The Staircase Miniseries - Episode 3 Review

The episode reveals a shocking discovery: Elizabeth "Liz" Ratliff, a close family friend from Michael's time in Germany, was also found dead at the bottom of a staircase years earlier. This "striking coincidence" leads the prosecution to push for an exhumation of her body to search for similarities to Kathleen's death.

Michael’s lawyer, David Rudolf, remains confident but must navigate these new "character" obstacles that threaten to overshadow the lack of a clear murder weapon. Episode Details Director/Writer: Antonio Campos. Original Air Date: May 5, 2022. The Staircase Miniseries - Episode 3

The prosecution investigates Michael's bisexuality and his communication with male escorts. Prosecutor Freda Black interviews Brent Wolgamott, an escort Michael had emailed, attempting to establish a motive for marital strife. The episode reveals a shocking discovery: Elizabeth "Liz"