The Staircase - Production & Contact Info

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80 cast members

Name	Episodes	Known for
Kathleen Peterson Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	13
Michael Peterson Self Self See fewer	11	Forensic Files (1996)
David Rudolf Self - Michael Peterson's Lead Attorney Self - Michael Peterson's Lead Attorney See fewer	11	NC Wanted (2007)
Ron Guerette Self - Private Investigator for the Defense Self - Private Investigator for the Defense See fewer	10	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Martha Ratliff Self - Michael Peterson's Adopted Daughter Self - Michael Peterson's Adopted Daughter See fewer	10	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Freda Black Self Self See fewer	9	NC Wanted (2007)
Jim Hardin Self Self See fewer	9	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Margaret Ratliff Self Self See fewer	9	Subject (I) (2022)
Orlando Hudson Self - Superior Court Judge Self - Superior Court Judge See fewer	8	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Tom Maher Self - Defense Attorney Self - Defense Attorney See fewer	8	WRAL Murder Trials (2003)
Bill Peterson Self Self See fewer	8	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Clayton Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Son Self - Michael Peterson's Son See fewer	8	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Todd Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Son Self - Michael Peterson's Son See fewer	8	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Patricia Peterson Self Self See fewer	7	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Caitlin Atwater Self Self See fewer	7	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Arthur Holland Self - Lead Police Investigator Self - Lead Police Investigator See fewer	7	Forensic Files (1996)
Candace Zamperini Self Self See fewer	6	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Kerry Sutton Self Self See fewer	6	30 for 30 (2009)
Lori Campbell Self - Kathleen Peterson's Sister Self - Kathleen Peterson's Sister See fewer	6	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Becky Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law Self - Michael Peterson's Daughter-in-Law See fewer	5	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Julia Sims Self - Reporter Self - Reporter See fewer	5	WRAL on the Record (2009)
Bettye Blackwell Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Kellie Colgan Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Paul Harrison Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	WRAL Murder Trials (2003)
Shirley Ferrell Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
Charlene Gill Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
Keith Hall Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
Ann Pennington Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	WRAL Murder Trials (2003)
Richard Sarratt Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	American Justice (1992)
Tonia Rogers Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
Kristen Lyon Jones Self - Juror Self - Juror See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
Margie Fargo Self - Jury Expert Self - Jury Expert See fewer	5	The Staircase (2004)
David Saacks Self - Prosecutor's Office / Self - Assistant District Attorney / Self - Prosecutor Self - Prosecutor's Office / Self - Assistant District Attorney / Self - Prosecutor See fewer	5	Snapped (2004)
Tim Palmbach Self - DNA Expert / Self - Forensics Expert / Self - Forensic Expert Self - DNA Expert / Self - Forensics Expert / Self - Forensic Expert See fewer	4	Trace Evidence: The Case Files of Dr. Henry Lee (2004)
Henry C. Lee Self (as Henry Lee) Self (as Henry Lee) See fewer	4	Unsolved Mysteries (1987)
Jack Peterson Self - Michael & Bill's Brother Self - Michael & Bill's Brother See fewer	3	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Duane Deaver Self Self See fewer	3	Forensic Files (1996)
Guy Seaberg Self - Attorney & Family Friend Self - Attorney & Family Friend See fewer	3	Death on the Staircase: The Aftermath (2005)
Mary Allen Self - 911 Operator / Self - 911 Operator & Witness Self - 911 Operator / Self - 911 Operator & Witness See fewer	3	The Staircase (2004)
Faris Bandak Self - Biomechanical Engineer Self - Biomechanical Engineer See fewer	3	The Staircase (2004)
Werner Spitz Self - Forensic Pathologist Self - Forensic Pathologist See fewer	3	The Keepers (II) (2017)
Nancy Grace Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	2	Midnight Special (2016)
