to start face down. 300 00:17:02,354 --> 00:17:03,555 -We'll get going. -Kathleen: Sure. 301 00:17:06,592 --> 00:17:09,561 ♪ ♪ 302 00:17:16,835 --> 00:17:18,270 Masseur: How's that face cradle? Is it okay? 303 00:17:18,370 --> 00:17:19,104 -Kathleen: Mm-hmm. -Masseur: Right. 304 00:17:25,277 --> 00:17:26,412 How's that pressure? 305 00:17:26,512 --> 00:17:27,713 Kathleen: Mm. Good. Great. 306 00:17:27,780 --> 00:17:29,081 Thank you. 307 00:17:29,181 --> 00:17:30,716 That project could have been great. 308 00:17:30,783 --> 00:17:32,284 And not just for the people who need-- 309 00:17:32,384 --> 00:17:33,886 Mike. 310 00:17:33,952 --> 00:17:35,954 You gonna be here the whole time? 311 00:17:36,055 --> 00:17:37,790 I'm just talking to a future constituent. 312 00:17:37,890 --> 00:17:39,024 (masseur chuckles) 313 00:17:39,091 --> 00:17:40,926 Maybe you should go to Blockbuster now 314 00:17:41,026 --> 00:17:43,262 and, you know, before all the good movies are gone. 315 00:17:43,362 --> 00:17:44,563 Okay! 316 00:17:45,731 --> 00:17:47,599 James, take care of my wife. 317 00:17:47,699 --> 00:17:48,901 She's a delicate flower. 318 00:17:48,967 --> 00:17:51,136 -(Kathleen chuckles) -I'll do my best. 319 00:18:03,715 --> 00:18:03,982 (door closes) 320 00:18:08,320 --> 00:18:09,755 (contented sigh) 321 00:18:11,256 --> 00:18:14,827 Ron: Do you know this guy? Dennis Rowe? R-O-W-E? 322 00:18:15,761 --> 00:18:16,061 Mike? 323 00:18:21,133 --> 00:18:22,000 No, I don't know who the hell he is. 324 00:18:24,303 --> 00:18:26,405 You meet a lot of people when you're campaigning. 325 00:18:26,472 --> 00:18:28,440 Well, apparently, he's a friend of Lori's. 326 00:18:28,507 --> 00:18:30,342 Kathleen used to babysit him 327 00:18:30,442 --> 00:18:31,977 and his brothers when they were kids. 328 00:18:32,077 --> 00:18:33,979 My sources say he has a limp. 329 00:18:34,079 --> 00:18:34,980 A limp! 330 00:18:36,281 --> 00:18:38,317 Says you had sex with him four or five times. 331 00:18:38,417 --> 00:18:39,685 Oh, you're shitting me! 332 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:43,589 -That's what he's claiming. -Oh my god. 333 00:18:43,655 --> 00:18:45,691 David: Rather know now than later. 334 00:18:45,791 --> 00:18:48,994 Did he indicate where this great love affair took place? 335 00:18:49,094 --> 00:18:50,329 He hasn't given a full statement yet. 336 00:18:50,429 --> 00:18:52,164 Oh, when he does, get it to me. 337 00:18:52,264 --> 00:18:53,132 I'm dying to see it. 338 00:18:53,198 --> 00:18:56,502 -Ron: Will do. -Michael: Is that it, then? 339 00:18:57,436 --> 00:19:00,105 David: Uh, yeah. Till we get more. 340 00:19:00,172 --> 00:19:00,873 We're going to need to digest this 341 00:19:00,973 --> 00:19:02,841 and rethink how we approach it. 342 00:19:02,941 --> 00:19:05,644 Patty: When we lived in Germany, 343 00:19:05,711 --> 00:19:09,615 Mike had many dalliances with men and women, 344 00:19:09,681 --> 00:19:12,351 and I didn't end up at the bottom of the stairs. 345 00:19:12,451 --> 00:19:14,119 -Patty. -My ex-wife, everyone. 346 00:19:14,186 --> 00:19:15,654 She'll, uh, she'll be around all week. 347 00:19:17,990 --> 00:19:20,125 Mike, can I talk to you for a second? 348 00:19:28,834 --> 00:19:30,135 (door closes) 349 00:19:37,309 --> 00:19:39,178 How-how many more men are they going to turn up? 350 00:19:39,244 --> 00:19:42,548 I, I don't know, Bill. I don't keep a diary. 351 00:19:42,648 --> 00:19:44,683 But I'm pretty sure I never fucked a cripple. 352 00:19:48,420 --> 00:19:51,857 No. You said, "No affairs, Bill." 353 00:19:51,924 --> 00:19:54,593 Well, they weren't affairs. 354 00:19:54,693 --> 00:19:57,529 I, I never, I never took any of those guys out to dinner. 355 00:19:57,596 --> 00:19:58,697 It was just sex. 356 00:19:58,764 --> 00:20:02,201 Don't "Michael Peterson" me. 357 00:20:02,267 --> 00:20:04,736 I mean, sex is affairs. 358 00:20:04,836 --> 00:20:06,705 You... lied. 359 00:20:06,772 --> 00:20:10,375 You slept around on Patty. You slept around on Kathleen. 360 00:20:10,442 --> 00:20:11,777 Well, I, I didn't lie. 361 00:20:11,877 --> 00:20:14,079 What? You heard her. 362 00:20:14,179 --> 00:20:17,916 I slept with men and women when we were married. 363 00:20:18,016 --> 00:20:21,253 I only had sex with men 364 00:20:21,353 --> 00:20:22,955 since I married Kathleen. 365 00:20:23,956 --> 00:20:25,757 -Don't you get it? -Kathleen knew? 366 00:20:25,857 --> 00:20:28,360 And answer the question. 367 00:20:28,427 --> 00:20:29,595 You sound like her right now! 368 00:20:29,695 --> 00:20:30,429 "Just answer the question, Mike." 369 00:20:30,529 --> 00:20:34,566 No, no. She knew, and she understood. 370 00:20:34,633 --> 00:20:36,301 To say otherwise, it's, it's just insulting to her. 371 00:20:44,876 --> 00:20:46,478 I should have mentioned this, uh, before. 372 00:20:46,578 --> 00:20:49,081 I'm going to go to Reno for a couple of days. 373 00:20:49,147 --> 00:20:51,450 What? Well, for how long? 374 00:20:51,550 --> 00:20:52,884 A couple of weeks. 375 00:20:52,951 --> 00:20:56,455 I just, I need to try and figure out a balance 376 00:20:56,555 --> 00:20:58,423 between home and Durham. 377 00:20:58,490 --> 00:21:01,627 What? Come on. You can't leave because you're pissed at me. 378 00:21:01,727 --> 00:21:03,128 That's not why I'm leaving. 379 00:21:03,228 --> 00:21:06,632 I'm leaving because I want to see my family. 380 00:21:06,732 --> 00:21:08,133 What? Who's going to take care of everything? 381 00:21:08,233 --> 00:21:10,168 Make sure, make sure the bills are paid? 382 00:21:10,269 --> 00:21:11,136 Here-here-here's the latest Nortel check. 383 00:21:11,236 --> 00:21:14,273 You go to the bank, walk up to the teller, 384 00:21:14,339 --> 00:21:15,474 sign the back, hand it over. 385 00:21:15,574 --> 00:21:16,341 It's not that difficult. 386 00:21:16,441 --> 00:21:17,809 You're, you're here to take care of me, 387 00:21:17,909 --> 00:21:19,144 not to give me a hard time. 388 00:21:19,244 --> 00:21:21,146 I know it's hard for you to believe, 389 00:21:21,246 --> 00:21:22,281 it's not all about you. 390 00:21:22,347 --> 00:21:24,249 No, it is! It is all about me. 391 00:21:26,485 --> 00:21:27,919 Make no mistake, for the next little while 392 00:21:27,986 --> 00:21:30,289 or however fuckin' long this takes, 393 00:21:30,355 --> 00:21:31,957 it is about me. 394 00:21:32,024 --> 00:21:33,925 Now when it's your ass about to go to prison 395 00:21:33,992 --> 00:21:34,493 for the rest of your life, it can be about you. 396 00:21:34,593 --> 00:21:35,827 Take a breath. 