“Do I think this is a coincidence? Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki examines the complicated life of reclusive real estate icon Robert Durst, the key suspect in a series of unsolved crimes. Courtesy of HBO The 2015 HBO miniseries "The Jinx" investigated McCormack's 1982 disappearance and the murders of Berman and Black in 2000 and 2001, respectively. [50], The Jinx was also awarded a 2015 Peabody Award, as well as the TCA Award for Outstanding Achievement in Movies, Miniseries and Specials from the Television Critics Association. Although sharply disputing some assumptions about the Durst family presented in Jarecki's documentary (which he had not seen), and continuing to stress the threat Robert posed to him and others, Douglas sounded a conciliatory note: “I no longer am looking over my shoulder,” he said. I don't know what's in the house. "[33] Sean T. Collins of The New York Observer called the series "a documentarian’s unicorn: a quest for the truth that, it seems, found it, and found it spectacularly," adding that in comparison to usual television true-crime documentary fare, The Jinx "pulls an SUV with a vanity plate that reads 'BEVERLEY' up on the curb and mows it all down. It received nominations for Outstanding Cinematography for Nonfiction Programming, Outstanding Directing for Nonfiction Programming, Outstanding Sound Editing for Nonfiction Programming (Single or Multi-Camera), and Outstanding Sound Mixing for Nonfiction Programming. “I’m very grateful to ‘The Jinx’ for having brought this about.”[25] Douglas dropped his legal action against Jarecki in late April 2015, and was reportedly considering a move to freeze $74 million of his estranged brother's assets.[26][27]. Officials found guns, cash, a … It uses a wide array of existing media including news footage, security footage, police evidence, and archival interviews, combined with footage shot by Jarecki. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a 2015 HBO documentary miniseries about New York real estate heir Robert Durst, an accused murderer. ", "The Holes In 'The Jinx' Might Go Deeper Than We Thought", "The Jinx makers face questions over when they found Robert Durst evidence", "Did Robert Durst's nemesis ignore clues before following his trail to California? Filmmaker Andrew Jarecki (left) profiled Robert Durst for "The Jinx." [45] Durst said in a 2005 deposition, excerpted in The Jinx, that Berman called him shortly before her death and said: "The Los Angeles police contacted me. Durst was arrested on March 14, 2015 … Millionaire real estate heir Robert Durst was “lying in wait” when he shot and killed his longtime friend because she “was a witness to a crime,” prosecutors alleged Monday. [35][36] Two days after Durst's arrest and one day after the final installment of The Jinx was aired, The New Yorker reported that "[t]he filmmakers, having been quizzed on the time line of events as represented, have cancelled forthcoming interviews. [24] According to The New York Times, the filmmakers sought legal advice on when to share the letter with law enforcement, weighing journalistic privilege against possible claims of evidentiary inadmissibility in a future trial. Rent The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (2015) starring Robert Durst on DVD and Blu-ray. [13][14][15], Douglas Durst, estranged brother of Robert and head of the Durst Organization, was apprehensive about the documentary's portrayal of the Durst family and, in particular, its use of videotaped depositions that had been subject to a confidentiality agreement. Oh, I want this. [53] The Jinx premiered in India on June 9, 2015, on HBO Defined.[54]. Durst sat with Jarecki for more than 20 hours over several years, despite having never previously cooperated with any journalist. So reports The New York Times. ", "Robert Durst's Wife Steps Back After Years of Defending Him", "LAPD says Robert Durst arrest not connected to HBO series 'The Jinx, "Robert Durst, charged with murdering writer, faces new weapons charges", "DeGuerin's dilemma: Post-"Jinx," can Robert Durst win again? HBO's The Jinx was Robert Durst's trial by public opinion, but now the heir to a Manhattan real estate empire is in court on murder charges. He was still acquitted and set free, with Texas jurors in 2003 accepting his testimony that Morris Black had died in a struggle over a gun. ", "Will evidence in Robert Durst trial be 'Jinxed'? Kate McKinnon portrayed Robert Durst, a real estate heir accused of murder by police, during a skit on "Saturday Night Live." 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Robert Durst: lawyers admit Jinx subject wrote ‘cadaver’ note in murder case. © 2021 Home Box Office, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 6 episodes. "[Unintelligible] I don't know what you expected to get. The last person to see Kathie in New York City. [29] The original score was composed by West Dylan Thordson with co-composition by John Kusiak. Hear the story of the Durst trial for the murder of Susan Berman as it happens, with … Rather, he claimed that the killing occurred in self-defense. We can confirm that evidence (including the envelope and the washroom recording) was turned over to authorities months ago.”