IT was a case that gripped the nation. On Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci Peterson, then 27 years old and eight months pregnant, went missing. Four months later, her body and that of her unborn son, Connor, were found in San Francisco Bay. Her clean-cut husband, Scott, became the prime suspect after it was discovered he’d been having an extramarital affair. And in March 2005, he was found guilty of two counts of first-degree murder and sentenced to death (he was later resentenced to life in prison without parole).
In the nearly two decades since his conviction, Scott has fiercely proclaimed his innocence. Now he may just get a chance to prove it. The Los Angeles Innocence Project — which provides free legal services to incarcerated people who may have been wrongfully convicted — has taken up his case, claiming in legal filings that new evidence “supports Mr. Peterson’s longstanding claim of innocence.”
STRONG REACTIONS
In light of the new investigation, people close to the case are speaking out. A cousin of Laci’s said the Innocence Project is “barking up the wrong tree,” adding, “As far as we’re concerned, it’s a done deal: He killed Laci.” A source tells Star the thought of having the case upended is “a nightmare” for Laci’s mom, Sharon Rocha. Meanwhile, Scott’s family is hopeful. “They’re looking forward to their day in court,” says the source. “With the Innocence Project on their side, Scott and his lawyers believe they will triumph.”
Bu hikaye Star dergisinin February 12, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber ? Giriş Yap
Bu hikaye Star dergisinin February 12, 2024 sayısından alınmıştır.
Start your 7-day Magzter GOLD free trial to access thousands of curated premium stories, and 8,500+ magazines and newspapers.
Already a subscriber? Giriş Yap
A BABY For GAGA?
Looking curvier than usual, Lady Gaga has fans speculating that she and Michael Polansky are expecting.
MILA & ASHTON: STILL FRIENDS WITH DANNY'S BROTHER!
Things that make you go hmm. Less than a year after making a public apology for supporting convicted rapist Danny Masterson, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher seem to have no hard feelings toward others in the Masterson clan.
THE TRAGIC TRUTH BEHIND CARRIE'S DEATH
Last Relapse Carrie's autopsy showed cocaine in her system as well as traces of heroin and ecstasy. She'd been trying to lose weight, says pal James Blunt.
Brad's SECOND CHANCE FOR FAMILY
AS THE DISTANCE BETWEEN BRAD PITT AND THE CHILDREN HE SHARES WITH EX ANGELINA JOLIE CONTINUES TO WIDEN, A SOURCE SAYS THE A-LIST STAR IS READY FOR A FRESH START WITH HIS CURRENT LOVE, INES DE RAMON.
Chris & Elsa HOW WE MAKE OUR MARRIAGE WORK
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s 13-year marriage has lasted eons by Hollywood standards, but as far back as 2018, the Spanish actress shared she had doubts about their marriage.
THE CHOSEN CREATOR DALLAS JENKINS: 'I'M A FLAWED MAN'
HE’S SHARING HIS FAITH WITH MILLIONS OF VIEWERS, BUT THE SERIES CREATOR HAS HIS OWN SINFUL PAST.
J.Lo: DESPERATE TO STAY CLOSE TO BEN!
AMID HER MARITAL WOES, JENNIFER LOPEZ CENTERS HER BLENDED BROOD IN A LAST-DITCH EFFORT TO PROVE TO BEN AFFLECK THAT THEIR RELATIONSHIP IS WORTH SAVING.
DEMI & JOE: THE TRUTH ABOUT THOSE RUMORS!
Demi Moore is definitely on a hot streak.
HARRY CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE
THE DUKE OF SUSSEX REACHES A TIPPING POINT AFTER BEING FORCED TO SACRIFICE ANOTHER FRIENDSHIPFOLLOWING A SNUB FROM HIS DYING FATHER AND BROTHER WILLIAM'S ICY SILENCE.
COURTENEY'S PSYCHIC MATCHMAKING
Courteney Cox recently revealed that her late Friends costar Matthew Perry still visits and “guides” her.