[s1e2] The Jinx ✦

The episode spans two primary timelines—childhood and 1982—to build a profile of Durst as a "singular, compelling, and occasionally terrifying individual".

Eschewing his father’s real estate empire, Durst moved to Vermont to open a health-food store with Kathie. He describes their early relationship as a "Cinderella" story, though he eventually felt pressured to join the family business. [S1E2] The Jinx

On January 31, 1982, Kathie vanished after a night of heavy drinking and a reported argument with Robert. [S1E2] The Jinx

Robert's first wife, whose 1982 disappearance remains a central mystery. [S1E2] The Jinx

Interviews with her mother and friends express a collective belief that Robert was responsible for her death. Critical Revelations