Michael, son of Carol Ratliff was born into a loving family with his mom, three sisters (Diane, Pamela and Katrina), grandfather and uncle on December 11, 1962. According to The News & Observer, after witnessing his conviction, they "wrapped their arms around each other and mourned. Spencer was born on September 28, 2000, in Phoenix, Arizona, USA. I didnt want to see three fictitious, or two, at least, fictitious renditions of it, says Michael. Theophalus Curtis Ratliff [1] (born April 17, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Prosecutors alleged Kathleen's cause of death to be homicide carried out by blunt force trauma, rather than an accidental fall. There will be a small gathering for family and close friends of Mikes in the near future, but at his request, all other services will be private. She was previously married to Neil Blakemore. and I was super qualified, really excited, says Ratliff. (2001), Listen toVFsLittle Gold MenPodcast for Unrivaled Awards-Season Coverage, 2023 Cond Nast. I really dont give a damn about my own portrayal, says Michael. I understand if you dramatize. Copyright 2023 Echovita Inc. All rights reserved. When the Normans became the ruling people of England in the 11th century, they introduced a new language into a society where the main languages of Old and later Middle English had no definite spelling rules. She was born in 1970 in Waukegan, Illinois, to Ronald and Marilyn Ratliff. (Netflix did not respond to Vanity Fairs requests for comment.). Fountaintown, Indiana Obituary Mark Alan Ratliff, 63, Shelbyville, IN passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023 in Indianapolis, IN. [5] That season, on March 22, 1998, Ratliff scored a career-high 27 points during a 108-90 loss against the Boston Celtics. Ms. Arbutus Ratliff, age 80, passed away February 27, 2023. Fr nhere Informationen zur Nutzung Ihrer Daten lesen Sie bitte unsere Datenschutzerklrung und Cookie-Richtlinie. We were all blessed to be a part of her life and the imprint she left on our hearts far exceeds the quantity of time she spent on this earth. 2023 Cinemaholic Inc. All rights reserved. He lived his childhood in the. "It is a special homecoming for one . All rights reserved. He was raised in Unionville, IN. As of 2020, he was ranked 20th all-time in career . But at least there was that weight of being a part of The Staircase, which is a phenomenal documentary., Moving forward in her career, Margaret says shes interested in making nerdy science documentaries, as she loves evolutionary psychology and earth documentaries. The idea of turning her camera on individual people does not appeal to her. Arrangements for Claude are being handled by Costin Funeral Home. Its evident that Lindsay, the Assistant Head Coach at ASICS America Corporation, feels the same way. Our last words to you Michael, are your own See ya, Love ya, Bye. Thanks to Netflix's "The Staircase," we know how most of the family. He was a loving brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. These Records may also relate to: Elmer Ratliff Elmer Ratliffe 1930 United States Federal Census In 1940, he was 12 years old and lived in Hustonville, Kentucky, with his father, mother, and 4 sisters. Michael passed on February 22, 2023. And the same way with prisonafter I spent eight years in prison and got out, the last thing I wanted to watch was a prison movie. It should not be this way that filmmakers can do whatever they want with your lives [onscreen]. In this case, hes destroyed my family. The Times-Picayune Homepage. The. Its not right. And (the show) does play with different interpretations, Firth said during the Television Critics Associations winter press tour. Who Are Margaret and Martha Ratliff? Beverly J Ratliff - Spouse; Bobby Joe Ratliff Christopher J Ratliff Bobbi J Hayes Bobbi J Ratliff Reginia Ratliff Daniel Lee Ratliff . Parents of the couple . James was born on May 25, 1956 to Lee Junior Ratliff and Eula Mae Ratliff in Charlotte, NC. Ad Choices, Peterson and Margaret Ratliff feel that their family tragedy was perverted for profit with HBO Maxs dramatized adaptation of, Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Fragile Snowflake Donald Trump for Allegedly Trying to Censor Him. Theres no way that either of them would ever wish any sort of harm on the other one, Caitlin said, serving as the main spokesperson for the family, as seen in The Staircase documentary. Phoenicia Ratliff was kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend Jamarquis Black, 24, who shot her sister in the process before ultimately killing Ratliff and later himself following a highway pursuit, police said, according to the Jackson Clarion-Ledger . [16], Ratliff was signed by the Los Angeles Lakers on July 22, 2010 to a one-year deal. We were parent-less in a