A bizarre 2001 murder in Texas resurrects public interest surrounding NYC real-estate scion Robert Durst, who sits down with filmmaker Andrew Jarecki for an exclusive one-on-one interview.
Interviewed by Andrew Jarecki, Robert Durst recalls seeing his mother's tragic death when he was seven and opens up about the marital travails that preceded his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982.
Nearly 20 years after his wife disappeared, Robert Durst makes headlines again when his longtime confidante Susan Berman – a potential witness in the disappearance of Kathie Durst – is murdered in LA.
Two years after the body of Morris Black washed up on the shores of Galveston, TX, Robert Durst goes on trial with a formidable team of attorneys.
In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Without answers, her family and friends continue to hunt for the truth.
Years after they began their investigation, the filmmakers present Robert Durst with shocking new evidence.
A bizarre 2001 murder in Texas resurrects public interest in NYC real-estate scion Robert Durst. Hosted by Jinx Executive Producer Zac Stuart-Pontier, the show reveals why Bob Durst sought out director Andrew Jarecki and agreed to an exclusive one-on-one interview. It features never-before-heard conversations and Durst’s long-hidden prison phone calls.
In this episode, Robert Durst reveals information about his mother's tragic demise as well as the marital issues that led up to his wife Kathie's disappearance in 1982. Andrew dissects Bob's alibi from the night his wife vanished, while also featuring a never-before-heard conversation with Bob's former secretary, Flo Jones.
Robert Durst has once again made headlines when Susan Berman – his long-time best friend and a possible witness to his wife’s disappearance – is found murdered in LA. This episode focuses on Susan's past as the daughter of a notorious Las Vegas gangster, in order to determine if she might have known crucial information about what happened to Kathie. Bob discovers why it's not a good idea to interfere with Kathie's best friend Gilberte.
Robert Durst goes on trial for the murder of Morris Black in Texas with a dream team of attorneys. We dig into Bob's penchant for disguises, his relationship with Morris Black, and what may have motivated Bob to kill him.
In the years since Kathie Durst disappeared, no progress has been made in finding out what happened to her. Then, a breakthrough: a voicemail from Susan Berman's son Sareb Kaufman holds a crucial piece of evidence that could be the key to solving the mystery. Andrew seeks advice from former OJ prosecutor Marcia Clark, and decides to confront Bob, putting him back in the hot seat for an interview that could change everything.
In the final episode of Part One Andrew approaches his greatest challenge yet: convincing Bob to sit for a second interview during which he plans to confront him with damning evidence on camera. Bob's evasive tactics and lies threaten to derail Andrew's efforts, but fate intervenes, providing unexpected leverage. As tension mounts, Andrew and filmmaking partner (and podcast host) Zac Stuart-Pontier meticulously rehearse for this pivotal moment – wondering the whole time whether this will lead to a breakthrough, or disaster.
As Bob’s last interview ends, he whispers a confession that will remain hidden for months. Listen to a special bonus episode that uncovers how it is discovered and what comes next, as the filmmakers race to track down Bob before the show airs and he disappears.
Just before the finale of The Jinx Part One airs, Bob Durst goes on the run. Director Andrew Jarecki fears for his family’s safety until Bob is arrested by the FBI in New Orleans. Then, Andrew travels down to New Orleans to see if Bob has more to say.
Bob's inner circle comes to grips with his misdeeds. Susie Giordano — Bob’s girlfriend/assistant/gal Friday — gives Andrew and the Jinx team access to Bob’s secret archive stored in her basement.
Bob is on trial for killing his best friend, Susan Berman, but the key to the case is understanding his motive. Was Susan an accomplice in the 1982 disappearance of Bob’s first wife Kathie, and if so, would her talking to the police put Bob at risk? Did Bob kill her to clean up a loose end? When Andrew finds a hidden recording of Susan made nine days after Kathie’s disappearance, it changes his perception of a story he has been working on for two decades.
Join filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier as they dissect hidden recordings, and unravel the pivotal roles of Bob's oldest confidantes -- Stewart and Emily Altman. Discover how one slip on the witness stand forces Bob’s legal team to radically change the course of the defense.
Filmmakers Andrew Jarecki and Zac Stuart-Pontier unravel some of the most intriguing and questionable stories Bob Durst told on the witness stand. In a shocking moment that seems drawn from The Usual Suspects, John Lewin confronts Bob with his most elaborate lie – about a pot-buying adventure in California’s Humboldt County on the road to Beverly Hills – deconstructing it for the jury. Plus, jurors give us the inside story of what happened in the deliberation room.
Andrew testifies in front of the Westchester County Grand Jury about Kathie’s murder, and he talks about his final run-in with Bob. Plus, more on Bob’s second wife’s controversial rise in the business world. How much did she, Bob’s family, and the Durst Organization really know about Bob’s misdeeds?
As new evidence is revealed, Robert Durst is arrested and charged with Susan Berman’s murder. But who will support Bob in his time of need?
From jail, Bob makes frequent calls to people who’ve helped him in the past, including a longtime friend who is keeping his own secret.
At trial, prosecutors revisit the 1982 disappearance of Bob’s first wife Kathie and make the case that Susan helped Bob cover up the crime.
Longtime Durst confidant Stewart Altman defends him on the stand, but when his wife Emily testifies, she reveals crucial new details.
Bob takes the stand to tell his version of events, but on cross-examination finds prosecutor Lewin better-prepared than he anticipated.
After Bob’s death, Kathie’s family files a lawsuit against his estate – forcing his friends and family to go on the record.
