The Staircase S1E4 — A Prosecution Trickery
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The Staircase•Season 1•Episode 4

A Prosecution Trickery

7.5/10 · 555 votesOct 14, 200444 min

Ranked #6 of 13 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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As the trial looms and media attention heats up, an autopsy report's wording ruffles the feathers of the defense team.

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Episode Summary

"A Prosecution Trickery" is episode 4 of The Staircase season 1. It scored 7.5/10 from 555 votes, ranking #6 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.5). It aired on October 14, 2004.

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