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The Staircase
The case: In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of the staircase in the home she shared with her husband, Michael Peterson. Peterson's injuries (severe, and possibly consistent with blunt force trauma) and a string of suspicious behaviors by Peterson led to his arrest on suspicion of murder. The documentary (by award-winning filmmaker Jean-Savier de Lestrade) follows the trial, which unfolds in a series of increasingly shocking revelations and perplexing twists.
Is it streaming? No; you can buy the DVDs on Amazon or watch on iTunes.
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Crazy Love
The case: If you don't already know the story, it's best to watch it without looking it up first. Crazy Love is a slow burn; you have to wait for it. The film is about the relationship between Burt and Linda Pugach, a whirlwind young romance that takes a, uh, *really* crazy turn.
Is it streaming? Yes, you can watch it on Netflix Instant.
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The Imposter
The case: In 1994, a 13 year-old Texan boy named Nicholas Barclay disappeared. Three years later, he (or someone claiming to be him) surfaced — in Spain.
Is it streaming? Yes, you can watch it on Netflix Instant.
24 Seven Productions / Via imdb.com
The Thin Blue Line
The case: This 1988 documentary by Errol Morris argued that Randall Dale Adams, sentenced to life in prison for killing police officer Robert W. Wood, was wrongfully convicted.
Is it streaming? Yes, you can watch it on Netflix Instant.
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