Prosecution claims Peterson's pickup was used to dump body

The Contra Costa Times ^ | Dec 3, 2003 | Brian Anderson

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Prosecution claims Peterson's pickup was used to dump body

Posted on Wed, Dec. 03, 2003

Prosecution claims Peterson's pickup was used to dump body

By Brian Anderson
CONTRA COSTA TIMES

With hands bloodied, Scott Peterson hauled the body of his wife, Laci, from their Modesto house to his pickup truck in an hours-long effort to dispose of her in San Francisco Bay, prosecutors said in court papers filed Tuesday.

Stanislaus County prosecutors said they believe Peterson drove his Ford F-150 to a warehouse he used for work, hooked up his fishing boat and steered his truck west. He had cut his hands killing his pregnant wife either Dec. 23 or Dec. 24 and was dripping blood in the cab of the truck, according to prosecutors' six-page filing.

"Specifically, the truck was used to transport Laci Peterson's body to the defendant's warehouse ... and also was used to transport her body to the San Francisco Bay," prosecutor Rick Distaso wrote in one of three documents filed Tuesday. "In addition, samples of the defendant's blood were found inside the cab area of the truck."

Distaso pointed as well to debris taken from the truck bed during a police investigation, saying it might turn out to be cement. It is possible that Laci's body was weighted with cement, law enforcement officials have indicated.

The material will be sent to the state crime lab for analysis, Distaso wrote.

The court document is Distaso's response to a defense request to have the truck returned to Peterson's family.

The revelations came as lawyers on both sides of the case prepared to appear today in a Modesto courtroom as the legal drama spins forward.

Peterson is scheduled to be arraigned again in a standard procedure following a preliminary hearing last month. Judge Al Girolami decided after several weeks of testimony that prosecutors had enough evidence to prove that Peterson probably killed his wife.

Peterson has pleaded not guilty to two murder counts with special circumstances that District Attorney......

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Laci Prosecutors Hint at Their Slaying Theory

Laci Prosecutors Hint at Their Slaying Theory

Wednesday, December 03, 2003

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Scott Peterson (search), charged with killing his pregnant wife Laci (search), bled inside the truck he allegedly used to haul away the corpse of his slain wife, prosecutors contend.

In court papers filed Tuesday, prosecutors gave the first hint of their theory of the slaying, arguing to keep the pickup truck as crime evidence.

Prosecutors have never previously said Scott Peterson was wounded in the killing -- saying he was injured either during or after the alleged attack on his wife -- and have never publicly revealed where Laci Peterson was killed.

The mention that her body was trucked to Scott Peterson's nearby warehouse indicates prosecutors believe she was killed at home. It also explains why lawyers sparred at the preliminary hearing over a mop and bucket used to clean the couple's kitchen.

Stanislaus County District Attorney James Brazelton (search) said he wants jurors to view the pickup truck as part of the crime scene.

For their part, defense attorneys want the truck returned to Peterson's family because he faces mounting legal bills and continues to pay $643 in monthly auto payments.

Lawyers will argue the matter Wednesday when Peterson, 31, is scheduled to be arraigned in Stanislaus County Superior Court on two counts of first-degree murder in the killings of his wife and unborn son nearly a year ago.

Peterson, a former fertilizer salesman, previously pleaded innocent but faces a second arraignment after a judge ruled last month there was enough......

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Peterson Prosecutors Hint at Their Theory

Peterson Prosecutors Hint at Their Theory
Prosecutors in Laci Peterson Case Hint at Theory Behind Slaying, Saying Scott Bled in Truck

The Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. Dec. 3 — Prosecutors for the first time hinted at parts of their theory behind the Laci Peterson slaying, saying her husband Scott bled inside the truck he allegedly used to haul her body away after killing her.

Those details and others were presented Tuesday in a court filing prosecutors used to argue that jurors should be allowed to see the truck as evidence.

Prosecutors have never previously said Scott Peterson was wounded in the killing saying he was injured either during or after the alleged attack on his wife and have never publicly revealed where they believe Laci Peterson was killed.

Stanislaus County District Attorney James Brazelton said he wants jurors to view the truck as part of the crime scene because it was used to haul Laci Peterson's body.............

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Cops' Theory In Laci Case Revealed

Cops' Theory In Laci Case Revealed

MODESTO, Calif., Dec. 3, 2003

Scott Peterson (Photo: AP)

Defense attorneys say they want Scott Peterson's pickup truck returned to his family because he faces mounting legal bills and continues to pay $643 in monthly auto payments. The prosecution says it's evidence.

