Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son Conner in 2002: first-degree murder for Laci and second-degree murder for Conner.
At a glance
- What happened
- Peterson's two murder convictions concern Laci and Conner. Prosecutors argued that he killed Laci around December 23–24, 2002, and disposed of her body in San Francisco Bay; the precise mechanism of death was not established.
- When
- Laci disappeared December 24, 2002. Remains were recovered in April 2003. Convictions: 2004; resentencing: 2021.
- Where
- Modesto, California, and San Francisco Bay; trial in San Mateo County.
- Why / motive
- The prosecution presented evidence of Peterson's affair and planning. He maintains innocence; motive claims should be distinguished from the convictions.
- Outcome
- Life without parole after his death sentence was reversed for jury-selection errors. A judge rejected his habeas petition in April 2026; attorneys planned an appeal.
Who is involved
- Scott Peterson — subject
Sources
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Scott Peterson”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son Conner in 2002: first-degree murder for Laci and second-degree murder for Conner.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Peterson's two murder convictions concern Laci and Conner. Prosecutors argued that he killed Laci around December 23–24, 2002, and disposed of her body in San Francisco Bay; the precise mechanism of death was not established.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Laci disappeared December 24, 2002. Remains were recovered in April 2003. Convictions: 2004; resentencing: 2021.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Modesto, California, and San Francisco Bay; trial in San Mateo County.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: The prosecution presented evidence of Peterson's affair and planning. He maintains innocence; motive claims should be distinguished from the convictions.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: Life without parole after his death sentence was reversed for jury-selection errors. A judge rejected his habeas petition in April 2026; attorneys planned an appeal.”
- Scott Peterson“Paraphrase: additional sentencing and procedural history.”
- https://www.scottpetersonappeal.org/appeal-information.html“Paraphrase: Peterson was resentenced to life without parole in December 2021.”
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