[44], A study of Westchester County case notes by The Guardian indicated that, contrary to then-District Attorney Jeanine Pirro's assertions in The Jinx that "we were about to speak with" Susan Berman about Kathie Durst's disappearance, New York investigators had not yet scheduled an interview nor funded an investigator to visit Berman in California at the time of her December 23, 2000 murder. Each episode will feature recaps, analysis, theories, clips, sound bytes, anecdotes and jokes. TV-14 | 4h 39min | Documentary, Crime | TV Mini-Series (2015) Episode Guide. "[32] Mike Hale from The New York Times said it was "gut-wrenching, remarkable television. During their session, Jarecki confronts Durst about the match in handwriting on the two envelopes - Durst acknowledges the similarity, but denies writing the letter about Berman's murder. "[37][38][39] Specifically, when challenged over whether Robert Durst's arrest for trespassing on his brother Douglas Durst's property occurred before the filmmakers' second interview with Robert, as implied by The Jinx, Andrew Jarecki replied, "Yeah, I think I’ve got to get back to you with a proper response on that. "[40][41][42] Several media outlets questioned how long the filmmakers had sat on evidence damaging to Durst before turning it over to law enforcement.[42][43]. Durst did not deny that he killed and dismembered Black. Crime: Art, Justice and 'The Jinx, "The Jinx: not my documentary renaissance", "Two Maxims at Odds: Tell a Story, Tell the Truth", "Why Is the Timeline of 'The Jinx' So Confusing? The last time Robert Durst was on trial for murder, he testified that he had dismembered his elderly neighbor’s body, put it in garbage bags and tossed them in the Gulf of Mexico. [17][18] "Douglas Durst is worried [that] The Jinx will be a violent broadside against the family name and history,” the petition stated. After Durst is arrested for violating a restraining order filed by his brother Douglas,[6] Jarecki convinces Durst to conduct a second interview. Durst has consistently maintained his innocence. During the conclusion of the fifth episode, Sareb Kaufman, Berman's stepson, contacts the filmmakers asking them to review material that was left by Berman after her murder. After analyzing both envelopes and other documents in Durst's block letter writing, he states that the two writings have characteristics that can come from "one person, and only one person". This article is more than 1 year old. He felt "a tremendous sense of relief" at the turn of events which led to Robert's arrest. [16], Interviewed ten days after his brother's arrest, Douglas told The New York Times that his brother had stalked him as recently as February 22, 2015, in Palm Beach, Florida. They wanted to talk about Kathie Durst’s disappearance.”[46], Although the Los Angeles Police Department denied any connection between Durst's arrest and HBO's airing of The Jinx finale,[47] Dick DeGuerin, Durst's defense attorney, lashed out at the timing. Emphasis provided on the two lines edited out of order. [20][21], A lawyer for Douglas argued that The Jinx is a "sensationalized docudrama" and that its director is exempt from New York's shield law, designed to protect journalists. Robert Durst, the multimillionaire subject of the shocking HBO documentary “The Jinx,” is being sued by the family of his late ex-wife for violating their right to sepulcher, a law granting family members the immediate right to possession of a body for burial. [28], The theme song is "Fresh Blood" performed by Eels. Robert Durst Regrets Doing ‘The Jinx,’ Realized He ‘Definitely Had a Problem’ While Watching HBO Series. The … Seemingly unaware that he was being recorded, he talked to himself. According to the transcript filed in court, Durst's complete remarks were as follows: Jarecki, Smerling, and Stuart-Pontier defended the edits as "entirely representative of what Durst said". [19] By showing that Robert or wife Debrah Lee Charatan violated a Westchester County judge's 2006 order sealing the material, Douglas could sue to recover a $65 million family trust settlement. Robert Durst, subject of HBO’s “The Jinx,” was arrested in New Orleans in March. The filmmakers, shocked by the revelation, place both envelopes in a safety deposit box, and decide to get a second interview from Durst. The series investigates the unsolved 1982 disappearance of Durst's wife Kathie, the 2000 execution-style killing of writer Susan Berman, and the 2001 death and dismemberment of Durst's neighbor Morris Black in Galveston, Texas. Meet the heir to the billion-dollar Durst real estate empire, and the man suspected to be at the centre of three unsolved murders that took place over three decades. In a deal reached between Durst’s attorneys and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, Durst is … ‎The Jinx Podcast is the fan-created show dedicated to the hit HBO show "The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst." ‌If you’re a current HBO subscriber, you might already have access to HBO Max — all of HBO plus even more blockbuster movies, must-see series, and new Max Originals. IMDb rating: 8.7/10 Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95% Watch full episodes now . “There has been rumor, innuendo and speculation for a number of years, and now we’re going to get our day in court on this.”