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True Crime Cases in North Carolina

True crime cases in North Carolina span decades of criminal history, from unsolved disappearances in rural communities to high-profile investigations in the state's largest cities. North Carolina law enforcement agencies, from local police departments to the state bureau of investigation, have tackled cases ranging from cold-case homicides and serial offenders to fraud schemes and domestic violence tragedies. CaseSleuth tracks each North Carolina case with comprehensive timelines, profiles of victims and persons of interest, evidence summaries, and links to media coverage and court documents. Browse the cases below to explore the full scope of criminal investigations in North Carolina.

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ConvictedDurham, NC · 2001

Michael Peterson — The Staircase

Author Michael Peterson was convicted in 2003 of murdering his wife Kathleen, found dead at the bottom of their staircase in 2001. The case was the subject of the groundbreaking documentary "The Staircase." Peterson entered an Alford plea in 2017.

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