397 00:21:35,927 --> 00:21:39,364 (heavy breathing) 398 00:21:46,104 --> 00:21:46,371 I loved her. 399 00:21:49,007 --> 00:21:51,476 And she fucking loved me too. 400 00:22:00,452 --> 00:22:02,888 Dennis Rowe: The first time was about eight years ago 401 00:22:02,988 --> 00:22:05,190 at the sex shop off the 110. 402 00:22:05,290 --> 00:22:09,494 Then a few years later again at the YMCA. 403 00:22:11,697 --> 00:22:13,231 -The Forest Hills Y? -Dennis: Yeah. 404 00:22:14,966 --> 00:22:15,300 You work out there? 405 00:22:18,704 --> 00:22:20,505 On occasion. (clears throat) 406 00:22:20,572 --> 00:22:23,842 Uh, so you didn't know 407 00:22:23,909 --> 00:22:25,477 who you were having intercourse with? 408 00:22:25,544 --> 00:22:29,581 No. I didn't know who he was until I walked into his house, 409 00:22:29,681 --> 00:22:31,883 and Lori introduced me to him. 410 00:22:31,983 --> 00:22:34,886 After the party, did you tell Lori 411 00:22:34,986 --> 00:22:36,822 about your connection with Michael? 412 00:22:36,888 --> 00:22:40,525 No, I... I didn't... 413 00:22:41,526 --> 00:22:43,362 I didn't see any reason to create a problem. 414 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:47,866 Do you know anyone else who might have slept 415 00:22:47,933 --> 00:22:48,433 with Michael Peterson? 416 00:22:50,335 --> 00:22:51,703 Dennis: Um... 417 00:22:53,605 --> 00:22:55,941 You can tell us now or under oath. 418 00:22:58,677 --> 00:23:01,179 I would talk to Tyrone Lacour. 419 00:23:01,246 --> 00:23:04,583 You're friends with Tyrone Lacour? 420 00:23:04,683 --> 00:23:06,418 Dennis: No. Not friends. 421 00:23:06,518 --> 00:23:07,419 We're in a small community. 422 00:23:07,519 --> 00:23:10,956 I told him the story after the campaign event. 423 00:23:11,056 --> 00:23:12,724 He, he looked up Michael's picture 424 00:23:12,791 --> 00:23:14,559 and-and-and thought he looked familiar. 425 00:23:18,196 --> 00:23:19,364 Jim: Alright. 426 00:23:23,402 --> 00:23:24,269 Well, Mr. Rowe, 427 00:23:24,369 --> 00:23:27,072 what I'd love for you to do for me 428 00:23:27,139 --> 00:23:29,107 is write down 429 00:23:29,207 --> 00:23:31,643 what you remember from your encounters 430 00:23:31,743 --> 00:23:32,411 with Peterson. 431 00:23:35,113 --> 00:23:37,115 (CD player whirring) 432 00:23:38,316 --> 00:23:40,485 Jim: Every detail, no matter how small. 433 00:23:41,887 --> 00:23:43,889 We want to know everything. 434 00:23:45,223 --> 00:23:46,658 ("I Started a Joke" by Bee Gees playing) 435 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:49,394 ♪ ♪ 436 00:23:52,597 --> 00:23:56,134 ♪ I started a joke ♪ 437 00:23:56,234 --> 00:24:00,338 ♪ Which started the whole world crying ♪ 438 00:24:03,074 --> 00:24:06,278 ♪ But I didn't see ♪ 439 00:24:06,344 --> 00:24:09,247 (cart rattling) 440 00:24:09,314 --> 00:24:13,251 ♪ That the joke was on me ♪ 441 00:24:13,752 --> 00:24:15,454 ♪ Oh, no ♪ 442 00:24:16,955 --> 00:24:20,592 ♪ I started to cry ♪ 443 00:24:20,659 --> 00:24:25,197 ♪ Which started the whole world laughing ♪ 444 00:24:25,297 --> 00:24:28,667 Woman: Uh-uh. No. Nothing. 445 00:24:28,767 --> 00:24:30,669 Hey. More blood. 446 00:24:30,769 --> 00:24:33,505 ♪ Oh, if I'd only seen ♪ 447 00:24:33,605 --> 00:24:35,006 (grunting) 448 00:24:35,106 --> 00:24:40,512 ♪ That the joke was on me ♪ 449 00:24:40,612 --> 00:24:46,518 -(blow poke thudding) - ♪ I looked at the skies ♪ 450 00:24:46,618 --> 00:24:52,190 ♪ Running my hands over my eyes ♪ 451 00:24:53,358 --> 00:24:57,496 ♪ And I fell out of bed ♪ 452 00:24:59,130 --> 00:25:01,333 ♪ Hurting my head ♪ 453 00:25:01,399 --> 00:25:04,870 ♪ From things that I'd said ♪ 454 00:25:06,371 --> 00:25:07,239 Take another look, Tyrone. 455 00:25:07,339 --> 00:25:10,709 Maybe an anonymous hookup somewhere. 456 00:25:10,809 --> 00:25:12,511 Who's telling you this shit? 457 00:25:12,577 --> 00:25:14,379 Someone trustworthy. 458 00:25:14,479 --> 00:25:15,580 Reputable. 459 00:25:19,484 --> 00:25:21,987 -I ain't no fag. Well, if somethin' comes to mind... 460 00:25:22,053 --> 00:25:24,089 give me a call. You've got my card. 461 00:25:25,524 --> 00:25:26,491 Jim: Was that enough time for you? 462 00:25:26,558 --> 00:25:30,061 -Dennis: Yes, sir. -Jim: Let's see what we've got. 463 00:25:33,532 --> 00:25:34,399 Jim: What's this list? 464 00:25:34,499 --> 00:25:37,335 Names of other people I've slept with. 465 00:25:37,402 --> 00:25:39,738 If you're going to get me up there and ask about Peterson, 466 00:25:39,838 --> 00:25:41,439 I'm guessing I'll also be asked 467 00:25:41,540 --> 00:25:42,908 about the other important married men in town 468 00:25:43,008 --> 00:25:45,610 I've slept with. 469 00:25:45,710 --> 00:25:48,246 Some of whom I, I think you know pretty well. 470 00:25:48,346 --> 00:25:53,919 ♪ Oh, oh, oh, oh ♪ 471 00:25:55,020 --> 00:25:57,522 Your friends? 472 00:25:57,589 --> 00:25:59,124 Jim: Acquaintances. 473 00:25:59,724 --> 00:26:01,860 Donors, actually. 474 00:26:05,063 --> 00:26:06,565 I don't see this playing out well for us, Freda. 475 00:26:11,236 --> 00:26:11,636 Outing... 476 00:26:15,373 --> 00:26:18,443 innocent people on the stand 477 00:26:18,543 --> 00:26:21,947 in order to show what Michael Peterson was up to. 478 00:26:22,047 --> 00:26:24,783 Well, we have the autopsy, 479 00:26:24,883 --> 00:26:27,452 the crime scene, the photos, 480 00:26:27,552 --> 00:26:28,653 the emails. 481 00:26:29,287 --> 00:26:31,456 We have our theory. 482 00:26:33,658 --> 00:26:36,161 A man who is hiding 483 00:26:36,261 --> 00:26:39,831 gets caught and explodes. 484 00:26:42,233 --> 00:26:43,902 Jim: It all feels circumstantial. 485 00:26:46,738 --> 00:26:48,340 We have a theory 486 00:26:48,440 --> 00:26:51,276 about a motive and no murder weapon. 487 00:26:55,447 --> 00:26:58,783 Well, I guess we also still got Brad. 488 00:27:00,585 --> 00:27:03,154 David: Their search has hit a dead end. 489 00:27:03,254 --> 00:27:04,756 Michael: (over phone) I told you I didn't know this Rowe guy. 490 00:27:04,823 --> 00:27:06,858 Apparently, you're not as hot as we thought. 