3. Robert Durst
It’s hard to do a feature on confessions without getting into the most famous one of the last three years. Durst was arrested in the spring of 2015 on a first-degree murder warrant for the murder of Susan Berman.
Against the advice of those close to him, Durst cooperated with HBO filmmakers of the documentary “The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst.” The documentary specifically examined the disappearance of Durst’s first wife, and the murder of Berman.
In a final interview with the filmmakers, Durst walked into a bathroom and confessed into a live microphone: “There it is. You’re caught! What the hell did I do? Killed them all, of course.”
In November 2016, Durst pleaded not guilty to the murder of Susan Berman. Durst entered the plea wearing a neck brace and sitting in a wheelchair. He is expected to have an official hearing this month in Los Angeles. It will be interesting to see the final verdict.