Scott Peterson, who is appealing convictions for his wife and unborn son’s 2002 murders, will appear in a documentary that is set to air later this month.
“Face to Face With Scott Peterson” is a three-part docuseries featuring an interview with Peterson, 51. Variety reported that it is Peterson’s first interview since 2003.
The trailer shows Peterson talking to Shareen Anderson, the series’ director and executive producer.
Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Innocence Project took on Peterson’s case in Peterson’s bid to get a new trial. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has no connection to the national Innocence Project, which is not representing Peterson in any capacity.
The LA Innocence Project is now claiming that a van found on fire a day after a burglary near the Petersons’ home had a mattress in it that could be related to the murders. The van was found a mile from the family’s home. The organization also claimed it has evidence that the van did not have a mattress in it before it was stolen and before Laci Peterson’s slaying.
Scott Peterson’s legal team also suggested that Laci Peterson, 27, witnessed a burglary across the street from her home — which led to her abduction.
A judge, however, denied the LA Innocence Project’s request to test blood found on the mattress because no blood was found on the mattress. The judge agreed to allow DNA testing on duct tape found on Lacy Peterson’s pants, as CrimeOnline reported.
Scott Peterson — who claimed he was fishing in Berkeley when his pregnant wife vanished — was ultimately arrested in San Diego County with $15,000 in cash in his possession.
Scott Peterson stood trial in 2004 and was sentenced to death the following year. However, the California Supreme Court overturned his death sentence in 2020 after jurors who disagreed with the death penalty but were willing to impose it were found to be unfairly dismissed from the case. There were also issues surrounding prejudicial misconduct after a domestic violence victim was put on the jury.
In 2021, Scott Peterson was re-sentenced to life in prison without parole for the slayings. Later that year, a judge denied his bid for a new trial.
Since starting his bid to get a new trial in March, the judge has denied many of Scott Peterson’s motions — including a request to have 14 items tested for DNA. Notably, the judge approved additional DNA testing for duct tape found on Laci Peterson’s pants. The tape, which was discovered during an autopsy, had DNA present but it “was not of acceptable quality to generate a profile,” a motion stated.
“Face to Face With Scott Peterson” will air on Peacock on August 20.
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