491 00:27:06,958 --> 00:27:08,793 Michael: Why did it seem like everyone wants a piece of me? 492 00:27:09,794 --> 00:27:11,196 Well... 493 00:27:11,296 --> 00:27:12,464 What are you up to this weekend? 494 00:27:12,530 --> 00:27:15,834 -David: Working for you. -What? No, forget me. 495 00:27:15,934 --> 00:27:17,969 Just spend time with your wife and kid, man. 496 00:27:18,036 --> 00:27:20,972 Well, Charlene's not so crazy about me right now. 497 00:27:21,039 --> 00:27:23,008 Michael: Oh yeah? What'd you do? 498 00:27:23,108 --> 00:27:25,977 Renovations and well, let's just say... 499 00:27:27,379 --> 00:27:29,180 I admire the relationship you and Kathleen had. 500 00:27:29,280 --> 00:27:30,715 Where she let you be you. 501 00:27:33,118 --> 00:27:34,853 My wife and I are just not on the same page. 502 00:27:34,953 --> 00:27:37,822 Oh. 503 00:27:37,889 --> 00:27:39,557 David: Happy to talk my problems, 504 00:27:39,658 --> 00:27:42,227 but, uh, I'm still on the clock here, Mike. 505 00:27:42,327 --> 00:27:44,362 Well, geez. Never mind. I can't afford you as it is. 506 00:27:44,462 --> 00:27:47,465 Okay. Well... thank you, David. 507 00:27:47,532 --> 00:27:51,069 Thank me when we hear "Not guilty." 508 00:27:51,169 --> 00:27:52,637 -Good night. -Good night. 509 00:27:53,638 --> 00:27:53,738 (chuckles) 510 00:27:55,240 --> 00:27:57,676 Nothing! Nothing! 511 00:27:57,742 --> 00:27:59,411 They got nothin'. 512 00:27:59,511 --> 00:28:01,246 -What's going on? -Michael: Rowe guy crapped out. 513 00:28:01,346 --> 00:28:02,881 DA's got nothing. 514 00:28:02,981 --> 00:28:04,482 Dad, this is great. 515 00:28:04,549 --> 00:28:05,050 (Michael chuckles) 516 00:28:05,150 --> 00:28:07,719 Martha: Hey, Dad. 517 00:28:11,356 --> 00:28:13,091 Would you talk about it with me? 518 00:28:13,191 --> 00:28:14,559 Talk about what? 519 00:28:19,931 --> 00:28:23,068 You really want to talk about your dad's sex life? 520 00:28:26,237 --> 00:28:28,506 Go to bed, honey. 521 00:28:29,240 --> 00:28:31,943 Okay. Good night. 522 00:28:34,846 --> 00:28:36,214 (shuts door) 523 00:28:36,281 --> 00:28:37,515 (sighs) 524 00:28:53,231 --> 00:28:55,200 Oh my god. 525 00:28:55,533 --> 00:28:57,035 Oh! 526 00:28:59,537 --> 00:29:00,605 (phone ringing) 527 00:29:07,078 --> 00:29:09,547 Hello? 528 00:29:09,614 --> 00:29:10,448 Brad: (over phone) Hey, it's Brad. How's it going? 529 00:29:10,548 --> 00:29:14,619 Uh, well, um... things are crazy, 530 00:29:14,719 --> 00:29:17,055 but, um, you know, good. 531 00:29:17,122 --> 00:29:18,590 You know, election's coming up. 532 00:29:18,656 --> 00:29:19,324 You? 533 00:29:19,424 --> 00:29:22,460 Brad: Not too bad. 534 00:29:22,560 --> 00:29:24,329 So, look, I have to cancel. 535 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:26,131 -What? -Yeah. 536 00:29:26,231 --> 00:29:28,433 -Why? -My schedule's changed. 537 00:29:28,500 --> 00:29:30,902 I have to get up to Durham and back to Tampa 538 00:29:30,969 --> 00:29:33,304 in less than a day and... 539 00:29:33,404 --> 00:29:34,806 And I just think my ass might need 540 00:29:34,906 --> 00:29:36,574 at least a couple days to recover. 541 00:29:36,641 --> 00:29:36,674 (chuckles) 542 00:29:39,844 --> 00:29:41,746 Well, uh, let me know when you're passing through. 543 00:29:43,414 --> 00:29:44,749 Brad: For sure. 544 00:29:44,816 --> 00:29:45,917 Promise me something though. 545 00:29:45,984 --> 00:29:46,818 What? 546 00:29:46,918 --> 00:29:49,154 Brad: Stay hard till I get there. 547 00:29:49,254 --> 00:29:51,523 Uh, yeah. Alright. 548 00:29:51,623 --> 00:29:52,257 Brad: Take care. 549 00:29:52,323 --> 00:29:54,592 Yeah, you too. Bye. 550 00:29:59,430 --> 00:30:03,168 (operatic music playing) 551 00:30:04,602 --> 00:30:07,605 ♪ ♪ 552 00:30:20,051 --> 00:30:21,119 Kathleen: Oh. 553 00:30:22,554 --> 00:30:24,455 Oh, that was really very good. 554 00:30:24,522 --> 00:30:25,290 Thank you so much. 555 00:30:25,356 --> 00:30:28,226 Uh, are you good or... 556 00:30:28,326 --> 00:30:29,227 -I'm good. Yeah. I'll clear out. -Yeah? Alright. 557 00:30:29,327 --> 00:30:31,462 Thanks again. 558 00:30:31,529 --> 00:30:33,698 ♪ ♪ 559 00:30:41,639 --> 00:30:43,875 (water sputters) 560 00:30:48,146 --> 00:30:51,749 ♪ ♪ 561 00:31:07,699 --> 00:31:12,003 (operatic music continues) 562 00:31:35,894 --> 00:31:37,428 (woman moaning) 563 00:31:41,366 --> 00:31:43,635 (water sputtering) 564 00:31:44,369 --> 00:31:45,970 (air whooshes) 565 00:31:46,070 --> 00:31:46,971 Oh... 566 00:31:48,406 --> 00:31:50,642 Goddamn bats. 567 00:31:51,976 --> 00:31:53,311 Oh. 568 00:31:53,411 --> 00:31:55,914 (operatic music continues) 569 00:32:11,262 --> 00:32:12,630 (belt buckle clinks) 570 00:32:14,332 --> 00:32:18,102 (woman onscreen moaning) 571 00:32:42,427 --> 00:32:46,698 (moaning continues) 572 00:33:03,614 --> 00:33:04,682 Uh, how was the massage? 573 00:33:04,782 --> 00:33:08,987 Amazing. Until I had to take a shower. 574 00:33:09,053 --> 00:33:11,990 I think the bats are chewing the pipes or clogging them. 575 00:33:12,056 --> 00:33:12,690 All I know is, it's a problem. 576 00:33:12,790 --> 00:33:14,892 Mm-hmm. I'll figure it out. 577 00:33:16,394 --> 00:33:18,062 Let's just enjoy the night. Hmm? 578 00:33:20,131 --> 00:33:21,232 (clinks glass) 579 00:33:22,633 --> 00:33:24,535 (Michael clears throat) 580 00:33:25,203 --> 00:33:26,971 Hmm. 581 00:33:30,708 --> 00:33:32,010 -Where are the dogs? -Who cares? 582 00:33:34,746 --> 00:33:37,215 Almost ripped up the rug today. 583 00:33:37,315 --> 00:33:39,751 Oh yeah, I meant to ask. How'd the talk go with Patty? 584 00:33:39,851 --> 00:33:41,152 Oh, right. 585 00:33:41,219 --> 00:33:42,887 Um, well, uh... 586 00:33:42,987 --> 00:33:46,758 she can't refinance the house again. 587 00:33:46,858 --> 00:33:48,760 It's something-- German laws makes it verboten, 588 00:33:48,860 --> 00:33:51,863 so I, I think we're going to have to... 589 00:33:51,929 --> 00:33:54,832 I think we're going to have to keep chipping in to help with the boys. 590 00:33:56,501 --> 00:33:58,369 (soft chuckle) 591 00:33:59,837 --> 00:34:01,439 I know what you're doing here. 592 00:34:01,539 --> 00:34:04,342 Butter me up with a massage and a romantic night, 593 00:34:04,409 --> 00:34:07,578 and then you ask me to bail your kids out again 594 00:34:07,678 --> 00:34:08,513 because you let them get away with murder. 595 00:34:08,579 --> 00:34:10,581 Especially Clayton. 