Frey book upsets Rochas
The cover of Amber Frey's new book about her involvement in the Laci Peterson murder investigation is "extremely hurtful and offensive to Laci's mother and her family," an attorney for…Click to...
View ArticleProfessor's status kept mum
Stephen Schoenthaler, the professor who headed a tainted survey used to gauge juror bias in the Scott Peterson case, remains on paid leave, university spokesman Don Hansen said Tuesday.Click to...
View ArticleRocha pressing civil lawsuit
Sharon Rocha is pressing forward with a wrongful death lawsuit against Scott Peterson to make sure her former son-in-law cannot profit from murdering his wife and unborn son, her attorney…Click to...
View ArticleMisconduct by professor found
Stephen Schoenthaler, the professor who oversaw a tainted survey that factored into the Scott Peterson double-murder trial being moved to San Mateo County, committed academic and scientific...
View ArticleAttorneys duel over Peterson case
A nationally known trial consultant says he missed a chance to work as a television commentator because celebrity lawyer Mark Geragos said he needed his help in Scott Peterson's double-murder…Click to...
View ArticlePeterson sentence may face 2nd delay
A judge's final word on whether Scott Peterson should be executed could be delayed again at a hearing Friday, sources said.Click to Continue »
View ArticleWould-be peace officer arrested
A private investigator accused of impersonating an officer in Modesto during the Laci Peterson murder case was arrested on similar charges Wednesday near his home southwest of New York City.Click to...
View ArticleLife or death? Peterson will wait for answer
REDWOOD CITY Scott Peterson will have to wait until March 16 to learn if he will die by injection as jurors recommended.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePolice respond to yelling match between Rocha, Peterson families
Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, got into a loud argument with Scott Peterson's family Saturday morning as the Petersons removed furniture and other items from the couple's vacant Covena...
View ArticlePeterson attorney trumpets 'new' tip
"New evidence" demands that convicted killer Scott Peterson receive a new trial, his attorney argues as a judge prepares to announce whether the Modesto man should be executed.Click to Continue »
View ArticlePeterson appears in court for sentencing
REDWOOD CITY - Scott Peterson appeared in court this morning in a dark blue suit and waist chains.Click to Continue »
View Article'An evil murderer'
REDWOOD CITY A judge affirmed Scott Peterson's death sentence Wednesday, moments after his victims' heartbroken yet furious family members denounced him with pained and poignant curses.Click to...
View ArticlePeterson case had its share of fans
For more than two years, they were glued to TV sets and computer screens, waiting for the next tidbit from the Peterson saga.Click to Continue »
View ArticleIn danger: Award of Peterson insurance
FRESNO A Superior Court decision to award proceeds from an insurance policy to the mother-in-law of convicted murderer Scott Peterson appeared to be in jeopardy based on questions Tuesday…Click to...
View ArticleSuspicion crept in at Christmas dinner
With his pregnant wife nearby, Scott Peterson splashed in his swimming pool with the 8-year-old son of neighbor Karen Servas and talked about playing with his own son someday.Click to Continue »
View ArticleWhere are they now?
There were many people who played roles big and small in the Peterson case. Here's an update on some involved with the prosecution and defense.Click to Continue »
View ArticleFor Peterson reporter, no substitute for being there
Among the most difficult tasks while covering Scott Peterson's 2004 double-murder trial: staying on top of literally thousands of facts flying around at all times. Monitoring TV and newspapers...
View ArticlePeterson spends his days in isolated monotony
A few times each month, Scott Peterson walks from his cell in San Quentin's East Block to the death row visitation area.Click to Continue »
View ArticleDeath row not seen as the end of the line
San Quentin is a harsh yet intriguing chunk of real estate on Point Quentin -- an area named for a local native called Ka-teen -- on the north side of…Click to Continue »
View ArticleLaci law impact remains unclear
Some gruesome killings could put Laci Peterson's legal legacy to the test. In 2004, a jury convicted Peterson's husband, Scott, on two counts of murder. The victims were Laci Peterson…Click to...
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