ICYMI: Scott Peterson And The Innocence Project's Push For A New Trial

Beyond The Horizon

Scott Peterson is a convicted murderer who gained notoriety for the killing of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Conner, in 2002. Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant at the time, disappeared from their Modesto, California home on December 24, 2002. Her disappearance prompted a massive search effort and garnered widespread media attention.
Initially, Scott Peterson appeared to be a grieving husband, pleading for his wife's safe return and participating in media interviews. However, suspicion soon turned towards him, especially after it was revealed that he had been having an extramarital affair with a woman named Amber Frey.
Despite maintaining his innocence, Scott Peterson was arrested on April 18, 2003, in San Diego, where he had fled to, and was later charged with the murder of his wife and unborn son. The case against him relied heavily on circumstantial evidence, including his affair, inconsistent statements to the police, and behavior deemed suspicious.
The trial began in 2004 and captivated the nation with its intense media coverage. The prosecution argued that Scott Peterson murdered his wife to escape the responsibilities of marriage and impending fatherhood, while the defense claimed that he was innocent and had been wrongly accused.
In November 2004, Scott Peterson was found guilty of first-degree murder for Laci's death and second-degree murder for Conner's death. He was subsequently sentenced to death by lethal injection.
Now, after 20 years, the Innocence Project has taken up his cause and they say he's innocent.
In our second article we spin back down to Delphi for another update as we get more clarifcation from Judge Gull about the location of the trial, while other issues remain in limbo.
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Judge denies motions to move trial back in Delphi double murders case, hears arguments during contempt hearing (21alivenews.com)
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Scott Peterson returns to court as LA Innocence Project takes up case 20 years after pregnant wife’s murder | The Independent (the-independent.com)