Scott Peterson Breaks Silence After 21 Years: “I Didn’t Kill My Family,” New Docuseries Sheds Light on His Fight for Freedom

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Sitting in the noisy dayroom of Mule Creek State Prison in Ione, California, Scott Peterson appears more like a laidback surfer than a convicted murderer. Sporting long, tousled hair that he sometimes wears in a ponytail, Peterson, now 51, projects a calm and friendly demeanor over a grainy video call. But as he begins to speak about the events that led to his incarceration, his tone turns serious.
In a rare on-camera interview, Peterson opens up for the first time since his arrest over two decades ago. His interview is part of a new three-part docuseries, *Face to Face with Scott Peterson,* set to premiere on Peacock on August 20. The series aims to explore the high-profile case that captured national attention and ultimately led to Peterson's conviction for the 2002 murder of his wife Laci and their unborn son, Conner.
In the interview, Peterson reflects on the affair he had with Fresno massage therapist Amber Frey, which became a focal point during his trial. “It’s horrible,” Peterson admits. “I was a total a-hole to be having sex outside our marriage.” Despite acknowledging the affair, Peterson vehemently denies any involvement in the disappearance and death of Laci and Conner. “I regret not testifying [at my trial], but if I have a chance to show people what the truth is, and if they are willing to accept it, it would be the biggest thing that I can accomplish right now—because I didn’t kill my family,” he asserts.
Peterson's defense centers around what he describes as a flawed investigation, claiming that the police and prosecutors ignored significant leads and built their case on circumstantial evidence. “The so-called investigation was focused on convicting me rather than finding the truth,” he says in the documentary.
The docuseries also sheds light on the ongoing efforts to overturn Peterson's conviction. The Los Angeles Innocence Project, a renowned organization dedicated to exonerating wrongfully convicted individuals, has taken up his case. They are working to present new evidence that they believe supports Peterson’s claim of innocence. The appeal, launched in January, marks a significant development in Peterson’s long-standing battle for freedom.
One of the most vocal supporters in the documentary is Janey Peterson, Scott's sister-in-law, who became a lawyer in part to fight for his release. Despite acknowledging the pain caused by Scott’s infidelity, Janey maintains her belief in his innocence. “Scott lied about cheating, and that was upsetting,” she tells *PEOPLE* magazine. “But he wasn’t charged with infidelity. He was charged with murder.”
The prosecution’s portrayal of Peterson during his five-month-long trial in 2004 painted him as a man desperate to escape fatherhood and his marriage without the financial burden of spousal and child support. “That is so offensive and so disgusting,” Peterson responds in the documentary. “I certainly regret cheating on Laci, absolutely. It was about a childish lack of self-esteem, selfish me traveling somewhere, lonely that night because I wasn’t at home. Someone makes you feel good because they want to have sex with you.”
As the documentary's premiere approaches, it is sure to reignite the debate surrounding one of the most infamous murder cases in recent American history. Whether Scott Peterson’s plea for a reevaluation of the evidence will resonate with the public and lead to a new trial remains to be seen. However, the series offers a platform for Peterson to tell his side of the story and challenge the narrative that has defined his life for the past 21 years.
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