596 00:34:10,681 --> 00:34:11,916 I, I know you're mad at him. I am, too. 597 00:34:12,016 --> 00:34:15,353 You literally bought him a car when things blew up. 598 00:34:15,420 --> 00:34:19,290 Well, nothing actually blew up... that time. 599 00:34:19,857 --> 00:34:21,793 Clay got lucky. 600 00:34:23,461 --> 00:34:24,929 And you... are playing me. 601 00:34:26,697 --> 00:34:27,131 Is it working? 602 00:34:30,068 --> 00:34:32,870 The Great Dissembler, ladies and gentlemen. 603 00:34:35,973 --> 00:34:36,074 (chuckles) 604 00:34:55,426 --> 00:34:57,261 I guess we'll do what we always do, 605 00:34:57,328 --> 00:34:58,062 just figure it out. 606 00:35:02,233 --> 00:35:04,068 Some money for the boys. 607 00:35:06,504 --> 00:35:08,139 We need to deal with the plumbing first. 608 00:35:11,142 --> 00:35:11,175 And then... 609 00:35:12,510 --> 00:35:15,012 Ohh. 610 00:35:16,647 --> 00:35:17,982 We'll, um... 611 00:35:22,787 --> 00:35:24,422 (moans) 612 00:35:31,596 --> 00:35:34,265 And then... 613 00:35:35,433 --> 00:35:37,802 we'll, um... 614 00:35:42,106 --> 00:35:45,610 Oh... We'll deal with the bats later. 615 00:35:46,110 --> 00:35:50,681 (phone ringing) 616 00:35:53,284 --> 00:35:54,952 Hello. 617 00:35:55,019 --> 00:35:57,155 Tyrone: (on phone) I know you gave them my name, Dennis. 618 00:35:57,221 --> 00:35:59,657 I will do you like that Peterson bitch. You hear me? 619 00:35:59,724 --> 00:36:00,892 You shut your mouth. 620 00:36:00,992 --> 00:36:02,059 Shut it. 621 00:36:02,894 --> 00:36:05,396 -Tyrone? -(dial tone) 622 00:36:07,131 --> 00:36:08,166 Shit. 623 00:36:08,232 --> 00:36:11,502 Jean: (in English) What do you think of... 624 00:36:11,569 --> 00:36:13,037 ...when you think of Kathleen? 625 00:36:13,137 --> 00:36:15,540 I think of just these 626 00:36:15,640 --> 00:36:19,177 wonderful and funny moments. 627 00:36:19,243 --> 00:36:20,244 -Hello? -Man: Shh! 628 00:36:20,344 --> 00:36:21,879 Michael: She was so funny. 629 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:25,683 There's this, there's this wonderful photo of her 630 00:36:25,750 --> 00:36:31,055 in front of the Imperial Palace in Tokyo just... looking. 631 00:36:31,155 --> 00:36:35,426 Or just... how we talk about the kids. 632 00:36:35,526 --> 00:36:38,429 Is it strange for you to be in the house where she died? 633 00:36:39,163 --> 00:36:40,398 No. 634 00:36:40,498 --> 00:36:42,099 I feel her here. 635 00:36:44,335 --> 00:36:47,605 Just imagine she might walk through that door any moment, 636 00:36:47,705 --> 00:36:49,240 just smiling, 637 00:36:49,340 --> 00:36:50,274 laughing, just... 638 00:36:52,343 --> 00:36:54,111 telling me I'm going to be late for something. 639 00:37:00,685 --> 00:37:02,954 Shit. (sniffles) 640 00:37:03,054 --> 00:37:06,857 (clears throat) Sorry. (deep breath) 641 00:37:06,924 --> 00:37:08,259 Can we take a moment? 642 00:37:08,359 --> 00:37:09,527 Yeah. 643 00:37:09,594 --> 00:37:10,928 Michael: Come here, Margie. 644 00:37:11,028 --> 00:37:12,430 I know you didn't come home just to hear me talk. 645 00:37:12,530 --> 00:37:15,466 You finally found someone who has to listen to your stories. 646 00:37:15,566 --> 00:37:16,734 Come here. 647 00:37:16,801 --> 00:37:20,705 Everyone, I'd like you to meet my other daughter, Margaret. 648 00:37:20,771 --> 00:37:22,440 -Jean: Hi. -Michael: Is it weird being back? 649 00:37:22,540 --> 00:37:23,975 Margaret: Yeah, it was a little weird going through town, 650 00:37:24,075 --> 00:37:27,044 like, but it's good to be home. 651 00:37:27,111 --> 00:37:29,880 You guys hungry? Should we make some lunch? 652 00:37:29,947 --> 00:37:32,917 Jean: Michael, are you sure it's okay to shoot the girls? 653 00:37:38,422 --> 00:37:39,323 Michael: (quietly) Sure. 654 00:37:42,393 --> 00:37:43,761 You get used to it faster than you think. 655 00:37:43,828 --> 00:37:44,729 Todd loves it. 656 00:37:44,795 --> 00:37:47,064 {\an8}(Denis speaking French) 657 00:37:49,834 --> 00:37:51,569 {\an8}(Jean speaking French) 658 00:38:19,530 --> 00:38:21,666 {\an8}Huh? What? Huh? 659 00:38:21,766 --> 00:38:23,034 Come on. 660 00:38:24,135 --> 00:38:25,469 {\an8}(speaking French) 661 00:39:28,599 --> 00:39:31,669 Devon: We've kept the office just the way she left it. 662 00:39:33,270 --> 00:39:36,674 The only things that are gone are the calendar 663 00:39:36,741 --> 00:39:38,275 and the diary she had in her desk. 664 00:39:38,376 --> 00:39:41,912 The police took them pretty early on. 665 00:39:42,012 --> 00:39:43,848 Caitlin: What did Mike take? 666 00:39:43,914 --> 00:39:45,416 Devon: Michael hasn't taken anything. 667 00:39:47,451 --> 00:39:49,353 What about Martha and Margaret? 668 00:39:49,420 --> 00:39:50,554 Did they come by? 669 00:39:50,621 --> 00:39:52,523 No one's reached out this whole time but you. 670 00:39:53,958 --> 00:39:55,860 I sent in my condolences pretty early on, 671 00:39:55,926 --> 00:39:58,596 but once the investigation started, 672 00:39:58,696 --> 00:40:01,365 I figured, better to keep my distance. 673 00:40:02,066 --> 00:40:04,268 I don't know why I thought 674 00:40:04,368 --> 00:40:05,269 that they'd be interested in this stuff. 675 00:40:10,541 --> 00:40:12,309 (sighs) 676 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:14,478 Sorry, do you mind if I have a moment alone here? 677 00:40:15,279 --> 00:40:15,780 Of course. 678 00:40:15,880 --> 00:40:18,082 Take your time. 679 00:40:25,289 --> 00:40:28,092 (somber music playing) 680 00:41:03,127 --> 00:41:05,830 (indistinct chatter) 681 00:41:05,930 --> 00:41:07,498 Good morning. 682 00:41:07,598 --> 00:41:09,767 -Morning. -David: The trial's around the corner. 683 00:41:09,834 --> 00:41:12,036 We gotta control the narrative. 684 00:41:12,136 --> 00:41:14,839 I don't see a way around it, so, 685 00:41:14,939 --> 00:41:16,507 the interview would be filmed here, 686 00:41:16,607 --> 00:41:21,512 but it will be syndicated to all ABC affiliates. 687 00:41:21,612 --> 00:41:23,614 We can have the eyes and ears of the country. 688 00:41:27,885 --> 00:41:28,486 What you doing? 689 00:41:31,121 --> 00:41:33,224 Well, I'm just going through autopsy reports. 690 00:41:33,891 --> 00:41:36,026 That's totally normal. 691 00:41:37,061 --> 00:41:38,796 Nothing's normal anymore. 692 00:41:39,730 --> 00:41:41,866 -I know. I was kidding. -(phone buzzing) 693 00:41:48,472 --> 00:41:50,407 Margaret: Martha... 