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| Feb.27 |
Oakland |
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Judge who sentenced Peterson dies
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| May.17 |
Redwood City |
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County Reimbursed For Peterson Trial |
| Mar.17 |
San Quentin |
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Scott Peterson Moved To Death Row
| Mar.16 |
Redwood City |
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Judge Sentences Peterson To Death Scott remained impassive for the hearing, despite the emotional words from the family of his wife | |
| Mar.14 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Attorneys Seek New Trial |
| Feb.25 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Sentencing Postponed A judge sealed a defense motion requesting a new trial for convicted murderer during a brief court hearing
| Jan.25 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Sentencing Delayed |
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| Dec.17 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson remains cheerful, enjoys mail
| Dec.16 |
San Francisco |
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Peterson Jurors Discuss Penalty Decision
| Dec.13 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Jurors Request Exhibits |
| Dec.8 |
Redwood City |
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Jackie Peterson Begs for Son's Life |
| Dec.2 |
Redwood City |
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Tears as Wedding Photos Shown at Trial |
| Nov.30 |
Redwood City |
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Laci's mother: She wanted to be a mother Laci Peterson's mother took the witness stand in the penalty phase, screaming at her former son-in-law
| Nov.23 |
San Francisco |
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Court Denies Peterson Appeal |
| Nov.22 |
Redwood City |
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Judge rules out new jury The judge delayed the start of penalty phase, citing discovery issues between attorneys in exchanging evidence
| Nov.17 |
Redwood City |
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Defense seeks new jury, different venue |
| Nov.12 |
Redwood City |
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Local papers rush out banner after verdict |
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Redwood City |
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Screams of relief, joy as verdict was read |
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Redwood City |
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Peterson convicted of murder 
Scott Peterson, 32, was convicted of 1st-degree murder for killing his wife and of 2nd-degree in the death of the son
Geragos told jurors that he would prove that the baby was older when he died than the prosecution said. The prosecution's most compelling evidence was the fact that the bodies of Laci and the baby had washed ashore 4 months after she vanished. The tide shifted toward the prosecution when Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey took the stand
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| Nov.10 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson judge removes jury's foreman The judge dismissed the man in his mid-40s who has medical and law degrees. He was replaced by an alternate | |
| Nov.9 |
Redwood City |
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Judge removes juror in Peterson case
| Nov.8 |
Redwood City |
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Jurors divided; judge denies mistrial |
| Nov.6 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson jurors asking to review evidence |
| Nov.5 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Jury Sequestered for Weekend
| Nov.4 |
Redwood City |
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No cameras for Peterson verdict |
| Nov.3 |
Redwood City |
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Jury begins deliberation in Peterson trial |
| Nov.2 |
Redwood City |
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Hating Scott not enough to convict
| Nov.1 |
Redwood City |
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Closing arguments in Peterson trial Prosecutor Rick Distaso says Scott killed wife to be free to live a freewheeling bachelor's life
| Oct.29 |
Redwood City |
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Jury will be able consider 2nd-degree The judge ruled the jury will be allowed to consider a lesser murder charge that would spare Scott Peterson
| Oct.27 |
Redwood City |
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Testimony ends in Peterson trial Jurors were sent home with orders to return Monday for closing arguments
| Oct.26 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson's defense team rests |
| Oct.25 |
Redwood City |
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Scott's parents take witness stand
| Oct.21 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecutors deliver blow to defense case |
| Oct.20 |
Redwood City |
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Media analyst silenced by court |
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Redwood City |
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Peterson trial turns to evidence collection |
| Oct.19 |
Redwood City |
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Expert: Petersons in good financial shape |
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Redwood City |
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Scott prepared to take witness stand? |
| Oct.18 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson defense begins case |
| Oct.12 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson trial delayed |
| Oct.5 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecutors rested Peterson case
| Oct.4 |
Redwood City |
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Tidal expert tesifies about bodies |
| Sep.30 |
Redwood City |
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Defense points to detective inconstancies |
| Sep.28 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Defense Admits to More Affairs |
| Sep.27 |
Redwood City |
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Defense explains Scot suspicious behavior |
| Sep.23 |
Redwood City |
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Detective Lists Reasons to Arrest Scott |
| Sep.22 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Case Focuses on Baby's Body
| Sep.20 |
Redwood City |
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Scott had own theory of wife's murder |
| Sep.17 |
Redwood City |
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Expert: fetus expelled after her death |
| Sep.15 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson jurors shown autopsy photos Jurors winced and glanced away as they looked at photos of Laci's badly decomposed body cast in larger-than-life images
| Sep.14 |
Redwood City |
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Trial testimony turns to blood and tracking |
| Sep.9 |
Redwood City |
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Dad Questioned About Scott's Fishing
| Sep.8 |
Redwood City |
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Hair found in boat consistent with wife's |
| Sep.7 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson testimony turns to tips, behavior |
| Sep.2 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson testimony turns to surveillance
| Sep.1 |
Redwood City |
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Search Dog Evidence Under Attack |
| Aug.30 |
Redwood City |
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Defense try to poke holes in timeline |
| Aug.26 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson wiretaps not fully functional |
| Aug.25 |
Redwood City |
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Witness once believed coconspirators |
| Aug.24 |
Redwood City |
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Defense Finishes Questioning Amber Frey |
| Aug.23 |
Redwood City |
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Frey takes stand for cross-examination
| Aug.18 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson jury dismissed for week
| Aug.17 |
Redwood City |
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Tapes: Peterson was aware of wiretaps |
