Novelist Michael Peterson and his wife Catherine were once a storied figure in Durham, North Carolina, and attracted much attention.However, this glamor came to an abrupt end on December 9, 2001 - early that morning, Catherine was found dead at the bottom of her stairs, and her death was miserable.Michael insisted that this was an unfortunate accidental fall, but is it true?Could she be murdered? In this three-episode documentary series, we will dig deep into the shocking details behind this case and interview those closest to the heart of the incident.At the same time, we will uncover a secret that has been covered by sixteen years and look back at one of the most sensational and dramatic trials in recent years.As layers of fog are cleared away, what you will see is not only the whole picture of a family tragedy, but also a complex entanglement about love, lies and truth.