The Murder of Laci Peterson

About the Series

"The Murder of Laci Peterson" reexamines the circumstantial evidence and assesses the media's influence on the case and its outcome. This documentary series includes unprecedented access to Scott Peterson and his family as they speak directly and candidly about Scott's conviction. In addition, the series includes interviews with an expansive and impressive list of key eyew ...

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Reasonable Doubt?

Aired on Sep 19, 20171h 4m

New theories emerge in the wake of the verdict condemning Scott to lethal injection.

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The Verdict

Aired on Sep 12, 20171h 4m

In what has become one of the most visible murder cases of all time, a jury wrestles with the facts in the Peterson case and produces a verdict that is cheered by thousands.

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The Trial Begins

Aired on Sep 05, 201743m

In the case of the State vs. Scott Peterson, the prosecution asks for the death penalty for the murders of Laci and Conner Peterson while the defense says Peterson is "stone cold innocent."

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Most Hated Man in America

Aired on Aug 29, 201743m

After the bodies of Laci Peterson and her child turn up in San Francisco Bay, police arrest Scott Peterson, who quickly becomes a national villain.

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Media Frenzy

Aired on Aug 22, 201743m

With the appearance of Scott Peterson's girlfriend, Amber Frey, media attention on the case escalates.

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Missing in Modesto

Aired on Aug 15, 201744m

Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, goes missing in Modesto, California, prompting a massive search and an intense police focus on her husband Scott.