694 00:41:50,508 --> 00:41:52,076 (whispers): Hey. 695 00:41:53,344 --> 00:41:57,081 So they want us to do an interview on the news. 696 00:41:57,181 --> 00:41:58,215 -What? -I know. 697 00:41:58,315 --> 00:41:59,717 I don't want to do that. 698 00:41:59,817 --> 00:42:00,518 -I know, I-- -David: So... 699 00:42:02,820 --> 00:42:04,889 what do you think? 700 00:42:04,989 --> 00:42:07,057 The reporter, Sonya Pfeiffer, is a friend, 701 00:42:07,157 --> 00:42:08,392 so no curveballs. 702 00:42:08,492 --> 00:42:11,662 This is what Caitlin would be doing 703 00:42:11,729 --> 00:42:14,431 for the family if she was here. 704 00:42:14,532 --> 00:42:16,066 Margaret: Uh, we're not sure. 705 00:42:16,166 --> 00:42:17,535 It's just like a lot of people. 706 00:42:24,074 --> 00:42:27,244 Well, seems like you're already getting used to an audience. 707 00:42:28,345 --> 00:42:30,347 Yeah, but it's... 708 00:42:31,582 --> 00:42:32,082 it's a news show on TV. 709 00:42:32,182 --> 00:42:34,618 It's, like, immediate. 710 00:42:34,718 --> 00:42:37,087 What if we say the wrong thing? 711 00:42:37,187 --> 00:42:37,521 No, you girls will do great. 712 00:42:39,523 --> 00:42:40,090 Alright? 713 00:42:40,190 --> 00:42:42,960 Look, you'll have to accept, 714 00:42:43,060 --> 00:42:46,530 sooner or later, 715 00:42:46,597 --> 00:42:48,699 everyone's going to know who you are. 716 00:42:51,702 --> 00:42:53,637 ♪ ♪ 717 00:42:56,874 --> 00:43:00,611 I'm not going to push you girls to do anything you don't want to do. 718 00:43:01,912 --> 00:43:04,748 You know (stammers) let Caitlin and Candace 719 00:43:04,815 --> 00:43:05,883 piss on our family if that's what they-- 720 00:43:05,950 --> 00:43:07,484 -Margaret: Dad... -No. No, I mean it. Fuck them! 721 00:43:10,287 --> 00:43:11,488 I'd rather go to prison 722 00:43:11,589 --> 00:43:12,489 that put you girls through any more pain. 723 00:43:17,127 --> 00:43:17,494 We're okay. 724 00:43:19,396 --> 00:43:22,666 We'll, we'll do what we have to. 725 00:43:22,766 --> 00:43:25,803 Great. I'm going to get it set. 726 00:43:25,903 --> 00:43:29,173 And, uh, Martha, think about dyeing your hair. 727 00:43:29,273 --> 00:43:30,741 Bleach blonde isn't great on camera. 728 00:43:32,409 --> 00:43:34,411 ♪ ♪ 729 00:43:52,096 --> 00:43:53,163 (glasses clink) 730 00:43:58,002 --> 00:43:59,336 It's really good to see you, man. 731 00:44:00,371 --> 00:44:02,172 I've been thinking about you and your dad. 732 00:44:02,272 --> 00:44:03,507 -Yeah. -Your mom-- 733 00:44:03,607 --> 00:44:06,010 Yeah, man. It's, it's been intense. 734 00:44:06,110 --> 00:44:07,711 I'm telling you, man. Cabo. 735 00:44:10,114 --> 00:44:11,181 Look how tan I am. Right? 736 00:44:11,281 --> 00:44:13,350 I'm fuckin' hot. Right? 737 00:44:15,386 --> 00:44:15,552 (sniffs) 738 00:44:17,488 --> 00:44:18,689 (sighs) 739 00:44:18,789 --> 00:44:19,690 Fuck. 740 00:44:20,724 --> 00:44:22,493 (Nate sniffs) 741 00:44:22,559 --> 00:44:23,527 Nate: Oh. 742 00:44:24,795 --> 00:44:25,529 Oh. 743 00:44:26,163 --> 00:44:28,399 That's good shit, huh? 744 00:44:30,701 --> 00:44:31,735 Man... 745 00:44:32,469 --> 00:44:33,537 You know... 746 00:44:34,972 --> 00:44:37,041 -the thing about my dad... -I love your dad. 747 00:44:37,141 --> 00:44:37,875 ...is he's people. 748 00:44:37,975 --> 00:44:40,310 You know? 749 00:44:40,377 --> 00:44:41,311 What I'm starting to realize is 750 00:44:41,378 --> 00:44:42,746 that people are just people. 751 00:44:44,982 --> 00:44:46,050 And they go, and they, they create these labels. 752 00:44:46,150 --> 00:44:48,419 (Nate sniffs) 753 00:44:48,519 --> 00:44:49,887 They just try to categorize people. 754 00:44:49,987 --> 00:44:51,355 (Nate moans) 755 00:44:51,422 --> 00:44:52,823 What are you talking about? 756 00:44:56,660 --> 00:44:58,062 It's just my dad is complicated. 757 00:44:59,530 --> 00:45:01,765 -Nate: You wanna do another one? -Yeah. 758 00:45:01,865 --> 00:45:04,001 Dude, I'm telling you, Cabo's so fuckin' sick. 759 00:45:04,068 --> 00:45:05,669 You got to get away from here, man. 760 00:45:05,736 --> 00:45:07,838 Fuck, and I already did, like, all the groundwork and everything. 761 00:45:07,905 --> 00:45:08,572 Timeshare shit there, man. 762 00:45:08,672 --> 00:45:10,841 Like, you can make ten to one 763 00:45:10,908 --> 00:45:11,575 fucking on your investment, I'm telling you, dude. 764 00:45:14,178 --> 00:45:15,245 (door opens) 765 00:45:26,190 --> 00:45:26,724 What--? 766 00:45:31,395 --> 00:45:33,030 Oh fuck. 767 00:45:34,932 --> 00:45:36,300 Fuck. 768 00:45:40,771 --> 00:45:41,605 (sniffles) 769 00:45:48,612 --> 00:45:49,713 I'm sorry, Dad, I-- 770 00:45:49,780 --> 00:45:51,148 Imagine people seeing my son 771 00:45:51,248 --> 00:45:52,649 getting wasted around town. 772 00:45:52,750 --> 00:45:54,451 They're gonna think we're a family of assholes. 773 00:45:54,551 --> 00:45:57,121 Clayton's the fuckup, not you. 774 00:45:58,088 --> 00:46:00,624 You're my centurion. I need you focused. 775 00:46:03,627 --> 00:46:05,662 I know. I'm sorry, Dad-- 776 00:46:05,763 --> 00:46:07,131 Now go on up and have a shower. 777 00:46:08,899 --> 00:46:10,501 (shaky breath) 778 00:46:20,244 --> 00:46:22,112 (door closes) 779 00:46:23,447 --> 00:46:24,815 -You okay? -Todd: Yeah. 780 00:46:24,915 --> 00:46:26,683 Just, um... give me a minute, 781 00:46:26,784 --> 00:46:27,851 I'll get breakfast ready. 782 00:46:27,951 --> 00:46:29,153 Margaret: We can do it. 783 00:46:29,253 --> 00:46:29,787 No, it's fine. Just give me a minute. 784 00:46:34,758 --> 00:46:36,627 Bill: What does that mean? Can you forward me the letter? 785 00:46:36,693 --> 00:46:38,328 Tom: Yes, we will. 786 00:46:38,428 --> 00:46:41,098 Bottom line, though, Caitlin's lawyer was successful 787 00:46:41,165 --> 00:46:43,300 in stopping the payments coming from Nortel. 788 00:46:43,367 --> 00:46:45,302 She and her biological father 789 00:46:45,369 --> 00:46:46,336 have been identified as the next of kin. 790 00:46:46,436 --> 00:46:48,872 On the life insurance? 791 00:46:50,374 --> 00:46:51,608 Tom: You shouldn't count on it. 792 00:46:52,609 --> 00:46:54,511 After everything I've done for her. 793 00:46:55,946 --> 00:46:57,181 Greedy bitch. 794 00:46:57,281 --> 00:46:58,115 Bill: I can talk to Jackie 795 00:46:58,182 --> 00:47:00,851 about refinancing the house when I see her. 796 00:47:00,951 --> 00:47:03,020 Maybe dip into Dad's savings. 