Scott Lee Peterson is an American convicted murderer. In 2004, he was convicted of the first-degree murder of his wife, Laci, who was pregnant at the time, and the second-degree murder of their unborn son, Conner, in Modesto, California. In 2005, Peterson was sentenced to death by lethal injection. His case was put on automatic appeal to the Supreme Court of California. On August 24, 2020, the death penalty for Peterson was overturned, though his conviction was upheld. He was re-sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole on December 8, 2021
Scott Peterson: Convicted murderer smiles in prison video call with family amid conviction appeal
Scott Peterson was on call with his father, Lee Peterson, his brother Joe, sister-in-law Janey, sister Susan and her husband, Ed Caudillo
Apr 28, 2023
Trevor Boelter: Student who kissed Kristin Smart before she was killed reveals his link to Scott Peterson
Trevor Boelter saw Kristin Smart on the last night she was seen alive in May 1996
Mar 14, 2023
'Nightmare over': Laci Peterson's family relieved after killer Scott Peterson DENIED new trial bid
Judge Anne-Christine Massullo said there was no evidence of misconduct by juror Richelle Nice during jury selection and denied Peterson's bid for a new trial
Dec 22, 2022
Why was Scott Peterson moved off death row? Pregnant Laci Peterson's murderer moved to Mule Creek
Peterson is still fighting for his conviction to be overturned, and he is appealing for a new murder trial based on alleged juror misconduct
Oct 25, 2022
Convicted killer Scott Peterson to make one LAST attempt at getting a new trial
After multiple requests for a 'fair' trial, it is now up to the San Mateo Superior Court to determine if Peterson can be allowed for a new trial
Aug 12, 2022
Who is Richelle Nice? Controversial Scott Peterson juror admits to writing him 17 letters
Peterson's legal team is trying to secure the retrial by focusing on juror Richelle Nice's participation in his conviction
Mar 2, 2022
Dog the Bounty Hunter compares Brian Laundrie to wife killer Scott Peterson
Injured Duane Chapman says the involvement of Brian's dad indicates Brian is 'guilty', slams his addition to the search as 'too late'
Oct 12, 2021
Did Scott Peterson murder Kristin Smart? Killer could be questioned by Paul Flores' lawyers
Lawyers for Paul Flores and his father Ruben Flores, who have been charged in the Kristin Smart murder case, want to question the convicted killer
Aug 9, 2021
Scott Peterson scam: Who are the California death row inmates who got over $140M as Covid-19 unemployment benefits
Nine district attorneys across California and a federal prosecutor made these allegations and called for Governor Gavin Newsom to intervene to stop unemployment swindling in California jails
Nov 25, 2020
Will Scott Peterson get death penalty? California prosecutors retry sentence for man who murdered pregnant wife
Attorney Pat Harris told reporters outside the courtroom: 'He's innocent - an innocent man's been sitting in jail for 15 years'
Oct 24, 2020
Scott Peterson: California top court orders re-examining of murder conviction after overturning death penalty
Peterson, in November 2004, was convicted of killing his wife Laci and unborn child Conner
Oct 15, 2020
Chris Watts and Scott Peterson: The terrifying similarities in two murder cases that captivated America
Experts believe both Chris Watts and Scott Peterson did the interviews because they had inflated egos and were convinced they would get away with their crimes
Aug 18, 2018
Sick murderer Scott Peterson exchanging gay sex for protection in San Quentin, fellow death row inmate reveals
Scott Peterson is on death row in San Quentin prison for killing his wife and unborn child; he is now relying on sexual favors to keep him safe.
Jul 29, 2018