Ep 11. In Search of a Resolution

The Staircase season 1 episode 11, titled "In Search of a Resolution," begins with a continuation of the second trial of Michael Peterson, who is accused of murdering his wife Kathleen Peterson. The episode focuses on the defense's efforts to discredit the prosecution's blood spatter expert, taking a closer look at the scientific evidence presented at the trial.

The defense team argues that the evidence presented by the prosecution doesn't conclusively prove that Michael was responsible for the injuries that led to Kathleen's death. The episode features a series of interviews with experts in the field of blood spatter analysis, who offer their thoughts on the validity of the evidence presented at trial.

As the trial winds down, tensions rise between the prosecution and defense teams. The episode features several confrontations between the two sides as they each make their final arguments. Michael Peterson himself is also interviewed, and he shares his thoughts on the trial and what he believes really happened the night that Kathleen died.

Throughout the episode, the focus is on the search for a resolution. Both sides in the trial are determined to prove their respective cases, but it remains unclear exactly what happened to Kathleen Peterson. The episode offers a detailed look at the complexities of the case and the challenges faced by those seeking to prove guilt or innocence in a murder trial.

Ultimately, the episode leaves viewers with a sense of uncertainty about what really happened to Kathleen Peterson. Despite the best efforts of both the prosecution and defense, it's clear that there are still many unanswered questions surrounding the case. Whether or not Michael Peterson is guilty, the search for a resolution continues.