797 00:47:03,120 --> 00:47:04,721 My dad's in a nursing home in Reno. 798 00:47:04,822 --> 00:47:07,191 He has some savings that we were going to probably inherit. 799 00:47:07,291 --> 00:47:08,826 Bill: It's not much, but... 800 00:47:08,892 --> 00:47:10,527 Don't be gone too long, Bill. 801 00:47:10,627 --> 00:47:13,831 Please, okay? I need you here. 802 00:47:13,897 --> 00:47:16,300 Bill: Don't worry, Mike. I'll be back soon enough. 803 00:47:21,238 --> 00:47:21,738 (clears throat) 804 00:47:25,742 --> 00:47:27,044 Don't worry. 805 00:47:27,144 --> 00:47:28,846 David's a good friend. 806 00:47:28,912 --> 00:47:30,848 I swear I'll make it painless. 807 00:47:30,914 --> 00:47:32,749 You good? Alright. 808 00:47:34,251 --> 00:47:35,586 Well, just, um, imagine I'm one of the girls 809 00:47:35,686 --> 00:47:38,722 and we're, we're getting to know each other. 810 00:47:38,822 --> 00:47:41,592 With the interview, are you going to ask 811 00:47:41,692 --> 00:47:44,895 about our, our mom-mom in Germany? 812 00:47:44,995 --> 00:47:46,196 No, well, just, just what you remember. 813 00:47:46,263 --> 00:47:48,699 Uh, the good things. 814 00:47:48,765 --> 00:47:49,833 Thanks. Yeah. 815 00:47:52,569 --> 00:47:53,937 Sonya Pfeiffer: Okay. 816 00:47:55,172 --> 00:47:56,673 (sighs) 817 00:47:56,740 --> 00:47:59,176 This is Sonya Pfeiffer reporting 818 00:47:59,243 --> 00:48:00,878 for WTVD Channel 11 News. 819 00:48:00,944 --> 00:48:05,115 I'm with the daughters of novelist Michael Peterson 820 00:48:05,215 --> 00:48:07,351 who is preparing for trial for the murder of his wife 821 00:48:07,417 --> 00:48:09,019 Kathleen. 822 00:48:09,086 --> 00:48:12,456 Today, they break their silence on the case 823 00:48:12,556 --> 00:48:14,391 in this exclusive interview. 824 00:48:14,458 --> 00:48:15,559 Born to George and Liz Ratliff 825 00:48:15,626 --> 00:48:17,194 in Germany in the 1980s, 826 00:48:17,261 --> 00:48:20,731 where their father was stationed on a military base, 827 00:48:20,797 --> 00:48:22,532 Margaret was only two, 828 00:48:22,599 --> 00:48:24,234 Martha not even one, 829 00:48:24,301 --> 00:48:25,369 when he died on a mission in Panama. 830 00:48:25,435 --> 00:48:26,770 A year later, 831 00:48:26,870 --> 00:48:30,140 their mother died of a brain aneurysm. 832 00:48:30,240 --> 00:48:32,376 Within the course of two years, 833 00:48:32,442 --> 00:48:35,045 they lost both their biological parents. 834 00:48:35,112 --> 00:48:37,648 I remember almost nothing from that time. 835 00:48:37,748 --> 00:48:40,317 Martha: Yeah. I, I only remember 836 00:48:40,417 --> 00:48:42,953 what people tell me about that period. 837 00:48:43,053 --> 00:48:45,489 Sonya: Two of those people were Michael Peterson 838 00:48:45,589 --> 00:48:47,257 and his wife at the time, Patty, 839 00:48:47,324 --> 00:48:49,226 who were neighbors and close friends. 840 00:48:49,293 --> 00:48:50,127 It was confusing 841 00:48:50,227 --> 00:48:52,963 when Michael left Patty for Kathleen. 842 00:48:53,063 --> 00:48:55,332 -Woman: Exactly. -Martha: Yeah, confusing but wonderful. 843 00:48:55,432 --> 00:48:57,601 He's an adulterer. 844 00:48:57,668 --> 00:48:59,770 Martha: Ka-Kathleen became our mom. 845 00:48:59,836 --> 00:49:02,906 He loved her, and, and she loved us. 846 00:49:02,973 --> 00:49:04,675 Sonya: And the wedding was here. 847 00:49:04,775 --> 00:49:07,344 And you two were bridesmaids? 848 00:49:07,444 --> 00:49:08,845 Margaret: Yeah, we, we, like, sprinkled rose petals 849 00:49:08,946 --> 00:49:10,480 up the stairs on the way to their bedroom. 850 00:49:10,580 --> 00:49:11,815 It was like a movie. 851 00:49:11,915 --> 00:49:15,919 -(phone ringing) -(interview on TV continues) 852 00:49:17,654 --> 00:49:18,789 Hello? 853 00:49:18,855 --> 00:49:20,624 Margaret Blair: (on phone) Hi, this is Margaret Blair. 854 00:49:20,691 --> 00:49:22,192 I'm calling to speak with the DA. 855 00:49:23,427 --> 00:49:25,963 Um, I'm Freda Black. I'm an ADA here. 856 00:49:26,029 --> 00:49:27,698 Margaret Blair: I'm sorry to be calling so late, 857 00:49:27,798 --> 00:49:29,833 but I've been speaking with God, 858 00:49:29,933 --> 00:49:32,836 and he will not allow me to stay silent any longer. 859 00:49:32,936 --> 00:49:35,105 "Speak, Margaret, speak," He said. 860 00:49:35,172 --> 00:49:36,773 I'm sorry. Who did you say was calling? 861 00:49:36,840 --> 00:49:39,843 Margaret Blair. Liz Ratliff's sister. 862 00:49:39,943 --> 00:49:42,846 Martha and Margie are my nieces. 863 00:49:42,946 --> 00:49:45,382 I need to tell you about their mother's death. 864 00:49:45,482 --> 00:49:50,153 You found another woman at the bottom of the stairs? 865 00:49:50,220 --> 00:49:51,822 Liz had been complaining for weeks. 866 00:49:51,888 --> 00:49:54,057 For weeks about these, these migraines she was having. 867 00:49:54,157 --> 00:49:56,360 David: What the fuck, Mike? We're four weeks out! 868 00:49:56,460 --> 00:49:57,894 How could you not tell me? 869 00:49:57,995 --> 00:50:01,365 It was 20 years ago! In Germany! 870 00:50:01,465 --> 00:50:03,133 Why would I, why would I even think of it? 871 00:50:03,200 --> 00:50:06,136 I was helping her out with something or other that night, 872 00:50:06,203 --> 00:50:08,705 I don't remember what, but I left Liz 873 00:50:08,805 --> 00:50:11,174 very much alive and on her way to bed. 874 00:50:11,241 --> 00:50:14,144 The next morning, the girls' nanny, Agnes, 875 00:50:14,911 --> 00:50:17,314 woke us up... 876 00:50:17,381 --> 00:50:19,016 to tell us she'd found Liz at the bottom of the stairs. 877 00:50:19,082 --> 00:50:21,718 Patty: The Ratliffs were practically family. 878 00:50:21,818 --> 00:50:23,186 We taught at the same school. 879 00:50:23,253 --> 00:50:23,887 That's it! 880 00:50:23,987 --> 00:50:27,057 Liz's autopsy. It's all there. 881 00:50:27,157 --> 00:50:29,659 Margaret Blair: (over phone) Look, I told you, this can't be a coincidence. 882 00:50:29,726 --> 00:50:32,729 I know that he raised you, but he is not good. 883 00:50:32,829 --> 00:50:35,399 That's our dad! You can say those things! 884 00:50:35,499 --> 00:50:37,334 He's very manipulative, Margaret. 885 00:50:38,668 --> 00:50:41,571 I haven't even told you half of what we know about Germany. 886 00:50:41,671 --> 00:50:43,340 I can't talk to you anymore. Goodbye. 887 00:50:43,407 --> 00:50:44,107 Margaret Blair: Beware of false prophets who-- 888 00:50:46,676 --> 00:50:49,112 Martha: Jesus Christ... 