Ep 5. Family Values

In season 1 episode 5 of The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, titled Family Values, the focus is on the testimony of Durst's brother, Douglas Durst, as well as the scrutiny of Durst's marriage to his first wife, Kathie, and his potential involvement in her disappearance.

Douglas Durst, the head of the Durst Organization, takes the stand to detail his family's history and Robert's troubled past. He speaks about the investigation into Kathie's disappearance and his own interactions with his brother. Douglas reveals that he and Robert had a strained relationship, describing Robert as a "loner" and "on the spectrum." He also explains that Robert was deeply affected by the deaths of his mother and brother.

The episode then turns to the investigation into Kathie's disappearance. Investigators revisit the timeline of her disappearance and the last known interactions between her and Robert. They also look into Robert's behavior around the time of her disappearance, including his contact with her medical school and his decision to close her joint bank account without her consent.

As the investigation continues, suspicions about Robert's involvement in Kathie's disappearance grow stronger. The episode also delves into the power dynamics in Robert and Kathie's marriage, suggesting that Robert may have been controlling and abusive. Friends and acquaintances testify to Kathie's fear of Robert and their tumultuous relationship.

Overall, Family Values continues to build the case against Robert Durst as he faces multiple investigations and accusations of violence and murder. The episode highlights the fractured relationships within the Durst family and the potential motives for Robert's alleged crimes.