[48][49], The Jinx was nominated for six and won two Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards in 2015: Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Picture Editing for Nonfiction Programming. 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Killed them all, of course. From Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling (the Oscar nominees behind Capturing the Friedmans), comes The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, a six-part examination of the reclusive millionaire at the heart of three killings spanning four decades. 0:31 | Trailer. Authorities believe that Durst murdered three individuals in three different states, and has been the subject of a massive search after one … Robert Durst, the scion of a New York real estate empire, has long been a suspect in the notorious 1982 disappearance of his wife, Kathie. [3] Durst had professed admiration for the film All Good Things and telephoned Jarecki after its release, offering to be interviewed (this conversation was recorded and incorporated into the documentary). It is composed of contemporary interviews, visual reenactments (some of which were shot at Jarecki's upstate New York home),[5] and self-reflexive footage of Jarecki's film-making process and odd working relationship with Durst. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst (DVD) From director Andrew Jarecki and producer Marc Smerling, this groundbreaking documentary series sheds new light on real-estate par iah Robert Durst, while unraveling one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in New York history Robert Durst, the scion of a New York real estate empire, has long been a suspect in the notorious 1982 … [1] It was written by Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, and Zac Stuart-Pontier.[2]. Notorious real estate heir Robert Durst will be tried for the murder of his longtime friend and booster Susan Berman in September of this year. ", "Director of Durst Film Says He Is 'Relieved' About Arrest", "What Are The Jinx's Filmmakers Trying To Hide? At the end of Robert Durst’s final interview for the HBO docuseries The Jinx, he headed into the bathroom while fully miked. Jarecki replied that his use of dramatic reenactments (by actors whose faces were never shown[5]) was not evidence of fictionalization. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. This six-part series sheds new light on real-estate scion Robert Durst who has been accused of three murders, but never convicted. Jarecki subsequently sent an explanation to multiple media outlets: “Given that we are likely to be called as witnesses in any case law enforcement may decide to bring against Robert Durst, it is not appropriate for us to comment further on these pending matters. Get unlimited DVD Movies & TV Shows delivered to your door with no … [30] Musical saw, performed by Natalia Paruz, is featured throughout the series. The Robert Durst Murder Trial Is Finally Underway. After the interview Durst goes to the bathroom. John Hendrickson at Esquire called the series' ending "one of the most jaw-dropping moments in television history. [17][19] According to The New York Times, Robert gave filmmakers "unrestricted access" to his personal files, which included the videotaped testimony. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst is a 2015 HBO documentary miniseries about New York real estate heir Robert Durst, an accused murderer. 4 VIDEOS | 12 IMAGES. They had undertaken an investigation based on new evidence presented in the miniseries. Jarecki attempts to get a second interview with Durst, who suddenly becomes evasive and uninterested in a follow-up. Further suspicion was raised with the unsolved killing of his confidante, Susan Berman, thought to be a key witness in the investigation into Kathie's disappearance in 2000, as well as the subsequent killing and dismemberment of a neighbor in Galveston, Texas. HBO’s ‘The Jinx’ explores the alleged crimes committed by Robert Durst, the real estate heir, and suspected serial killer. Black, Durst alleged, threatened Durst with a handgun during an argument over money. The Jinx gained widespread exposure when Durst was arrested on first-degree murder charges for the death of his friend Susan Berman, the day before its finale aired.[4]. [19], On March 14, 2015, the eve of the final episode's airing, Durst was arrested in New Orleans by the FBI on a first-degree murder warrant obtained by the LAPD in connection to Berman's death. Its complex editing style and narrative construction emphasize the contradictions within both Durst's life and the bizarre and grisly murders he committed. Apparently unaware that his microphone is still recording, he makes a rambling, off-camera statement to himself, ending with, "What the hell did I do? Eamonn Bowles (Magnolia Pictures, distributor, Michael Struk (former detective, New York City Police Department), Joe Becerra (detective, New York State Police), Gabrielle Colquitt (later owner of Durst lake house), Ed Murphy (senior investigator, Westchester District Attorney's Office), Tom Padden Sr., Tom Padden Jr. (cousins