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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase

7.020181 seasonTV-14TV SeriesDocumentaryCrime

Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Kathleen are the toast of Durham, North Carolina. But that all changes on December 9, 2001, when Kathleen is found dead in her home at the bottom of a staircase. Michael claims it was a tragic,…

DirectorBryan Gildner

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Discovery +Discovery +
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Seasons & Episodes

E1
I Whispered Her Name
Apr 8, 2018 7.0
E2
Lightning Strikes Twice
Apr 8, 2018 7.0
E3
Reversal of Fortune
Apr 10, 2018 7.0

Cast · Directed by Bryan Gildner

DDDiane Dimond
Diane Dimond
Self - Crime Journalist
DFDiane Fanning
Diane Fanning
Self - True Crime Author

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An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is streaming on Discovery + in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase on Netflix?

No, An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Discovery +.

Is An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase on Amazon Prime Video?

No, An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Discovery + instead.

Where can I watch An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase for free?

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase is available on Discovery + in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

How many seasons are in An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase has 1 season in total (3 episodes). The series concluded in 2018.

Are all episodes of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase out yet?

Yes — all 3 episodes across 1 season of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase?

No — An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.