Vinnie Politan Self Self See fewer	2	Both Sides (1994)
Deborah Radisch Self - Medical Examiner Self - Medical Examiner See fewer	2	Forensic Files (1996)
Larry Stogner Self - News Anchor (archive footage) Self - News Anchor (archive footage) See fewer	2	West Wing Week (2010)
Sophie Brunet Self Self See fewer	2	Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013)
Mike Klinkosum Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney See fewer	2	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Dorian Peterson Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson Self - Michael Peterson's Grandson See fewer	2	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Tracey Cline Self - District Attorney Self - District Attorney See fewer	2	The Staircase II: The Last Chance (2013)
Joseph Neff Self - Reporter for the News & Observer Self - Reporter for the News & Observer See fewer	2	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Tonya Pearce Self - 911 Operator / Self - Witness Self - 911 Operator / Self - Witness See fewer	2	The Staircase (2004)
Jean Casarez Self - Reporter Self - Reporter See fewer	1	HLN: The Death of George Floyd - Derek Chauvin on Trial (2021)
Brent Wolgamott Self (as Brent Walgamott) Self (as Brent Walgamott) See fewer	1	Sequester Access (2018)
Demorris Lee Self - Journalist Self - Journalist See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Rosemary Kelloway Self - Elizabeth Ratliff's Sister Self - Elizabeth Ratliff's Sister See fewer	1	The Devil You Know (2010)
Amybeth Berner Self - Witness & Friend Self - Witness & Friend See fewer	1	Dateline NBC (1992)
Jan Leetsma Self - Neuropathologist Expert Self - Neuropathologist Expert See fewer	1	60 Minutes (1968)
Dan George Self - Crime Scene Investigator Self - Crime Scene Investigator See fewer	1	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Barbara Malagnino Self - Witness & the Ratliffs' Nanny Self - Witness & the Ratliffs' Nanny See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Cheryl Appel-Schumacher Self - Witness & Colleague Self - Witness & Colleague See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Josh Carton Self - Witness Coach Self - Witness Coach See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Billie Allen Self - Current Resident of the Ratliff Home Self - Current Resident of the Ratliff Home See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Regina Green Self - Friend of the Petersons Self - Friend of the Petersons See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Jean-Xavier de Lestrade Self Self See fewer	1	The Inside Game (2018)
Tom Bevel Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst See fewer	1	Forensic Files (1996)
Bradley Bannon Self - Kirk Turner's Attorney (as Brad Bannon) Self - Kirk Turner's Attorney (as Brad Bannon) See fewer	1	Judgment with Ashleigh Banfield (2020)
Christine Mumma Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney Self - Greg Taylor's Attorney See fewer	1	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Sonya Pfeiffer Self Self See fewer	1	Abuse of Power: State of Florida vs. Krishna Maharaj (2021)
Chris Swecker Self - Former Assistant FBI Director Self - Former Assistant FBI Director See fewer	1	The Con (I) (2020)
Neil Blakemore Self Self See fewer	1	Stanton Breckenridge (2008)
Greg Taylor Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict Self - Falsely Accused Ex-Convict See fewer	1	In Pursuit of Justice: How criminal justice reform freed Greg Taylor (2018)
Susie Barker Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	1
Gerald Thomas Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer	1
Paulette Sutton Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst Self - Bloodstain Pattern Analyst See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Jim Dornfried Self - District Attorney Self - District Attorney See fewer	1	WRAL Murder Trials (2003)
Mary Jude Darrow Self - Mike Klinkosum's Second Chair (as Attorney Mary Jude Darrow) Self - Mike Klinkosum's Second Chair (as Attorney Mary Jude Darrow) See fewer	1	An American Murder Mystery: The Staircase (2017)
Jim Hendrix Self - Private Investigator for the Defense Self - Private Investigator for the Defense See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Roger A. Nichols Self - Durham District Attorney Self - Durham District Attorney See fewer	1	The Staircase (2004)
Mike Nifong Self Self See fewer	1	30 for 30 (2009)
David Perlmutt Self Self See fewer	1	WRAL Murder Trials (2003)