Laci Peterson in July 2002 (Photo: AP)

(CBS/AP) It's been almost a year since Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old substitute teacher, disappeared from her home on Christmas Eve.

Wednesday, her husband, Scott Peterson, will be arraigned on two counts of murder: hers, and that of their unborn son, whose body was found separately from Laci's - but in the same body of water, San Francisco Bay.

Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, was reported missing after her husband said he'd returned from a fishing trip at the Berkeley Marina. Her remains and those of the fetus washed ashore in April.

Peterson, a former fertilizer salesman, previously pleaded not guilty but faces a second arraignment after a judge ruled last month there is enough evidence to go to trial.

The arraignment marks the beginning of the next phase of the case as the defense seeks to move the trial out of Modesto, lawyers argue over the admissibility of evidence and the news media ask the judge to consider unsealing court documents and lifting a gag order in the case.

CBS News Radio's Steve Futterman reports court papers filed by prosecutors in preparation for the arraignment reveal, for the first time, portions of the police theory on how Laci and the unborn child were killed.

The prosecution documents indicate detectives believe Laci was killed at home by her husband, who then loaded her body into his Ford pickup, hiding the body in his fertilizer warehouse before dumping it in San Francisco bay. ..........

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Prosecutors: Peterson's truck involved in killing

Prosecutors: Peterson's truck involved in killing
Vehicle called 'instrument' in death of his pregnant wife

Wednesday, December 3, 2003 Posted: 5:22 AM EST (1022 GMT)

Police refuse to release Scott Peterson's truck.

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MODESTO, California (CNN) -- Prosecutors filed court papers Tuesday saying the Ford F-150 pickup truck seized by authorities from Scott Peterson was "an instrument used in the murder of Laci Peterson" -- and contained Scott Peterson's blood in the cab.

In the filing, the Stanislaus County District Attorney's office rejects Peterson's request to have his bronze-colored truck returned to him.

"Such evidence is relevant and admissible here in that the people contend that the pickup truck was an instrument used in the murder of Laci Peterson," the prosecutors say in some of the most detailed information about their case to date.

"Specifically, the truck was used to transport Laci Peterson's body to the defendant's warehouse at 1027 N. Emerald in Modesto, and was also used to transport her body to the San Francisco Bay."

The motion was filed a day before Scott Peterson is to be arraigned on charges of killing his pregnant wife and their unborn child -- charges that could result in the death penalty. (Full story)

Peterson, 31, has pleaded not guilty.

The defense contends the 2002 Ford truck should be returned because it is not critical evidence.

Prosecutors disagree. ...........

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Prosecutors in Laci Peterson case hint she was killed at home

Prosecutors in Laci Peterson case hint she was killed at home

December 3, 2003

BY BRIAN MELLEY

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- Scott Peterson, charged with killing his pregnant wife, Laci, bled inside the truck he allegedly used to haul away the corpse of his slain wife, prosecutors contend.

In court papers filed Tuesday, prosecutors gave the first hint of their theory of the slaying, arguing to keep the pickup truck as crime evidence.

Prosecutors have never previously said Scott Peterson was wounded in the killing -- saying he was injured either during or after the alleged attack on his wife -- and have never publicly revealed where Laci Peterson was killed.

The mention that her body was trucked to Scott Peterson's nearby warehouse indicates prosecutors believe she was killed at home. It also explains why lawyers sparred at the preliminary hearing over a mop and bucket used to clean the couple's kitchen.

Stanislaus County District Attorney James Brazelton said he wants jurors to view the pickup truck as part of the crime scene. AP..........

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latest on pressrelease of current court docs on fileCourt Hearing: "Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 8:30 am (PST) in Department 2."

[Jackie-O]

Gloria not commenting on whether Amber is preggers...

[dougherty]

"Yes, and although it might take a while to live down the fact that he was tried for capital murder, our baby still has an A-1 credit rating!"

LOL, good one. I can't believe I am actually reading and posting in a Peterson thread, the sky must be falling.

[billhilly]

Yes, that has been my impression from the beginning. Here was a mother to be with such happiness written all over her face. There really is evil in this world, and of course, evil is somehow elevated to pop culture these days.

[Rusty Roberts]

Ah, did you notice he had to prep and refrain from smiling just before his "moment".

