Scott Peterson Case Reexamined: Burglary Timing and Van Fire Scrutiny

A&E’s Scott Peterson: The New Evidence Part 2 revisits so‑called suppressed evidence surrounding a neighbor burglary and a burned van with a mattress, arguing timing questions could affect the 2004 conviction. The documentary highlights disputes over whether the burglary occurred on Dec. 26 (as opposed to Dec. 24) and notes the mattress in the van tested negative for blood, with DNA testing requests denied. Experts differ on Conner’s death date, and a San Mateo County judge previously denied the petition for further testing, indicating the prosecution’s theory remained unresolved in the eyes of the court. Peterson remains imprisoned, and the LA Innocence Project petition was denied. The two‑night special aired July 16–17, 2026 and is available to stream on A&E’s site with a login.