Convicted double murderer Scott Peterson, in his first on-camera remarks in 20 years, admitted to cheating on his pregnant wife Laci before her slaying, but denied killing her or their unborn son Conner. Peterson called himself “a total a-hole” for his actions. The interview is part of a three-part documentary series on Peacock, Face to Face with Scott Peterson, focus on the efforts of the Los Angeles Innocence Project to overturn his conviction. Peterson expressed regret for not testifying at his trial.
Laci Peterson’s killing in 2002 drew intense media coverage. Her remains were found in the San Francisco Bay, near where Scott Peterson claimed to have been fishing on the day she disappeared. Peterson’s extramarital affairs and behavior raised suspicions, leading to his conviction and death penalty sentence. The California state Supreme Court later removed the death penalty but upheld the conviction.
New evidence surfaced in January supporting Peterson’s claim of innocence, raising questions about the case. A separate documentary, American Murder: Laci Peterson, premieres on Netflix, featuring Laci’s mother Sharon Rocha’s perspective. Rocha expressed skepticism about Peterson after meeting him and learning of the affair, saying she now trusts her gut feeling.
The docuseries and new evidence bring renewed attention to the controversial case, shedding light on the complexities and uncertainties surrounding the tragic murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn son.
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