| Aug.16 |
Redwood City |
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Tapes: Peterson evasive about wife |
| Aug.12 |
Redwood City |
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Frey confronts Peterson in recorded calls Scott Peterson was evasive and apologetic as he tried to answer questions from his mistress about his missing wife
| Aug.11 |
Redwood City |
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Scott's favorite movie featured wife killing |
| Aug.10 |
Redwood City |
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Frey: she and Peterson got serious sex
| Aug.5 |
Redwood City |
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Trial delayed, while defense investigates Peterson's trial will be delayed so the defense can investigate recently discovered evidence
| Aug.4 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecutors work to show premeditation |
| Aug.3 |
Redwood City |
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Jurors hear Scott ordered pornography |
| Aug.2 |
Redwood City |
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Scott's debts rose before Laci's death |
| Jul.29 |
Redwood City |
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Judge denies requests for mistrial |
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Redwood City |
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Defense seeking mistrial or dismissal |
| Jul.26 |
Redwood City |
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Jury hears about how to fish on SF Bay |
| Jul.22 |
Redwood City |
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DNA Expert Testifies About Remains |
| Jul.20 |
Redwood City |
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Detective details Scott's affair |
| Jul.19 |
Redwood City |
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Defense Hammers on Cement Weights |
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Redwood City |
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Detective: Suspicious stains not blood |
| Jul.15 |
Redwood City |
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Defense Pokes More Holes in Case |
| Jul.14 |
Redwood City |
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Lawyers spar over police testimony |
| Jul.13 |
Redwood City |
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Officer: Scott showed no signs of struggle |
| Jul.12 |
Redwood City |
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Testimony turns to search for remains |
| Jul.8 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecutors: Peterson hid body in toolbox |
| Jul.6 |
Redwood City |
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Witnesses tell of discovering Laci's remains |
| Jul.1 |
Redwood City |
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Matchmaker: Scot never said he married |
| Jun.30 |
Redwood City |
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Scott's Sex Life takes Centerstage |
| Jun.29 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecution gets boost from detective |
| Jun.28 |
Redwood City |
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Defense shows explanations for murder |
| Jun.24 |
Redwood City |
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Detective admits he ignored witness
| Jun.23 |
Redwood City |
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Juror removed from Scott Peterson trial Justin Falconer who was spotted talking to Laci brother was removed, but the judge denied a defense request for a mistrial
| Jun.22 |
Redwood City |
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Jurors hear Scott Peterson's own account |
| Jun.17 |
Redwood City |
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Prosecutors: monetary motive for murder
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Redwood City |
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Juror Speaks to Laci's Brother -- On Tape |
| Jun.8 |
Redwood City |
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Laci mother: Son-in-law raised concerns |
| Jun.2 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson defense attacks case as flimsy
| Jun.1 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson trial opens Prosecutors: Within a day of reporting his pregnant wife missing, Scott lied about his extramarital affair | |
| May.27 |
Redwood City |
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Jurors seated in Peterson murder trial
| May.12 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson trial delayed |
| May.11 |
Redwood City |
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Judge denies 2nd request to move trial
| Apr.15 |
Redwood City |
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Argument Over 'Stealth Jurors' |
| Mar.30 |
Redwood City |
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Defense accuses retiree of lying |
| Mar.11 |
Redwood City |
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Two-thirds of potential jurors dismissed
| Mar.4 |
Redwood City |
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Jury selection begins in Peterson trial The slow-motion process of choosing the people began when 200 potential jurors answered extensive questionnaires
| Mar.2 |
Redwood City |
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Judge: jurors will hear wiretap evidence
| Feb.26 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson jury will not be sequestered |
| Feb.25 |
Redwood City |
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Laci Peterson's scent tracked to boat, pier
| Feb.10 |
Redwood City |
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Defense objects to use GPS technology Mark Geragos is convincing a judge in the Peterson case that the technology is inaccurate and unreliable
| Feb.9 |
Redwood City |
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Judge orders witness, jurors lists sealed
| Feb.6 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson's defense team ready for trial |
| Feb.2 |
Redwood City |
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Judge bans cameras, delays trial
| Jan.30 |
Redwood City |
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$51,000 for spot next to Peterson trial San Mateo County charges $51,000 television stations seeking a spot outside the County courthouse
| Jan.27 |
Redwood City |
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Judge Delucchi chosen for Peterson trial A retired 72-year-old judge has handled 22 death penalty trials, including one involving the slaying of former Black Panther
| Jan.23 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson Moved to Redwood City The double-murder suspect was moved from Modesto to the San Mateo County Jail. He had a new mugshot taken
| Jan.22 |
Redwood City |
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Judge Arnason Removed from Case |
| Jan.21 |
Redwood City |
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Arnason to preside over Peterson's trial
| Jan.20 |
Redwood City |
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Peterson trial to move to Redwood City The murder case will move to San Mateo County, after judge rejects a prosecution request to keep the case in Modesto
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| May.17 |
Richmond |
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Search continue for Peterson's evidence Police divers combed the waters for evidence in the death of 27-year-old Laci in a follow-up investigation
| Apr.27 |
Richmond |
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Laci's body located weeks before retrieved
| Apr.14 |
Richmond |
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Laci Peterson, infant bodies found
Map of Point Isabel Regional Shoreline Richmond A woman's badly decomposed body was discovered on a beach, one day after an infant boy's body was found along a trail
The deteriorating body of the fetus was discovered at 4 p.m. Sunday by a dog walker on the rocky shore of the Point Isabel Regional Shoreline. The bodies were discovered about a mile apart. Modesto police were summoned to the East Bay
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| Jan.11 |
Berkeley |
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Divers Find A Boat Anchor |
| Jan.3 |
Berkeley |
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Crews Search Marina for Laci Peterson Investigators took to the water for clues for a missing Modesto woman