889 00:50:49,212 --> 00:50:51,415 She's crazy. (sighs) 890 00:50:53,884 --> 00:50:56,253 Martha: It is kind of a weird coincidence 891 00:50:56,353 --> 00:50:59,056 we've had two moms die at the bottom of the stairs. 892 00:51:05,762 --> 00:51:07,364 So what are you saying? 893 00:51:11,735 --> 00:51:13,437 I'm not saying anything. I'm just... 894 00:51:15,038 --> 00:51:15,539 We just haven't talked about it. 895 00:51:15,605 --> 00:51:17,140 Don't freak out on me. 896 00:51:19,876 --> 00:51:23,580 So you think there's some connection? 897 00:51:23,647 --> 00:51:26,249 I can see why Aunt Margaret's suspicious. 898 00:51:26,316 --> 00:51:28,585 Mom died of a brain aneurysm 899 00:51:28,652 --> 00:51:29,986 which caused her to fall down the stairs. 900 00:51:30,087 --> 00:51:31,054 It was an accident. 901 00:51:31,121 --> 00:51:32,923 The same way Kathleen was an accident. 902 00:51:32,989 --> 00:51:33,990 Yes, exactly. 903 00:51:34,091 --> 00:51:36,259 And, like, isn't that weird? 904 00:51:36,326 --> 00:51:37,060 All of it's weird. 905 00:51:37,127 --> 00:51:40,630 Our dad died mysteriously in Panama. 906 00:51:40,730 --> 00:51:42,966 In fact, where was Mike when 9/11 happened? 907 00:51:43,066 --> 00:51:45,569 Oh, stop it, you sound fucking ridiculous. 908 00:51:45,635 --> 00:51:47,137 Well, you're starting to sound like Caitlin. 909 00:51:48,905 --> 00:51:50,307 It's like you don't even remember 910 00:51:50,407 --> 00:51:51,775 what happened before Christmas. 911 00:51:51,842 --> 00:51:53,477 Yes, I do. 912 00:51:53,577 --> 00:51:57,747 And then Kathleen died. And now we have to grow up. 913 00:51:57,814 --> 00:51:59,983 Dad has been there for us always. 914 00:52:00,083 --> 00:52:01,585 He didn't have to take us in, but he did. 915 00:52:01,651 --> 00:52:04,421 That's all that matters. 916 00:52:04,488 --> 00:52:07,491 So just stop questioning everything. Just stop. 917 00:52:07,591 --> 00:52:10,193 I can't. Can't. I can't! 918 00:52:15,765 --> 00:52:16,933 David: Was it strange for Mike 919 00:52:17,000 --> 00:52:20,036 to have been over at Liz's without you? 920 00:52:20,137 --> 00:52:20,837 Oh no, not at all. 921 00:52:20,937 --> 00:52:22,806 After George died, Liz needed a man 922 00:52:22,873 --> 00:52:25,041 to help around the house. 923 00:52:25,142 --> 00:52:26,543 David: Well... 924 00:52:26,643 --> 00:52:28,945 The DA's going to suggest some infidelity. 925 00:52:29,012 --> 00:52:30,180 You know that, right? 926 00:52:30,280 --> 00:52:30,881 Liz and I were good friends. That's it. 927 00:52:30,981 --> 00:52:33,183 Patty: Under no circumstances 928 00:52:33,283 --> 00:52:37,187 would she put carnal desires above our friendship. 929 00:52:37,287 --> 00:52:39,656 And as far as Michael's impropriety, at the time, 930 00:52:39,723 --> 00:52:42,025 he was never very good at hiding it. 931 00:52:42,125 --> 00:52:43,059 I didn't sleep with Liz. 932 00:52:45,162 --> 00:52:46,696 This is all in German, Mike. 933 00:52:46,796 --> 00:52:47,531 Michael: Patty can translate it for you. 934 00:52:47,631 --> 00:52:50,066 It says what I've already told you. 935 00:52:50,167 --> 00:52:53,036 Liz Ratliff died of a, of a brain aneurysm. 936 00:52:53,136 --> 00:52:56,039 We'll, um, get a court-certified translator 937 00:52:56,139 --> 00:52:57,874 and turn it all over to the DA. 938 00:52:57,974 --> 00:53:00,377 We don't want to look like we're hiding anything. 939 00:53:00,477 --> 00:53:01,645 Well, I'm not. 940 00:53:03,313 --> 00:53:07,884 I'm going to need to speak with the girls, uh, privately. 941 00:53:07,984 --> 00:53:10,187 -Michael: By all means. -No cameras, please. 942 00:53:10,253 --> 00:53:13,023 Mike, can you please. 943 00:53:13,089 --> 00:53:16,159 Thanks. I'll come get you when this is over. 944 00:53:20,830 --> 00:53:22,232 The girls knew? 945 00:53:23,767 --> 00:53:26,336 Not just about the aneurysm, but the stairs? 946 00:53:28,405 --> 00:53:30,707 It's essential you're honest with me right now. 947 00:53:31,575 --> 00:53:33,577 Ask them. 948 00:53:40,383 --> 00:53:41,718 Hey, girls! 949 00:53:45,222 --> 00:53:46,756 David: It must feel surreal 950 00:53:48,024 --> 00:53:49,693 you're getting pulled into this. 951 00:53:51,895 --> 00:53:55,465 Look, the most important thing to me is the truth. 952 00:53:55,565 --> 00:53:58,902 And if there's anything you want to say 953 00:53:58,969 --> 00:54:00,370 about your mother's death... 954 00:54:00,870 --> 00:54:02,939 anything at all, 955 00:54:03,640 --> 00:54:05,108 now's the time to say it. 956 00:54:07,544 --> 00:54:08,111 Wait, which mom's death? 957 00:54:11,615 --> 00:54:13,617 Liz mom. 958 00:54:13,717 --> 00:54:15,118 Your biological mother. 959 00:54:27,130 --> 00:54:29,099 Hey, Mike. 960 00:54:29,165 --> 00:54:31,968 Everything checks out. I'll stick around in case you need me. 961 00:54:43,913 --> 00:54:45,615 You girls okay? 962 00:54:50,620 --> 00:54:52,088 It's us against them. 963 00:54:53,657 --> 00:54:55,659 And they're, uh, clearly willing to go 964 00:54:55,759 --> 00:54:57,027 as low as possible to hurt us. 965 00:54:57,694 --> 00:54:58,862 And we can't let them. 966 00:55:01,865 --> 00:55:04,100 There are no secrets between us anymore. 967 00:55:19,015 --> 00:55:20,450 (door opens) 968 00:55:21,785 --> 00:55:22,952 Rudolph's already filing a motion 969 00:55:23,019 --> 00:55:26,489 to keep Liz Ratliff out. 970 00:55:26,556 --> 00:55:28,358 We can argue the 404(b). 971 00:55:28,458 --> 00:55:30,026 Oh yeah. Come on in. 972 00:55:36,333 --> 00:55:39,302 I was just thinking about these two girls. 973 00:55:45,041 --> 00:55:45,709 How are yours doing? 974 00:55:45,809 --> 00:55:48,144 Oh, they're good. 975 00:55:50,146 --> 00:55:51,881 I've been teasing 'em. 976 00:55:51,981 --> 00:55:53,683 They've been eating so much mac and cheese 977 00:55:53,750 --> 00:55:55,719 that, that their hair is going to get curly. 978 00:55:55,819 --> 00:55:58,088 (both laugh) 979 00:55:58,988 --> 00:56:00,857 -Never heard of that. -Mm-hmm. 980 00:56:02,759 --> 00:56:04,694 Jim: Hmm. 981 00:56:04,761 --> 00:56:06,196 They're with Van this week. 982 00:56:06,262 --> 00:56:07,330 (phone rings) 983 00:56:10,066 --> 00:56:10,433 Uh-huh. 984 00:56:12,001 --> 00:56:13,236 Uh, put him through. 