Robert Durst is an American real estate heir known for his involvement in several high-profile criminal cases. Born on April 12, 1943, he gained notoriety for the mysterious disappearance of his first wife, Kathie Durst, in 1982, and the murder of his friend, Susan Berman, in 2000. In 2015, Durst was arrested and charged with Berman's murder after a documentary series titled The Jinx brought renewed attention to his life and alleged crimes. He was convicted in 2021 and sentenced to life in prison, marking a significant chapter in a complex and controversial life.