In the new installments of The Staircase, one of Peterson’s original attorneys David Rudolf also emphasizes that The Owl Theory, while not outside the realm of possibility, isn’t high on his list of likely causes of death.
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.
Based on all this, The Owl Theory is definitely possible, but is it plausible?
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.