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The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a documentary series that premiered on HBO in 2015. The series, directed by Andrew Jarecki, explores the life of real estate heir Robert Durst, who has been accused of multiple murders throughout his life. The documentary series features extensive interviews with Durst himself, as well as with individuals who knew him and were affected by his alleged crimes.

The Background of Robert Durst

Robert Durst was born into a wealthy family in New York City. His father, Seymour Durst, was a prominent real estate developer, and Robert was expected to take over the family business. However, Robert’s life took a different turn when his wife, Kathleen McCormack Durst, disappeared in 1982. Despite numerous investigations and suspicions, Robert was never charged in connection with her disappearance.

The Disappearance of Kathleen McCormack Durst

Kathleen McCormack Durst was a medical student when she met Robert Durst. The two were married in 1971, but their relationship was marked by violence and abuse. In 1982, Kathleen disappeared, and Robert reported her missing. Despite an extensive search, Kathleen’s body was never found, and Robert was the subject of much speculation and suspicion.

In the years following Kathleen's disappearance, Robert Durst was involved in several other incidents that raised eyebrows. In 2000, he was arrested and charged with the murder of his neighbor, Morris Black, in Galveston, Texas. Durst claimed that he had killed Black in self-defense, and he was eventually acquitted of the crime.

The Investigation and Arrest of Robert Durst

In 2015, Robert Durst was arrested and charged with the murder of Susan Berman, a friend and confidante who had been shot and killed in her home in Los Angeles. The arrest came after the premiere of The Jinx documentary series, which featured footage of Durst seemingly confessing to the crime.

The investigation into Durst's alleged crimes was led by the Los Angeles Police Department, in collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. The case against Durst was built on a combination of physical evidence, witness testimony, and documentary evidence, including the footage from The Jinx series.

The Trial of Robert Durst

Robert Durst’s trial began in 2020, after several delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The prosecution presented a wealth of evidence, including testimony from witnesses who had known Durst and Berman, as well as physical evidence from the crime scene. Durst’s defense team argued that the evidence was circumstantial and that their client was innocent.

In October 2021, Robert Durst was found guilty of the murder of Susan Berman. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.