way. Copyright 2023 WWNY. The kid has never done wrong in my eyes, she said. Dane DeHaan was in the 2021 miniseries Liseys Story and starred in the sci-fi movie Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets.. Stuhlbarg was in Dopesick and The Looming Tower, as well as Call Me By Your Name.. From the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Friday, May 9, 2003: FORT WORTH -- Robert Warner Bobby Ratliff, 51, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle and friend to many, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Mey 7, 2003, after an incredibly courageous battle with cancer. Rudolf remained Michaels lawyer for 15 years. Freda Black was the assistant district attorney and prosecutor in the Peterson case. The strangest professional experience for Ratliff occurred four years ago, she claims, after she applied for her dream job within Netflixs own documentary department. Subsequently, after remarrying, she gave birth to J.D. Michael, son of Carol Ratliff was born into a loving family with his mom, three sisters (Diane, Pamela and Katrina), grandfather and uncle on December 11, 1962. [13], Ratliff returned to the Philadelphia 76ers for 200809 season. Her superpower is matching people up with the perfect book, which she does on her podcast, Blind Date With a Book. The family had already been recognized because of the docuseries when it was a cult true-crime favorite. Just lied with fabrications., In response to Michaels remarks, a spokesperson for HBO Max told Vanity Fair, The Staircase is a fictionalized series based on true events. Sie knnen Ihre Einstellungen jederzeit ndern. Claude Ratliff, 87 went to be with his heavenly father on November 29, 2022. The 'owl' theory During his trial, Michael's defence team used what is now known as the 'owl' theory in an attempt . An elementary school boy cried with joy after seeing his military father in a surprise visit from a two-year deployment, a Virginia news outlet reported. He became the second president of the Jamestown colony, and was killed by the Powhatan Indians. The Staircase follows the efforts of Michaels defense team, headed by attorney David Rudolf. Clayton continues to stand by his father. "But my goal, my strength in life is completely opposite. If you know of an upcoming event for Michael K. Ratliff, please add one. Each episode is accompanied by a disclaimer that states it is a dramatization based on certain facts. With respect to the facts that formed the basis for the series, Antonio Campos and [co-showrunner] Maggie Cohn relied on extensive source material, including firsthand accounts of the people involved in the events that took place.. Anyone who knew Becky was touched by her kindness, humor and mild temperament. The H.R. The Ratliff sisters' biological father, George Ratliff, was in the U.S. Air Force and died while on assignment in 1983. She was born May 5, 1968 in Grantsville, WV a daughter of Leland Morton and the late Carolyn Sue Morton of Harrisville. Ratliff has been more successful in avoiding it after reporting an ad that popped up in her Instagram feed. Netflixs reach would make them recognizable to a new demographic. But my focus now is on Antonio, says Michael, turning back to the creator of the HBO Max series. Roland is. She says that Campos told her he was more interested in exploring the filmmakers behind the original Staircase docuseries, whom he folds into his dramatized version, than exploring her family. Michael was so incensed by the depictions of his children that he sent a profane email to Variety last week, likening de Lestrade to a hooker for giving Campos the rights to The Staircase. Other than that, they weren't willing to give up much information to the press about what they've been up to. In The Staircase, Michael said that Kathleen knew about and was comfortable with his bisexuality. Clayton Peterson is Michaels oldest son from his first marriage to Patricia Peterson. As if his childrens portrayals were not enough of an affront, Michael points out that the HBO Max series depicts Kathleen dying in three possible waysby his hand, by complications from an owl attack, and via an accidental fall on the stairs. He missed most of the next season due to injury, but rebounded to post 262 blocks the next year with the Hawks. It was solely when Lindsay saw how the dysfunction was affecting her lovable brother that she confronted her mother, telling her that she hated seeing J.D. Making matters even more complicated for Ratliff: She had been interested in documentary filmmaking before Kathleens death. He will be cremated. Michael is survived by Pamela, his wife of 38 years; his sons, Devin Ratliff, Rodman; Derek Ratliff (Heather), Adams; and Warren Ratliff (Annie), Sackets Harbor; a grandson, Oliver Wesley Ratliff; three sisters, Diane