Matt Birkbeck
A Deadly Secret
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Unforgotten CasebookThe cases. The books. The screen stories.New York, California & Texas · 1982–2001

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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.
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Matt Birkbeck
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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 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 episode reference connected to the Robert Durst case. Listed release: 2015. Cast, credits, and title information; viewing availability is separate.
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Tyler Morning Telegraph · 2021-10-23 · Page A8
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
An obituary reviews Durst’s death, the Berman verdict, and other cases involving him.
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Listen to the episodeKiller Psyche
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released January 28, 2025. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 5, 2025. About 50 minutes.
Listen to the episodeMorbid
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 8, 2025. About 64 minutes.
Listen to the episodeA Date With Dateline
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released August 29, 2019. About 98 minutes.
Listen to the episodeDateline NBC
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released May 21, 2024. About 43 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCourt Junkie
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released November 1, 2021. About 52 minutes.
Listen to the episodeOnce Upon A Crime
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released August 9, 2021. About 90 minutes.
Listen to the episode48 Hours
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released January 31, 2016. About 42 minutes.
Listen to the episodeThe Official Jinx Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released April 10, 2024. About 34 minutes.
Listen to the episodeTrue Crime Obsessed
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released July 4, 2023. About 40 minutes.
Listen to the episodeCoffee and Cases Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released December 24, 2020. About 90 minutes.
Listen to the episodeNot Another Crime Podcast
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released April 13, 2025. About 64 minutes.
Listen to the episodeDevils in the Dark
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released June 19, 2023. About 75 minutes.
Listen to the episodeKiller Stories with Harvey Guillén
Podcast coverage of the Robert Durst case. Released February 6, 2023. About 41 minutes.
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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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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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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.
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07Social Media
11 itemsCase 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.
Watch on YouTubeNews 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.
Watch on YouTubeLaw&Crime Network
The Curse of Robert Durst | Prime Crime Tonight
Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 22:51.
Watch on YouTubeCBC 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.
Watch on YouTubeHBO 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.
Watch on YouTubeLaw&Crime Network
The Curse of Robert Durst - Part 1
Video from Law&Crime Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 23:31.
Watch on YouTubeBuzzFeed Unsolved Network
How They Were Caught: Robert Durst
Video from BuzzFeed Unsolved Network covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 14:59.
Watch on YouTubeInside Edition
Robert Durst Gets Life in Prison for Murdering Best Friend
Video from Inside Edition covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 2:16.
Watch on YouTubeInvestigation Discovery
Robert Durst: The Missing Pieces
Video from Investigation Discovery covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 11:52.
Watch on YouTubeFilmRise True Crime
Mugshots: Robert Durst - Mogul in Murder Mystery
Video from FilmRise True Crime covering the Robert Durst case. Length: 45:14.
Watch on YouTubeFacebook · 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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