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The courtroom battle of Michael Peterson unfolds—and the deeper it goes, the stranger the story becomes.
Secret lives. A missing weapon.
And a theory so bizarre it sounds impossible.
In Part 2 of our North Carolina deep dive, 50 States, 50 Murders untangles the evidence, the scandals, and the final twists that left a family—and a country—asking the same question:
What really happened on that staircase?

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When Kathleen Peterson is found dead at the bottom of her staircase in Durham, North Carolina, her husband Michael claims it was just a tragic fall.
But the blood, the secrets, and the hidden cracks in their "perfect" life tell a very different story.
This week, 50 States, 50 Murders begins a deep dive into the case that blurred the lines between accident, murder, and something even stranger.
What really happened that night?
And is the truth ever as simple as it seems?

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This week we are returning with another Mini-sode style episode we are calling... "Murder or Myth" We have six small tales that simply too odd to be real... right?!?! Throw on your most comfortable PJs and join me around the bonfire and decide for yourself ... Murder or Myth?!

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While Sarah's away on travel, AJ serves up a quick and curious Mini Sode exploring one of the darkest traditions on death row.... The Last Meal. From a single olive, to an untouched feast. We break down some of the strangest, most symbolic, as well as controversial final meal requests in US History.

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A printing mogul… executed in his own home.
His wife — shot and left for dead.
His mother-in-law — killed without mercy.

A business dispute? Or something darker?

Behind it all?
Mob ties. Greed. And professional hitmen flown in from out of state.

And when the dust settled, the final twist came years later…
In a parking lot far from Arizona.

This week — we’re heading to the deserts of Arizona…
Where murder isn’t always personal — sometimes, it’s just business.

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When motel manager Barry Van Treese was found murdered in Oklahoma City, police quickly zeroed in on Justin Sneed and Richard Glossip.
But as the years passed, doubts surrounding Glossip’s conviction—and his looming execution—only grew louder.
This week, 50 States, 50 Murders dives into the complicated case of Richard Glossip: a murder-for-hire plot, a questionable confession, and a justice system under fire.
Was it a clean conviction...
Or one of Oklahoma’s biggest mistakes?

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In August 1992, a tense standoff in the mountains of Idaho turned deadly.
When U.S. Marshals and the FBI confronted Randy Weaver and his family at Ruby Ridge, the outcome would leave multiple people dead—and the entire country questioning how far law enforcement should go.
This week, 50 States, 50 Murders unpacks the full story of Ruby Ridge: the warning signs, the fatal mistakes, and the lasting legacy of one of America’s most infamous sieges.
Fear. Mistrust. Bloodshed.
Ruby Ridge changed everything.

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Good afternoon, we continue to thank all of you out there for listening and continuing to follow along each and every week. We appreciate you all for making 50 States 50 Murders your favorite Murder Mystery Travel Podcast. We hope that all of you had a great Easter and a Happy Holiday Weekend.

Due to the holidays we took a step back however we still wanted to drop some content for your listening pleasure. This week we learn that no one is safe no even on Easter!!! We have six murder cases that we do a shallow dive that either took place on or around Easter Sunday.

We also decided that this would be a good time to you the listeners at home a chance to get to know us better. Each week we try to provide a few interesting or unique facts about the state we are traveling to... this week we wanted to try giving a few facts about ourselves.

As always thanks for following us on this journey and be sure to tune back in next week for Episode 30!!!