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New York, California & Texas · 1982–2001

Robert Durst

Robert Durst
Robert DurstCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; cropped by Berita, via Wikimedia Commons · Public domain (U.S.)

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Fame, money & betrayal

Robert Durst became the focus of investigations involving his missing wife Kathie, his friend Susan Berman, and neighbor Morris Black. He was acquitted in Black’s death after claiming self-defense, but convicted of Berman’s murder in 2021. The Jinx brought renewed attention to the overlapping cases.

Content note: violence, abuse, or loss. Linked material may contain graphic descriptions. Screen dramatizations may change events and dialogue.

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01Books

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Matt Birkbeck

A Deadly Secret

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02Movies

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03TV & documentaries

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JustWatch · U.S. viewing guide

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst — U.S. viewing options

Nonfiction screen coverage of this case. The linked page identifies the program or episode; playback, subscriptions, and regional availability vary.

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IMDb · Screen title

Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery (2019)

IMDb title reference connected to the Robert Durst case. Listed release: 2019. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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IMDb · Screen title

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015)

IMDb title reference connected to the Robert Durst case. Listed release: 2015. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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IMDb · TV episode

Dateline NBC — Robert Durst: Inside the Long, Strange Trip (2015)

IMDb episode reference connected to the Robert Durst case. Listed release: 2015. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.

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04Newspaper clippings

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Tyler Morning Telegraph · 2021-10-23 · Page A8

Durst charged in Kathie’s death

A report covers new charges after the separate conviction in Susan Berman’s killing.

Durst died before trial on the Kathie Durst charge.

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Press and Sun-Bulletin · 2022-01-12 · Page A4

Robert Durst dies

An obituary reviews Durst’s death, the Berman verdict, and other cases involving him.

Historical obituary; distinguishes conviction from charges and suspicion.

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05News & reporting

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The Washington Post

Reporting on Robert Durst

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06Podcasts

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Apple Podcasts

The Official Jinx Podcast — A Body in the Bay (Chapter 1)

Direct episode page for this case or its screen adaptation. Open it for listening options and the publisher’s episode notes.

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Killer Psyche

Robert Durst: From Millionaire to Murderer

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released January 28, 2025. About 52 minutes.

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Morbid

The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 5, 2025. About 50 minutes.

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Morbid

The Crimes of Robert Durst (Part 2)

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 8, 2025. About 64 minutes.

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A Date With Dateline

Robert Durst: The Secret Tapes S.27 Ep.51

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released August 29, 2019. About 98 minutes.

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Dateline NBC

Robert Durst: The Lost Years

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 21, 2024. About 43 minutes.

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Court Junkie

Ep 178: The Robert Durst Trial (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released November 1, 2021. About 52 minutes.

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Once Upon A Crime

Getting Away With Murder: Robert Durst

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released August 9, 2021. About 90 minutes.

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48 Hours

Murder 90210

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released January 31, 2016. About 42 minutes.

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The Official Jinx Podcast

Chapter 4: "The State of Texas vs Robert Durst"

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released April 10, 2024. About 34 minutes.

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True Crime Obsessed

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released July 4, 2023. About 40 minutes.

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Coffee and Cases Podcast

E058: Robert Durst (Part 1)

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released December 24, 2020. About 90 minutes.

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Not Another Crime Podcast

Robert Durst

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released April 13, 2025. About 64 minutes.

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Devils in the Dark

Robert Durst, The Wealthy Murderer

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released June 19, 2023. About 75 minutes.

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Killer Stories with Harvey Guillén

Robert Durst Pt. 1: “Bridge, Dig, Boat, Shovel”

Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released February 6, 2023. About 41 minutes.

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07Social Media

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Case videos, posts, family pages, and creator communities. Creator channels and groups cover multiple cases; each includes a link to the relevant episode. Facebook or TikTok may require sign-in, and groups may require membership approval. Community opinions are separate from verified reporting.

Law&Crime Network

Prime Crime: The Dark Rise and Fall of Robert Durst

Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 39:08.

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News 12 Originals and News 12

Buried Secrets: Did Robert Durst murder his wife Kathie? | Crime Files

Video from News 12 Originals and News 12 covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 40:22.

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Law&Crime Network

The Curse of Robert Durst | Prime Crime Tonight

Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 22:51.

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CBC News: The National

Robert Durst allegedly admits killings off-camera in HBO series 'The Jinx'

Video from CBC News: The National covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 1:36.

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HBO UK

The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst - Trailer - Official HBO UK

Trailer or preview from HBO UK covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 1:27.

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Law&Crime Network

The Curse of Robert Durst - Part 1

Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 23:31.

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BuzzFeed Unsolved Network

How They Were Caught: Robert Durst

Video from BuzzFeed Unsolved Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 14:59.

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Inside Edition

Robert Durst Gets Life in Prison for Murdering Best Friend

Video from Inside Edition covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 2:16.

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Investigation Discovery

Robert Durst: The Missing Pieces

Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 11:52.

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FilmRise True Crime

Mugshots: Robert Durst - Mogul in Murder Mystery

Video from FilmRise True Crime covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 45:14.

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Facebook · Creator community

Once Upon A Crime — Facebook group

Linked by this creator in the episode notes for “Getting Away With Murder: Robert Durst.” This discussion group covers multiple cases. The matching case episode is linked below. Group rules or membership approval may limit access.

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08Blogs & essays

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09Internet Archive

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Dateline : MSNBCW : May 26, 2019 12:00am-1:00am PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Robert Durst. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

Your World With Neil Cavuto : FOXNEWSW : March 16, 2015 1:00pm-2:01pm PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Robert Durst. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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Internet Archive · TV News Archive

ABC World News Tonight : KGO : March 15, 2015 5:30pm-6:01pm PDT

The archive indexes this broadcast under Robert Durst. It may contain several stories; use any available captions or previews to locate the relevant segment. Full playback may be restricted.

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10From the journal

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11Court records & documents

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Court opinions, filings, transcripts, and dockets, alongside clearly labeled parole records, released investigative files, and courtroom recordings. Each item identifies its source and scope. Allegations in filings are not findings of guilt. These selections are not complete case files. Where an online document could not be verified, a separate guide identifies the records office or archive to contact.

Court opinionArchive copy

Ex parte Durst — excessive-bail appeal

An appellate decision reviewing billion-dollar bonds on bail-jumping, failure-to-appear, and evidence-tampering charges in Galveston. This is not a conviction for Morris Black’s murder.

Court / agency
Texas Court of Appeals, Fourteenth District
Document date
June 1, 2004
Case / citation
14-03-01421-CR; 14-03-01423-CR; 14-04-00194-CR
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Justia

12Nicknames & media names

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13Where are they now?

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14Positive Outcome

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