Ratliff, Tulsa, OK, Pamela (Richard) Spier, Central Square and Katrina Ratliff, Fayetteville, NC; two step sisters, Patti (Randy) Thomas, Rodman and Joan Papp, Watertown. Roland is preceded in death by his parents, John E. Ratliff. Directed by Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, The Staircase followed the trial of novelist Michael Peterson, who was charged with murdering his wife, Kathleen Peterson, in 2001. IE 11 is not supported. Authorize the publication of the original written obituary with the accompanying photo. Claude was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Lillian Bezzy, Leatha Wilson(Charles), Emma Lou Halerman(Jack), Lois Dremonas(Frank), Vera Fritch (Sammy), Eunice Condra (Eldon), Tillie Shields, his sister-in-law Sandy Hahn, one grand son Michael McDowell, and one great grandson Gunner Wilson. He was busy planning his defense trial after being charged with his late wifes murder. She volunteered for many years for the Ritchie County Relay for Life. It's all I do. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael K. Ratliff (Adams, New York), who passed away on February 22, 2023. She was an avid sports fan and in her spare time enjoyed rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday in the sanctuary of First. To revist this article, visit My Profile, then View saved stories. You cant fabricate stories about living people the way he did when they are not public figures., In an email to Vanity Fair on Monday, de Lestrade noted that Michaels story was a public story. His late wife's sisters and her daughter from a previous relationship, Caitlin Atwater, believe he killed Kathleen, while his own children - Todd and Clayton Peterson and his adopted daughters. With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Michael K. Ratliff (Adams, New York), who passed away on February 22, 2023. Celeste (Ratliff) Swanson, age 35, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Montrose, Colorado. There was this amazing assistant position in the documentary department at Netflix, and I had a great call with H.R. The following are some of his collegiate achievements:[4]. Brunette Ratliff: Birthdate: 1920: Death: Immediate Family: Daughter of Silas Marion Ratliff and Mamie Caroline Ratliff Sister of John Dalton Ratliff; Gladys Mae Ratliff; William Ratliff; Erma Ratliff; Kerney Kenard Kent Ratliff and 1 other. Menu. When her mother died, Caitlin was a freshman at Cornell University, per WRAL. I do believe that he was betrayed [by Campos]. But Jean was wrong. If asked to describe Michael, Pamela would say he was funny, finding the humor in everything and coming out with little ditties to make her mom laugh when they were playing cards; he could really sing, she loved how when riding in the car, he always sang along to, or most likely over, the music; and most of all, Michael was warm and compassionate. In Subject, Ratliff suggests that documentary participants should have an organization to inform them of their rights, provide legal advice, and help navigate complicated consent issues. He lived his childhood in the village of Rodman where his days were spent playing baseball, finding adventure in the creek at Rusty Bridge, and riding his bicycle. [2]. Write your message of sympathy today. Her husband told authorities that she must have fallen and that he wasn't in the house when it happened. [10], In July 2007, he was traded along with Gerald Green, Ryan Gomes, Al Jefferson, Sebastian Telfair, and draft picks, to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Kevin Garnett. 1946), American programmer who created the database program Vulcan, Theophilus Curtis "Theo" Ratliff (b. A warrior throughout his life, he was 65 years old. Atwater has since sued her former stepfather for the wrongful death of her mother, and they came to a $25 million settlement, according to WRAL News. Anglo-Norman names are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. I had the documentary-filmmaker brain that understood how great The Staircase documentary wasand then I also had the brain of a human whos gone through great trauma in my life. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. "My conclusion, which I stand by 100 percent, was that Michael murdered my mother," Atwater told Primetime. Daten ber Ihr Gert und Ihre Internetverbindung, wie Ihre IP-Adresse, Browsing- und Suchaktivitten bei der Nutzung von Yahoo Websites und -Apps. Conversely, Ratliff didn't receive any payment for her involvement in The Staircase: when the show became a HBO drama, she was asked to speak to Sophie Turner, the actor playing her younger self . and took up the domestic chores, which she never seemed to mind. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Barry Ratliff, of St. Marys; her father, Leland Morton, of Harrisville; one sister, Carol (Scott) Cunningham; Elaine Boston, whom she considered another sister, all of Harrisville; father and mother-in-Law, Ed and Shirley Ratliff; brother-in-law, Edwin (Patricia) Ratliff; sisters-in-law, Krissy Ratliff and Missy Taylor; and nieces and nephews, Kayla . Although J.D. Funeral services for Miss Bessie Cornelia Ratliff, 69, of Houston, former Weimar resident and sister of Justice of the Peace A. J. Ratliff of this city, were held from Settegast-Kopf Funeral Home Tuesday morning, Dec. 6, with burial in the City Cemetery here that afternoon.. Miss Ratliff, who had been ill about a month, died at 6 o'clock Sunday evening, Dec. 4, in St. Joseph's Infirmary, Houston, Elizabeths body was exhumed during Michael's trial. "I did consider Martha, Margaret my sisters and, you know, my mother considered them her daughters," she said. Oh, really? says Michael. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. RODMAN, New York (WWNY) - With heavy hearts, the Ratliff family announces the death of their husband and father, Michael Ratliff. How old is Roger L Ratliff and what year was Roger L Ratliff born? The public viewing for Dr. Ratliff will be on Friday, April 30, 2021 from 3:30-6:30pm at Smith's Funeral Home, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. During that season he was dealt to the Portland Trail Blazers, along with Shareef Abdur-Rahim and Dan Dickau, for Rasheed Wallace and Wesley Person. Other survivors include a plethora of cousins, nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and close friends. On April 18, 2001, Peterson wrote to a paternal uncle of Margaret and Martha Ratliff, the two young women whom Peterson reared after their father died in war and their mother was found dead at the . PERSONAL: Daughter of Theo and Kristina Ratliff. turns to whenever he needs advice on any matter, and she is the soul hes proudest to know.. Celeste was gifted to this world by her loving parents, Glenn and Michelle. I dont watch a lot of people-driven, character-driven documentaries, she says. No, I dont want to be in your documentary., Vanity Fairs 2023 Hollywood Issue Welcomes You to the After-Party of Our Dreams, Inside the New Rights Next Frontier:The American West, The Strange, Sexually Charged Genesis of Gloria Swansons Legendary Memoir, The One Thingthe Royal Family Never Travels Without: Blood, NetflixsMurdaugh Murders Team Say Theyve Uncovered New Crimes, Trumps Relationship With Jared and Ivanka Is About to Get a Lot More Awkward, The Cringey Sexcapades of a Horny Billionaire, What Is Cinema? The owl theory was first introduced by the Petersons neighbor, attorney Larry Pollard. On June 8, Netflix is releasing The Staircase, a docuseries about Peterson's trial that first aired in 2004. In The Staircase documentary, Michael claimed that he had been sitting by the pool, only to stumble upon the accident when he walked into the house. While his sons were young, Mike coached Little League baseball and thoroughly enjoyed traveling with his family. Theophalus Curtis Ratliff[1] (born April 17, 1973) is an American former professional basketball player who played 16 seasons in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Meanwhile, their mother, Liz, was a school teacher who died after falling off a staircase in her home in Germany in 1985. . It's been 10 YEARS since you were blocking shots and setting records but we couldn't be more proud of what you have accomplished since then! After the Navy he worked at the RCA factory in Bloomington, IN and retired after 30 yeas. Neither Peterson nor anyone else was ever charged regarding the death of Elizabeth Ratliff. The name of this place translates as red cliff, from its Saxon origin and indicates that originally the town was distinguished by its proximity to such a landmark on the east side of Irwell. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". At the time of Kathleens death, Michael was running for city council, per the Durham News & Observer. Michael says he isnt about to file paperwork as some sort of cash grab. Rudolf called the first trial a character assassination in an interview with Digital Spy, as the prosecution, he claimed, could not come up with neither a motive nor a murder weapon:There was no evidence of motive that ever stood up to cross examination, he said. Before the HBO Max series, there was always this healthy pride that I was part of such an enormous, wonderful documentary. [6], He played in Philadelphia for three seasons, and was voted Eastern Conference reserve center of the 2001 All-Star Game,[7] but was unable to play due to injury. They make me really anxious., Had she known what she does now, Ratliff says that she never would have agreed to appear in de Lestrades project. When Elmer Ratliff was born about 1928, his father, Jess, was 33 and his mother, Della, was 30. While Kathleens death is the inciting incident for the series, shes in much of the show. Dr. Fannie Lee Ratliff leaves to cherish her loving memories: her daughter, Jessica Ingram of the home; sisters, Alberta . Kenny Kendall officiating. By Saturday, Michael had softened his feelings toward the director. But when you attack the credibility of my work, thats really not acceptable to me, says Jean-Xavier de Lestrade, the Oscar-winning filmmaker behind the celebrated docuseries. Claude was born on April 25, 1935 to Tilden and Leona (Branam) Ratliff. There is no photo or video of Michael K. Ratliff.