985 00:56:16,005 --> 00:56:17,073 Duane, what you got? 986 00:56:17,173 --> 00:56:20,009 Peterson was standing over her 987 00:56:20,076 --> 00:56:21,077 when he beat her. 988 00:56:21,177 --> 00:56:22,912 The speck of blood on the inside 989 00:56:23,012 --> 00:56:24,381 of his shorts? 990 00:56:24,447 --> 00:56:25,081 The blood flew upwards. 991 00:56:25,181 --> 00:56:27,517 And that was the last piece. 992 00:56:27,584 --> 00:56:29,085 We've managed to replicate this crime scene 993 00:56:29,185 --> 00:56:32,088 to a tee with the blow poke. 994 00:56:32,188 --> 00:56:33,256 You got yourself a murder weapon, sir. 995 00:56:33,356 --> 00:56:36,593 I'm looking forward to testifying for you. 996 00:56:36,693 --> 00:56:37,427 Great work, Duane. 997 00:56:37,527 --> 00:56:40,296 Hot damn. Uh, send that report. 998 00:56:43,233 --> 00:56:44,300 I knew it. 999 00:56:48,037 --> 00:56:50,473 I could feel it in my gut. 1000 00:57:02,085 --> 00:57:04,954 I never told you this before, 1001 00:57:05,054 --> 00:57:06,389 but, um... 1002 00:57:07,724 --> 00:57:10,460 I lost my brother and sisters in a house fire 1003 00:57:10,560 --> 00:57:12,328 when I was 13. 1004 00:57:13,062 --> 00:57:14,731 Jack was ten 1005 00:57:14,798 --> 00:57:16,299 and my two little sisters... 1006 00:57:18,067 --> 00:57:19,335 they were even younger. 1007 00:57:21,504 --> 00:57:22,439 Sophie-Anne and Mary. 1008 00:57:27,911 --> 00:57:28,311 I got out. 1009 00:57:29,979 --> 00:57:32,315 But... they didn't. 1010 00:57:35,084 --> 00:57:37,020 I'm so sorry, Jim. 1011 00:57:38,588 --> 00:57:40,990 Terrible things just happen. 1012 00:57:41,090 --> 00:57:42,425 You know. 1013 00:57:46,196 --> 00:57:48,364 Innocent children can burn up in a fire. 1014 00:57:55,271 --> 00:57:58,842 And women can trip and fall down the stairs 1015 00:57:58,942 --> 00:58:00,009 for no reason. 1016 00:58:04,814 --> 00:58:06,182 They can. 1017 00:58:11,955 --> 00:58:13,022 Start filing a motion. 1018 00:58:13,823 --> 00:58:15,658 We're gonna have to dig her up. 1019 00:58:17,293 --> 00:58:19,796 Freda: We'll need permission from next of kin. 1020 00:58:20,630 --> 00:58:22,198 The girls could say no. 1021 00:58:23,366 --> 00:58:23,566 They could. 1022 00:58:26,503 --> 00:58:28,872 If they find out she died of natural causes, 1023 00:58:28,972 --> 00:58:30,673 like the original autopsy said... 1024 00:58:32,075 --> 00:58:33,877 it's gonna look bad for us. 1025 00:58:35,144 --> 00:58:36,379 Maybe. 1026 00:58:40,350 --> 00:58:42,385 Or maybe we all find out the truth. 1027 00:58:47,023 --> 00:58:49,492 Let the games begin. 1028 00:58:49,559 --> 00:58:52,829 "To the esteemed lawyers who are pursuing the prosecution 1029 00:58:52,896 --> 00:58:54,097 "of our father, Michael Peterson. 1030 00:58:54,197 --> 00:58:56,599 "we are writing to convey 1031 00:58:56,699 --> 00:58:59,068 "our feelings of distress in this matter. 1032 00:58:59,168 --> 00:59:01,671 "However, seeing that you have no compassion 1033 00:59:01,738 --> 00:59:03,373 "for the memory of our mother, 1034 00:59:03,439 --> 00:59:05,842 "we reluctantly consent to your request 1035 00:59:05,909 --> 00:59:07,610 "to exhume our mother's body. 1036 00:59:10,680 --> 00:59:12,682 "We are confident that you will conclude 1037 00:59:12,749 --> 00:59:15,418 "what experts concluded almost 20 years ago, 1038 00:59:15,518 --> 00:59:19,122 "that our mother died of a brain aneurysm 1039 00:59:20,089 --> 00:59:22,058 "and that our father, Michael Peterson, 1040 00:59:22,125 --> 00:59:25,295 "will be vindicated of these outrageous claims. 1041 00:59:25,395 --> 00:59:28,364 Sincerely yours, Margaret and Martha Ratliff." 1042 00:59:30,199 --> 00:59:31,534 Michael: Thank you. 1043 00:59:33,403 --> 00:59:35,371 Of course, Dad. Anything. 1044 00:59:37,240 --> 00:59:38,942 (exhales) 1045 00:59:50,253 --> 00:59:56,459 (reporters clamoring) 1046 00:59:56,559 --> 00:59:59,629 {\an8}(lively classical music playing) 1047 00:59:59,729 --> 01:00:01,497 {\an8}♪ ♪ 1048 01:00:07,470 --> 01:00:10,406 (clamoring continues) 1049 01:00:21,784 --> 01:00:23,186 Man: Hold the door, please. 1050 01:00:28,091 --> 01:00:30,159 (Michael sighs) 1051 01:00:39,002 --> 01:00:41,004 (elevator beeps) 1052 01:00:49,812 --> 01:00:53,216 You're going to be smiling in prison soon, you prick. 1053 01:01:03,059 --> 01:01:05,962 (inaudible) 1054 01:01:06,963 --> 01:01:08,231 (camera shutters clicking) 1055 01:01:08,731 --> 01:01:10,400 (inaudible) 1056 01:01:11,868 --> 01:01:14,537 ♪ ♪ 1057 01:01:36,359 --> 01:01:37,927 Bailiff: All rise. 1058 01:01:41,164 --> 01:01:43,099 Oyez, oyez, oyez. 1059 01:01:43,199 --> 01:01:44,367 This honorable court for the County of Durham 1060 01:01:44,434 --> 01:01:47,570 is now open and sitting for the dispatch of its business. 1061 01:01:47,670 --> 01:01:51,741 The Honorable Judge Orlando Hudson presiding. 1062 01:01:51,841 --> 01:01:53,710 God save the state and this honorable court. 1063 01:01:56,212 --> 01:01:57,613 You may be seated. 1064 01:01:59,248 --> 01:02:01,417 -And good morning. -All: Good morning, Your Honor. 1065 01:02:01,517 --> 01:02:03,019 This court is now prepared to hear the case 1066 01:02:03,086 --> 01:02:05,555 of the state versus Michael Iver Peterson. 1067 01:02:05,621 --> 01:02:08,591 Mr. Hardin, you may proceed with your opening. 1068 01:02:08,691 --> 01:02:09,892 Thank you, Your Honor. 1069 01:02:22,205 --> 01:02:23,906 Good morning. 1070 01:02:23,973 --> 01:02:26,609 In a very real sense, 1071 01:02:26,709 --> 01:02:28,945 this case is about pretense 1072 01:02:29,045 --> 01:02:30,446 and appearances. 1073 01:02:30,546 --> 01:02:32,281 (heartbeat thumping) 1074 01:02:32,381 --> 01:02:35,051 It's about things not being as they seem. 1075 01:02:36,552 --> 01:02:40,223 Man: One, two, three, four. 1076 01:02:40,289 --> 01:02:42,792 ("Lawyers, Guns and Money" by Warren Zevon playing) 1077 01:02:54,637 --> 01:02:56,639 ♪ I went home with the waitress ♪ 1078 01:03:00,610 --> 01:03:01,778 ♪ The way I always do ♪ 1079 01:03:05,815 --> 01:03:08,651 ♪ How was I to know ♪ 1080 01:03:10,253 --> 01:03:12,688 ♪ She was with the Russians too? ♪ 1081 01:03:23,099 --> 01:03:24,667 ♪ I was gambling in Havana ♪ 1082 01:03:28,337 --> 01:03:29,705 ♪ I took a little risk ♪ 1083 01:03:32,642 --> 01:03:35,678 ♪ Send lawyers, guns and money ♪ 1084 01:03:38,381 --> 01:03:40,850 ♪ Dad, get me out of this ♪ 1085 01:03:40,950 --> 01:03:47,190 ♪ Ha! ♪