Kathleen Peterson was found in her home located in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina.
On December 9, 2001, Michael Peterson, her husband, reported finding her unconscious at their residence. He informed emergency services that he suspected she had fallen down a flight of stairs, estimating the fall to be from "fifteen to twenty" steps.
Key details regarding the discovery include:
- Location: Inside her residence in the Forest Hills neighborhood, Durham, North Carolina.
- Date: December 9, 2001.
- Circumstance: She was found unconscious by Michael Peterson, who then called 911.
- Suspected Cause: Michael Peterson indicated she might have fallen down the stairs.
