It’s the conclusion of our nine-week deep dive into the Michael Peterson case.

With the blood spatter expert’s credibility in ruins and a new trial ordered, the state faces major hurdles: lost evidence, overturned rulings, and a murder weapon theory that no longer holds up.

Maryn walks Christie through the legal roller coaster that followed Peterson’s conviction, including constitutional challenges, Alford plea negotiations, and the growing question of whether the state could even successfully retry the case.

Then they turn to the theories suggesting Peterson may not have been the killer at all — including one you probably won’t see coming.

Tune in as Maryn and Christie weigh the evidence, reconsider the alternatives, and finally reveal where they land on the case that has consumed the past two months.

Content Warning: This episode discusses murder, graphic descriptions of injuries and blood spatter, death, and the legal process surrounding a violent crime. It also includes references to pornography, extramarital affairs, and escort services. The upcoming case teased at the end of the episode involves the deaths of children and a suicide attempt. Listener discretion is advised.

Production Credit: Produced and edited by Big Mic Creations. Learn more at bigmiccreations.com.