RG, great move the other day, whodathunk we knew you when? I want to stay on your good side ;-)

[Jackie-O]

Rocha attorney said they are wondering WHOOO let the media into the home recently, they noticed new decorations in the how. Now who else has access to the home now???
He did say that they believe that the Petersons "are using Laci's accets to finance Scott's defense."
I'll post the transcripts when they come up.

[Velveeta]

Thanks! Gotta run pick up my girls from practice. Back later.

I can't stand Chris Pixley, he's so unlikeable!

[pinz-n-needlez]

Thanks for the info. I wondered about that when Greta was showing her 'exclusive' photos.

The house was also a mess. Greta mentioned that the elder Petersons stayed there when there were trial days. I felt bad for Sharon having to see how they were trashing Laci's house, and now we find out they're also profitting from Laci's house! What pigs!

Pinz

[Jackie-O]

The attorney said that when the pics were showed on the tele, it was so painful for Sharon. Those sick freaks will go to any extent to get their evil son off. Releasing personal e-mails to Sharon reguarding Jackie's disdain that they were not invited to the funeral, wait till Snotty is exonorated to the media and now these pics. Attorney said all of the pics and videos are in his office now.

[Jackie-O]

Getting over to Greta now...if I stay awake, I'll try to keep up and post.

[Jackie-O]

Hey where are you girls at??
These are my last few days at my Imac...my Dell came today!!
I'm so excited, like a kid with a new toy! Cool new digital cam too!

[Jackie-O]

Benie Grimm saying that he would never let his client enter his own plea, thought the "I am innocent" thing was grandstanding...there is no such plea in a courtroom..not guilty or guilty. Thought Snotty was too jovial in front of the cameras, client should have been coached not to joke around.

[Jackie-O]

Bernie also agreed with what I said today...the "I am innocent" comment was a page right out of OJ's script...much too close, will rub some people the wrong way. (potential jurors?)

[pinz-n-needlez]

Thanks Jackie.

Someone here wondered what Greta was trading to get access to those photos. I guess we all know now, why she kept saying how gracious Laci's AND Scott's parents were. I could think up thousands of other adjectives I would use to describe the Petersons before I came to 'gracious', but whatever. We can all see that they would have been willing to help Scott cover up, if not execute, his crime that night.

Please continue to pass along the highlights, for those of us with weak stomachs.

Congrats on your new 'baby.' lol You'll be posting all sorts of fun graphics soon, eh?

Pinz

[Jackie-O]

Greta show those pics again. I'm wondering ...why would someone who was so maticulous as Laci have sheets on the windows?? Sheets over the windows and the doors...maybe LE took window coverings, they had some evidence of murder in that house???

[pinz-n-needlez]

I think the elder Petersons put those tacky trashy sheets up on the windows. Jackie P. looks like she could live real trashy.

That's what made me feel so bad for Sharon. Laci never would have hung sheets on the windows, or let a tv crew photograph her living room with an ironing board against the wall for heaven's sake.

Her gorgeous little Martha Home's soul sold to help her murderer and looks like its on the wrong side of the tracks to boot!

If I were Sharon, it would be all I could do to keep from spitting at Jackie in that courtroom. But then, Sharon is much more gracious than I am. ;-)

Pinz

[Jackie-O]

show=showing

[Devil_Anse]

I'm here! Missed LKL earlier, planning to catch late showing.

You left off using an iMac for a Dell? That's funny; someone once told me I shd leave off using my Dell for an iMac. (My Dell's fine, though.)

[Jackie-O]

The Rocha attorney did mention that they will be marking the anniversary of Laci's ascent into heaven (my term) and it WILL BE A PRIVATE event...ie, Petersons NOT invited. (no need for a photo op for the star struck Wacky-Jacky) Goodness will prevail in the end, my heart is praying. Snott will be convicted and the Petersons will be in the poorhouse, mortgaged to the hilt.
Sharon is holding up with Grace...Jackie is in the gutter with her son...

[Devil_Anse]

I haven't seen the actual footage of Scott today, but I've seen the pictures posted here. First of all, his hair looks like something out of the 50's pompadour era. And there are lots of still photos of him smiling and even laughing.

Looks like his lawyers aren't controlling the situation very well lately.

[Jackie-O]

I'm hooked on the Dell since they bought me one at work...and I was a Mac lover for years.
I'm off to find the transcripts for Larry. Good show, Nancy spanked Pixie a few times.