If you’ve watched the HBO Max limited series ‘The Staircase’ and/or the documentary series it’s based on, then this episode of the Parting Shot is for you. Newsweek’s H. Alan Scott is joined by writer/comedian Brent Sullivan to break down a true crime case they’ve been discussing for years: the 2001 death of Kathleen Peterson. Was it murder? Was it an accident? And was Michael Peterson involved? We break down the facts of the case and offer our own thoughts on some of the theories about the case (and yes, we talk about the owl theory). Visit Newsweek.com to learn more about the podcasts we offer and to catch up on the latest news. Follow H. Alan Scott on everything at @HAlanScott.  Watch the scripted limited series ‘The Staircase’ on HBO Max.Watch the documentary series ‘The Staircase’ on Netflix. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.