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. Everything changed, she says, when Netflix acquired the docuseries in 2018. Colin Firth as Michael Peterson, Sophie Turner as Margaret Ratliff, and Odessa Young as Martha Ratliff in HBO Maxs, Trumps Relationship With Jared and Ivanka. 6 Amazon travel essentials for your next getaway, starting at $12. Clayton spent 4 years in federal prison for this. Understand it all by viewing our, Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI, Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate, http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html, Contemporary Notables of the name Ratliff (post 1700), Edward Ratliff, who landed in Virginia in 1705, Douglas O. Ratliff, aged 24, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908, Joe D. Ratliff, aged 31, who settled in America, in 1908, Maud Ratliff, aged 52, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911, Anna Ratliff, who landed in America, in 1913, John Ratliff, aged 23, who landed in America, in 1920, Jeremiah "Jay" Ratliff (b. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by an infant son, Brandon Michael Ratliff; maternal grandparents, Alva and Delpha Harris and paternal grandparents, Sylvan and Mae Morton. His father's name is Mike Rattler, and his mother's name is Susan Rattler.. Rian Johnson, Halle Berry, and More Share Their Inspiration, From the Archive:Who Stole the Oscars? It's in seeking justice for my mother; that's what I'm here for." On November 24, 1985, Ratliff was discovered at the bottom of the stairs, per NBC. We felt so strange going to breakfast because people would just stare at us, Ratliff remembers.) Three arrested in connection with area thefts, Obituary: LaBarre, William Edward (Bill). Margaret Ratliff only agreed to appear on camera two decades ago, for Jean-Xavier de Lestrades documentary series The Staircase, under extreme circumstances. Mini Bio (1) Margaret Ratliff was born on December 10, 1981 in Germany. Caitlin Atwater is Kathleens daughter from her first marriage to Fred Atwater. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. By subscribing to this BDG newsletter, you agree to our. Michael was charged with Kathleens murder, and was found guilty in 2003. He is survived by his children, Carolyn Dupont and husband, Donald, Theresa Ficklin, Cheryl Ratliff, Cynthia Cindy Ratliff, Scott Ratliff Their mother, Elizabeth, was found dead at the bottom of her stairway in Germany in 1985. Managed by: Private User Last Updated: November 27, 2016 "The Staircase" marks Firth's first TV project in 25 years, per Vanity Fair. Zamperini is played by Rosemarie DeWitt, of Mad Men and La La Land.. She was an alumni of North Chicago High School, in North Chicago, Illinois. Primarily a center, he was widely regarded as an excellent shot-blocker and led the league three times in blocks per game. Michael became the orphaned girls guardian. Even now, so many years later, Lindsay is the one person J.D. Ratliff was the owner of the Rome Gladiators basketball team. The bomb did not explode. And I thought, I cant deal with that. [9] After the 2004 season, he signed a three-year contract extension with the Blazers but was not as effective in 200405 and lost his starting job to Joel Przybilla midway through the schedule. Thats partly because I dont really feel I have answers.. In the 15 years since their father first stood trial for the death of their mother, Michael Peterson's daughters Martha and Margaret Ratliff have made a point to live quiet lives out of the public eye. Now, The Staircase is being adapted into a drama on HBO starring Colin Firth and Toni Collette as Michael and Kathleen Peterson. Radcliffe is today a town within the Metropolitan Borough of Bury, in Greater Manchester. And when I got out of the Marines and came back, I never wanted to see a war movienot even a good one like Platoon. More information about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, James Lee Ratliff, passed away into God's grace after a sudden and brief injury. Kathleen Peterson (played by Toni Collette)Toni Collette, who was recently in the Netflix series Pieces of Her, plays Kathleen