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This biography documents the life and criminal history of Robert Durst, a wealthy New York real estate heir who became a notorious figure in American true crime. For decades, Durst was the primary suspect in the 1982 disappearance of his wife, Kathleen McCormack, as well as the 2000 execution of his friend Susan Berman and the 2001 killing of a neighbor, Morris Black. Although he was famously acquitted of murder in the Black case by claiming self-defense, he was eventually convicted for Berman's murder following incriminating revelations in the documentary series The Jinx. The text details his troubled upbringing, his estranged relationship with the Durst Organization, and his various legal battles involving shoplifting, bail jumping, and firearms. Durst died in prison custody in 2022, shortly after receiving a life sentence and being charged for his first wife's death. His legacy persists through numerous pop culture adaptations and ongoing civil litigation regarding his estate.