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Recent Event Highlights: Peterson files motion for retrial, Peterson files second motion, State rejects Peterson's appeal, Peterson files for an appeal, Peterson convicted of murdering Kathleen, Kathleen's autopsy results released to public, and 6 more...

Created by sst13 on Apr 20, 2011

Last updated: 04/20/11 at 10:13 AM

• Evidentiary hearing set for Sept. 26
  Apr 12, 2011

  David Rudolf met with Judge Orlando Hudson, who agreed to schedule an evidentiary hearing for Sept. 26 to present evidence why Peterson should get a new trial.

• Peterson files motion for retrial
  Feb 14, 2011

  David Rudolf, one of Peterson's defense attorneys, filed a motion for a new trial in light of recent evidence about possible mistakes conducted by SBI agent Duane Deaver. Deaver was a key witness for the prosecution and presented evidence on blood patterns.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9119055/

• Peterson files second motion
  Nov 12, 2008

  Jason Anthony, one of Peterson's defense attorneys, files a motion alleging that prosecutors withheld evidence of a tire iron during the trial. The motion was denied.

• State rejects Peterson's appeal
  Jan 17, 2006

  The state attorney general's office declared that Peterson had a fair trial, free of prejudicial error.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/133936/

• Peterson files for an appeal
  Oct 10, 2005

  Tom Maher, one of Peterson's defense attorneys, files for an appeal on the basis that irrelevant evidence that was used in court prevented Peterson from getting a fair trial. His appeal was denied.
  http://dukechronicle.com/article/peterson-appeal-murder-case

• Atwater wins suit
  Jan 16, 2004

  Caitlin Atwater wins the wrongful death lawsuit she filed against Peterson. Later that year, his estate was divided between Atwater and her father.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1090679/

• Peterson convicted of murdering Kathleen
  Oct 10, 2003

  After four days of deliberations, a jury found Peterson guilty of first-degree murder. Judge Orlando Hudson sentenced him to life in prison without parole.

• Peterson trial begins
  Jul 1, 2003

  Opening statements are given.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1090153/

• Peterson sued by wife's estate
  Oct 29, 2002

  Kathleen's daughter, Caitlin Atwater, files a wrongful death suit against Peterson, alleging that he was responsible for murdering her mother.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/103224/

• Kathleen's autopsy results released to public
  Feb 18, 2002

  According to the report, Kathleen had at least seven deep cuts to the back of her head and bruises on her hands, arms and face.The report concluded that a struggle had ensued and Kathleen's death did not result from falling down a flight of stairs.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/101083/

• Peterson released on bail
  Jan 14, 2002

  Peterson is released from jail after posting a $850,000 bond.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/100776/

• Peterson charged with first-degree murder
  Dec 20, 2001

  A Durham grand jury indicts Peterson on first-degree murder charges. He is denied bond one day later while prosecutors determine whether or not they will seek the death penalty.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/100647/

• Police suspect foul play
  Dec 10, 2001

  Durham police deem Kathleen Peterson's death "suspicious." Officials obtain a search warrant to search the Peterson home.

• Kathleen Peterson dies
  Dec 9, 2001

  Michael Peterson calls 911 after finding his wife injured at the bottom of a staircase in the couple's Durham, N.C., home.
  http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/100551/