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This second attack caused an avulsion (the peeled back skin on the left rear side of her head) large enough for blood to pour from the wound. Per Pollard's theory, an owl may have attacked Kathleen in the house's front yard, out of earshot of Peterson. The real killer behind The Staircase murder might be an owl. Enter The Owl Theory. The Audubon Society has written about the scourge (they don't call it a scourge) of barred owls swooping down on human heads. Dr. Redig said the possible attack outlined in the theory is “entirely within the behavioral repertoire of large owls.”.

This story contains spoilers for The Staircase, though you really shouldn't care too much about spoilers when it comes to true crime. You fucking idiot! Why would she have microscopic feathers in HER hair? Keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. Pollard also points to pine needles found on Kathleen's hands as further evidence of an owl attack, claiming the needles imply that Kathleen fell outside the house before making it indoors. Why wasn't there any other trace of the owl except a couple of tiny feathers?

Netflix did release a bonus feature that has Peterson’s attorney David Rudolf explaining the idea, as well as claiming that he believed there was enough evidence to investigate the validity of owl theory further. Pun fully intended. As lead defense attorney David Rudolf pointed out to Vulture, he didn't consider an animal attack a possibility until just before closing arguments, so it wouldn't have been the smartest legal strategy to introduce an owl to the jury at the last minute. I don’t recall them saying anything about wounds to the hands. The incident above highlights how suddenly getting mauled out of nowhere can leave you in shock.

The Staircase owl theory gap is a bit troubling, considering that some say it could prove Michael Peterson’s innocence.

They also did find drops of blood on the porch. But you're also naming an owl as the killer behind one of the most notorious true crime cases in recent memory which is, at the end of the day, never going to fly in any court of law or serious debate. ©2020 Group Nine Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. While the evidence of The Owl Theory is fascinating to dig into, for many, it just isn't enough to counter the mountain of evidence that suggests Peterson did it. The SBI crime lab did not examine the feathers. Kathleen Peterson’s wounds show a symmetrical parallel pattern of marks that look suspiciously like the marks left by a raptor when it strikes people with speed and flexible talons that can split the scalp and then extend into the flesh.

The force of the impact probably knocked her to the ground where she received marks on her nose and face. You may unsubscribe at any time. Perhaps the owl got tangled in her hair or perhaps she grabbed the owl’s foot.” Pollard said that the affidavits gave him “new hope.”, The same article featured a quote from Dr. Patrick T. Redig, a professor of veterinary medicine at the University of Minnesota, who finds the owl theory plausible.

The Staircase is available to stream in its entirely on Netflix now. An owl -- likely a barred owl -- swooped down and attacked Kathleen on her head, causing the lacerations police found later. Ever since I dissected those pellets. Do you think Candace heard owl theory, saw that there was serious evidence supporting it, and for a second changed her mind about Michael? – Why would their be pine needles found on the scene? One of which, submitted by Dr. Alan van Norman said: “The multiple wounds present suggest to me that an owl and Ms. Peterson somehow became entangled. Perfect sense. I did a google search "owl attacks on the head" and these two photos are strikingly similar to the marks on Kathleen's head. According to Lestrade, “The first time I heard about the owl theory, I really laughed.

three owl experts submitted affidavits in 2010. It's no mystery, my friend. Hey everyone, I’m unsure how I feel about this case - as it is, I suspect he may be guilty but there was definitely reasonable doubt, reading the docs available online - but how do y’all feel about this excerpt: Peterson's attorneys had determined that the SBI crime lab report listed a microscopic owl feather and a wooden sliver from a tree limb entangled in a clump of hair that had been pulled out by the roots found clutched in Kathleen's left hand. but picture an owl attacking the back of the head and hair getting in its talons. "The lacerations on Mrs. Peterson's scalp look very much like those made by a raptor's talons, especially if she had forcibly torn the bird from the back of her head," Kate P. Davis, executive director of Raptors of the Rockies, previously said in an affadavit. So if you’re selling that owls are capable of murder then I am BUYING. A couple swipes on your head and its SHEETS for you. Advocates also note that owl attacks on people are common in the area, with one victim stating that the impact was similar to being hit in the head with a baseball bat. How Long Til They Find Ballots on Hunter's Laptop? The owl, whose talons were entwined in her hair, yanked its feet loose from her head, pulling hair loose from her scalp. He’s got his fur in your head, you got your hair in your hands. "When you look at her injuries, they do appear consistent with being made by an owl's talons. It was all very swift, perhaps two seconds, causing no more than seven or eight lacerations as the owl hit her again and again on her head and elbows as she lifted her arms to ward off her attacker. “I wanted to stick to Michael Peterson’s judicial journey. Why is all the blood at the staircase?

