Scott Peterson Breaks Silence in Peacock Doc, Maintains Innocence
In his first on-camera interview in over two decades, Scott Peterson, the California man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife Laci in 2002, asserts his innocence in the new Peacock docuseries “Face to Face With Scott Peterson.”
Revisiting the Case
Laci Peterson, 27, went missing from her Modesto, California home while eight months pregnant on Christmas Eve 2002. Her remains were later discovered on the shore of San Francisco Bay, along with those of her unborn son Conner. Scott Peterson, who reported his wife missing upon returning from a fishing trip, was arrested and convicted of the murders in 2004.
Now 51 and serving a life sentence, Peterson shares insights with director Shareen Anderson about his life with Laci and the intense media scrutiny that followed the tragedy. He urges viewers to examine the evidence rather than take his word, saying “I did not kill my family.”
Alternate Theories and Evidence
In the docuseries, Peterson presents alternate theories for Laci’s disappearance, including a nearby burglary that occurred on the day she went missing. He alleges investigators dismissed this evidence in their pursuit of his guilt.
The documentary also revisits the timeline of Laci’s disappearance based on potential sightings by witnesses, as well as a stolen van found about a mile from the Peterson home with a mattress that appeared to have bloodstains (though lab tests were negative).
Peterson attributes his extramarital affair with Amber Frey to “being lonely” and “lacking self-esteem,” insisting it was not a serious relationship. He regrets not testifying at his trial and is speaking out now for his family, hoping to “take a little hurt off them.”
New Developments
The Peacock docuseries arrives on the heels of Netflix’s “American Murder: Laci Peterson” and recent headlines that the Los Angeles Innocence Project has taken on Peterson’s case, investigating his claim of actual innocence.
In March 2024, the organization requested new forensic testing on around 15 pieces of evidence they believe could exonerate Peterson. A judge ruled in May that one item collected 20 years ago – a piece of duct tape from Laci’s home – could be retested.
As Peterson maintains his innocence and new evidence is explored, the case that captivated the nation over 20 years ago continues to evolve. The Peacock docuseries offers a rare glimpse into Peterson’s perspective and the ongoing efforts to uncover the truth behind Laci’s tragic murder.