of Susan Berman), Kevin Hynes (former Assistant District Attorney, Westchester County, New York), Sareb and Mella Kaufman (children of Susan Berman's boyfriend), Paul Coulter (detective, Los Angeles Police Department), Stephen Silverman (friend of Susan Berman), Kurt Sistrunk (former District Attorney, Galveston County, Texas), Michael Ramsey (attorney for Robert Durst), Susan Criss (judge, Galveston County, Texas), Edward Wright (former private investigator), Elizabeth McCormack (niece of Kathie Durst), Ross Vitalie (cab driver, Eureka, California), This page was last edited on 21 February 2021, at 13:10. Robert Durst of HBO’s ‘The Jinx’ Says He ‘Killed Them All’ Robert Durst was the subject of "The Jinx," a six-part documentary series on HBO. Durst was suspected of involvement in the first two murders and confessed to the third, but claimed self defense and was acquitted at trial. [51] Marc Smerling, Andrew Jarecki, and Jason Blum won the Producers Guild of America Award for Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television. Hell, no,” he said. "[34], Other critics accused the documentary of charting an uncomfortable line between storytelling and journalism. Robert Durst was the suspect and he is alleged to have confessed to a number of murders, including that of his wife Kathleen “Kathie” McCormack who went missing in 1982. The series was directed by Jarecki, who had previously directed the feature fictional film All Good Things (2010), inspired by Durst's biography. The Jinx: The Life And Deaths of Robert Durst TV14 • Documentaries • TV Series • 2015 This six-part series sheds new light on real-estate scion Robert Durst who has been accused of … Thought Crimes: The Case of the Cannibal Cop. At one point he claims to be in Spain, but Kaufman says that Durst told him he was in Los Angeles. ‎The story of billionaire Robert Durst and his possible involvement in the deaths of three people became world-famous because of the popular HBO series, The Jinx. It was written by Andrew Jarecki, Marc Smerling, and Zac Stuart-Pontier. [4][16][22][23] The Associated Press reported that the 1999 letter written by Durst to Berman, unearthed by the filmmakers, provided "key new evidence" leading to the filing of murder charges. Despite attempting to "portray Robert Durst as a human being in a fashion that could help explain some of his behavior, rather than as a burlesque figure," Jarecki never promised Durst that his film would ultimately defend his innocence. Here’s Everything You Need to Know About The Bizarre Subject Of “The Jinx.” The 76-year-old real estate heir has been accused of three murders and was once recorded saying he “killed them all” — … [31], The Jinx received widespread critical acclaim and media buzz, particularly upon airing its revelatory finale. Robert Durst, Subject of ‘The Jinx,’ Admits Writing Key Note in Murder Case Mr. Durst, who was profiled in the HBO series, had long denied mailing a note alerting the police to a dead body. Durst was arrested at a hotel in New Orleans in connection with Berman’s slaying on March 14, 2015, the day before the HBO series finale aired. The murder trial of US millionaire Robert Durst, the subject of the documentary The Jinx, has started with the jury viewing clips from the series. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. Documentary filmmaker Mark Jonathan Harris described the edits as "problematic", saying that Durst's statements are "definitely more ambiguous in the transcript" and the edit made them "damning". The full name of the series is The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, a title that feels even more chilling after tonight's revelation. The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst. From Andrew Jarecki and Marc Smerling (the Oscar nominees behind Capturing the Friedmans ), comes The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst, a six-part examination of the reclusive millionaire at the heart of three killings spanning four decades. [52], The miniseries premiered in Australia on May 7, 2015, on Showcase. In the sixth and final episode, the filmmakers visit a forensic document examiner. A groundbreaking new series unravels one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in New York history. This is for entertainment purposes only … In April 2019, during Durst's trial, a transcript from the series revealed that Durst's final remarks had been edited and presented out of order. Despite his wealth, Durst styled himself a member of the counterculture in the late … ", ^Note A Chapter 6 is referred to as "The Second Interview" on some promotional platforms. The Jinx: “Character on Trial in Galveston” In 2001, Robert Durst was charged in Galveston, Texas with the murder and dismemberment of his neighbor, Morris Black. He petitioned the New York Supreme Court in January 2015 to compel Jarecki to reveal his sources. In it, he highlights an envelope from Durst to Berman sent in March 1999: the envelope's block letter handwriting matches and contains the same "Beverley [sic] Hills" misspelling as an anonymous envelope sent to police in December 2000 to alert them to Berman's murder. 23 talking about this. 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