It's an absolutely massive owl. So you binge-watched your way through The Staircase already, and you’re still not sure whether you think Michael Peterson is guilty or not. then picture how a person would react, pulling the owl off. Sitting here watching The Staircase yet again. As a defense attorney, he shouldve investigated this strange evidence thoroughly. There are also the pattern of lacerations on her head, which an autopsy diagram indicates occurred in three-pronged arrangements in places.

I can't say one way or another.". It was the goddam owls you moron! She had ripped out her own hair? The Owl Theory might be an accurate account of that night, or Michael Peterson may have killed his wife just like the prosecution said, or something entirely different. And wouldn’t it stand to reason you would have claw marks or bites on your hands from trying to do that? The streaming megalith's newest release, The Staircase, differs from previous hits in several crucial ways. The case appeared to be closed after Peterson's conviction, but five years ago The Staircase was updated with two new episodes which detailed a surprising turn in Peterson's case. Although she was only able to look at pictures rather than examine the actual feathers, she said they couldn’t even tell her what order of bird they were from. Scary stuff and quite painful.

Those talons are incredibly sharp, 4-8inches long. You can watch it below: U.S. and France play catch-up on Karabakh after Russia deploys troops, Caught off guard, France says ready to play role in Nagorno-Karabakh solution. I watched it a couple years ago – *hipsterbrag* – but I only just learned about the Owl Theory this weekend. After serving eight years in prison, Peterson was released on parole in 2011 when the testimony of one of the prosecution's key witnesses, forensic investigator Duane Deaver, came under question. For me, the importance of The Staircase is not whether an owl was involved in some way in Kathleen Peterson’s death.

In another, the neurosurgeon, owl expert and former US Navy surgeon Dr Alan van Norman endorsed the theory on the basis that the wounds on Kathleen's scalp looked like they came from a pair of three-taloned feet rather than a blunt instrument: "The multiple wounds present suggest to me that an owl and Ms Peterson somehow became entangled. A reexamination of the evidence in 2009 seemed to back the idea up. Michael Peterson found his wife, Kathleen Peterson, bleeding and unconscious at the bottom of a staircase in their home just before 3am one night in early December. Such a dumb theory.

Out of all the intriguing twists and turns the Michael Peterson Case took – from bisexual hookers to identical murders in Germany to the WEIRD ASS daughters with terrible haircuts laughing it up non stop for a decade straight – the Owl Theory blows them all out of the water. I mean at this point almost anything sounds credible. The theory posits that she slipped and fell, causing the injuries that ultimately led to her death. The resulting series is filled with the kinds of "NO WAY" moments that make any true-crime series compelling, but it also offers a depth of character and a refusal to provide definitive answers, helping it transcend the raw sensationalism of cheaper work in the genre. But since that topic has generated such interest, I will provide my thoughts on the “owl … Esquire participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. This content is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page to help users provide their email addresses. Owls are territorial and certainly aren't afraid of large, clumsy primates like us humans. Dazed, she then could have entered … You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. De Lestrade adds that he was focused on the legal case, and the owl theory never became a viable defense, despite the affidavits. 8 Of The Best True Crime Documentaries On Netflix, Staircase Director: Michael Peterson Isn't Guilty, Spook Yourself With the Best True Crime Podcasts, Netflix Is About To Drop A New True Crime Doc With Insanely Good Reviews. Why is all the blood at the staircase?

The case is undoubtedly confusing, you’ve probably noticed if … The biggest arguments against the owl theory is a. Mike should have heard her scream and b.

We're all biased, and our personal biases play out all over the American justice system every day. © 2020 Barstool Sports. Sections of this page. The “Owl Theory”. What if everything you know is wrong? Based on all this, The Owl Theory is definitely possible, but is it plausible? Sign up and add shows to get the latest updates about your favorite shows - Start Now. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. In the last, the director of Raptors of the Rockies, Kate P Davis, wrote that the lacerations "look very much like those made by a raptor's talons, especially if she had forcibly torn the bird from the back of her head". Ric Grenell, Ex-DNI, Vichy Gay, and Idiot, Salutes War Criminal, Jess Salomon and Eman El-Husseini, Thank You For Coming Out (While Staying In). Sign up for our COVID-19 newsletter to stay up-to-date on the latest coronavirus news throughout New York City. — I have to wonder if, Valium and alcohol slowing ones reflexes, potentially could result in the scene at the bottom of the stairs?

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