Peterson, an executive for the telecommunications firm Nortel who married Michael Peterson in 1997. But my goal, my strength in life is completely opposite," said Caitlin. Margaret and Martha Ratliff lost their parents, George and Elizabeth when they were very young. The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. The prosecution brought up Michaels bisexuality and extramarital affairs with men at the trial. In recent years, she loved going to Car Shows and showing their Mustang GT. 18. How the HBO Max series reenacted one of the most outlandish theories in true crimeand made it pretty believable. Friends and family are invited to express your sympathy via donating to the Dr. Fannie Lee Ratliff Scholarship Fund: Dr. Fannie Lee Ratliff Scholarship Fund c/o HOLLA Michael, to this day, maintains his innocence. He was a key fixture on the 200001 Sixers team that would eventually make it to the NBA finals, but an injured Ratliff was dealt at the trade deadline on February 22 to the Atlanta Hawks for Dikembe Mutombo.[5]. Kathleen Peterson was found dead at the bottom of a staircase in the home she shared with Michael in 2001. As of 2020, he was ranked 20th all-time in career blocks. Jesse Friedman spent 13 years in jail after he and his father Arnold pleaded guilty in 1998 to sexually abusing children - a conviction put into doubt by the 2003 film Capturing the Friedmans. Some of the Ratliff family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt. However, her favorite thing to do was put on her Ritchie Co. Aunt Beck shirt and head out to cheer on her nephews at their sporting events. Eight grand children, Treasa Ratliff, Tammy Ratliff-Roberts (Brian), David Ratliff, Richie McDowell, John Rogers, Anna Ratliff, Alisha Bunge, and Jeffrey Ratliff (Samantha Quimby). In the United States, the name Ratliff is the 941st most popular surname with an estimated 32,331 people with that name. "The Radcliffes afterwards became lords of the manor [of Winmarleigh] by the marriage of Richard le Radcliffe with the heiress of the Plesyngtons; and the estate passed through several heirs to Anne Radcliffe, who married Sir Gilbert Gerard: by a descendant of the last-named, it is supposed to have been sold to the Pattens." Pictured, l-r: David Rudolf and Michael Stuhlbarg. Michael denies involvement in her death. MacKenzie Mauzy. 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. Firth said he tried to keep an open mind while playing Michael, maintains his innocence. The sadness under that is astronomical. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Played AAU volleyball for A5 Pure Volleyball and won a national championship after posting a 16-1 record. Jan 11, 2023 RATLIFF, Roland Passed in peace on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at age 72 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. ST. MARYS, W.Va. (WTAP) - Rebecca Ann Ratliff, 53, of St. Marys, gained her angel wings on Thursday, April 7, 2022 after her second courageously fought battle with cancer. Born two years apart to Air Force Captain George Ratliff and military teacher Elizabeth Ratliff in Germany in the early 1980s, Margaret and Martha lost both their biological parents as toddlers. 1936), American politician, 40th Lieutenant Governor of Texas (2000 to 2003), William Ratliff, American political scientist at the Hoover Institution, Ratliff Boon (1781-1844), American politician, Representative from Indiana 1st District, 1825-27, 1829-39; Presidential Elector for Indiana, 1828; Candidate for U.S. Im 78. His best year as a pro was 200304, when he recorded a league-leading 307 blocked shots in total. Documentarian de Lestrade believes Ratliffs death was an accident: There is no doubt, he told Metro. On the contrary, their stepsister and the daughter of Kathleen Peterson, Caitlin Atwater, is on the other side of the divide. And several nieces and nephews. Spouse, partner, mother, father, sister, brother and ex-spouse/partner for Roger. Pictured, l-r: Michael Peterson and Colin Firth. He taught his sons a love for music and they remember rockin out with him to AC/DC and other 80s bands. The rest of the cast is star-studded, filling out the many people connected to the case, including Michael Stuhlbarg as defense lawyer David Rudolf and Olivia DeJonge as Kathleen Peterson's daughter, Caitlin Atwater. Authorities, at the time, said she died of spontaneous intracranial hemorrhage, a stroke, and natural causes, per NBC. Following Kathleens death, though, Michael could not do much to protect his adopted daughters, then ages 20 and 18. In the 15 years since their father first stood trial for the death of their mother, Michael Peterson's daughters Martha and Margaret Ratliff have made a point to live quiet lives out of the. 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