Michael's first wife, Patricia, had two children with him: Clayton and Todd. For several years, they lived together in Germany. There, she taught elementary school children for the Department of Defence for more than 30 years. Although they are no longer together, Patricia maintains that Michael did not murder Kathleen Peterson or Elizabeth Ratliff. In the documentary, you can occasionally see her sitting on his side with their children during his legal battle. Now retired, Patricia resides in Durham.