Scott Peterson Case Reexamined 20 Years Later

The case of Scott Peterson, convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci and their unborn son Conner, is revisited in two new documentaries marking the 20th anniversary of the tragedy. Laci, who was eight months pregnant, disappeared on Christmas Eve 2002, leading to a months-long search that ended with the discovery of their bodies in San Francisco Bay. The Netflix docuseries 'American Murder: Laci Peterson' features interviews with key figures, including Laci’s mother and Scott's former lover Amber Frey, who played a crucial role in bringing the case to light. Peterson, who maintains his innocence, recently spoke out for the first time in two decades in a separate documentary airing on Peacock. The original trial was marred by significant errors, leading to a reversal of Peterson's death sentence in 2020, though he remains convicted of the murders. As public interest in the case resurfaces, questions about the fairness of his trial and the evidence against him continue to provoke discussion.