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crime13 hours ago•4 min saved

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.

via USA Today|

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us2 years ago•1 min saved

"Los Angeles Innocence Project Takes on Scott Peterson's Conviction"

The Los Angeles Innocence Project has filed court documents to re-examine the case of Scott Peterson, who is serving a life sentence for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son in 2002. The organization stated that it represents Peterson and is investigating his claim of actual innocence, citing newly discovered evidence that revealed deficiencies in the case's discovery process. This move has reignited attention on the high-profile murder conviction, which has garnered widespread media coverage and public interest for years.

via The New York Times|

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legalcrime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Innocence Project Investigates Scott Peterson's Case for New Evidence of Innocence"

The Los Angeles Innocence Project is investigating the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. Peterson's attorney confirmed that the organization is looking into his claim of innocence, following his unsuccessful bid for a new trial based on juror misconduct. Peterson, who is serving a life sentence without parole, maintains that he did not commit the murders, and his legal team claims to have new evidence supporting his innocence.

via Rolling Stone|

#investigation #la-innocence-project #legalcrime

crime-and-justice2 years ago•1 min saved

"Innocence Project Joins Scott Peterson Murder Case"

The LA Innocence Project has taken up the case of convicted wife killer Scott Peterson, seeking new evidence from the original trial. Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 of killing his pregnant wife and unborn son, has maintained his innocence and alleged jury misconduct. His death sentence was overturned in 2020, and he was resentenced to life in prison without parole in 2021. The case continues to develop as new court filings are made.

via ABC News|

#crime-and-justice #juror-misconduct #la-innocence-project