An autopsy report and a lot of blood: how and why the police decided Michael Peterson killed his wife Kathleen, and the first suggestion that a fireplace blow poke could have been the murder weapon.

Plus, how the Michael Peterson trial attracted the attention of the world's media - especially an Oscar winning film crew. But did both sides of the story get told? And the odd relationship between the French documentary makers and this podcast.

Chris Warburton introduces the shocking story of Michael and Kathleen Peterson. What was life at 1810 Cedar Street, Durham, NC, like? What kind of couple were they?

Chris talks to friends and neighbours who remember and how all that changed one December night.

The 911 call all these years later still chills.

BBC Radio 5 live's Chris Warburton presents the most captivating real life true-crime story you have never heard of - the famous novelist, a body at the bottom of the staircase, a series of extraordinary events and a court case that grabbed the attention of the world.

Series starts Tuesday 20 June 2017.

The most captivating real life true-crime story you have never heard of - the famous novelist, a body at the bottom of the staircase, a series of extraordinary events and a court case that grabbed the attention of the world.

In this unique podcast series BBC Radio 5 live uncovers the incredible story of Kathleen & Michael Peterson.

Kathleen was a successful business woman and head of a multi-national communications company; her husband Michael was a famous novelist.

The pair lived an idyllic life with their children in a beautiful mansion in the enclave of Durham, North Carolina. But on the evening of December 9th 2001, everything changed.

BBC Radio 5 live tells the story of what happened that night through exclusive archive material and interviews with those directly involved.

In a case that stretches over more 16 years, the twists and turns will shock you; make you question your own beliefs and leave you pondering the ultimate question…what did actually happen on that fateful evening and who was responsible.