The Staircase Miniseries - Episode 3 Direct

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

As the legal pressure mounts, the family begins to fracture. Caitlin Atwater, Kathleen's biological daughter, grows increasingly suspicious and eventually moves to block payments from her mother's life insurance to prevent Michael from using it for his defense. The episode reveals a shocking discovery: Elizabeth "Liz"