88 - Sarah Brady and Michael Peterson

Jeff tells the survival story of Sarah Brady, featured on I Survived (Season 2, Episode 10). Her story is one of resilience, instinct, and the will to live in the face of unthinkable circumstances.

Sam shares the story of Michael Peterson, who was convicted in 2003 of murdering his second wife, Kathleen Peterson, on December 9, 2001. The case, often referred to as “The Staircase,” became one of the most debated murder trials in modern true crime history.

In 2011, after eight years in prison, Peterson was granted a new trial and released when a judge ruled that a key prosecution witness had given misleading testimony. The legal twists and forensic controversies surrounding the case continue to fuel discussion to this day.

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Jeff’s Source: I Survived – Season 2, Episode 10

Sam’s Sources:

• https://attorneys.media/michael-peterson-staircase-legal-analysis/
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Peterson_trial
• https://people.com/where-is-michael-peterson-now-the-staircase-11864013
• https://collider.com/the-staircase-what-happened-to-real-michael-peterson/
• https://attorneyatlawmagazine.com/stories/michael-peterson-what-happened-in-that-trial-could-not-happen-today
• https://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/tv-movies/warm-tv-blog/article313559828.html
• https://www.alcatrazeast.com/crime-library/famous-murders/michael-peterson/
• https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2025/12/09/where-is-michael-peterson-now-the-bizarre-true-story-behind-the-staircase/