Posted on 11/02/2004 5:24:05 AM PST by runningbear
In closing, prosecutor says parenthood pushed Scott Peterson to kill
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. Scott Peterson killed his pregnant wife because fatherhood threatened his "fantasyland" double life as a "rich, successful, freewheeling bachelor," a prosecutor told jurors during closing arguments Monday in his capital murder trial.
Prosecutor Rick Distaso said the fertilizer salesman strangled or smothered his 27-year-old spouse, Laci, in their home on Dec. 23 or Dec. 24, 2002, so he could be free of the lifetime of responsibilities the child would bring.
"He didn't want adult married life. He didn't want Conner Peterson," Distaso said, referring to the child Laci Peterson was carrying.
The prosecutor said Peterson had long maintained two lives "the perfect husband" in public and in private, a cad grudgingly tolerating his marriage but the birth of his first child and the expense of raising the boy or paying child support jeopardized the secret side he treasured.
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Jackie - IF they are not deliberating - ass gone!! Simple as that.
Nah, it's not the MD/JD - looks like it's he that is sending the notes. He seems to have turned out okay since he is functioning as the Foreman and sending out notes, ie: trouble.
I saw that actually happen in a trial here. A Juror on a multiple gang murder trial REFUSED to deliberate. She was kicked off post haste.
I mentioned MD/JD in context of writing a book. I think I heard it on CTV, and they were speculating as to what outcome would net his the greatest sales if such a book came to pass. :-)
Pinz
I agree Jackie. These Jurors want to get done. WHY didn't Delucchi listen to what he was told about #6 before?? I just don't get it. His attitude was right out there for all to see PLUS the Judge received word in the last couple of days (during closing arguments) that this guy was discussing the case???? Unbelieveable!!!
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Ok, I have a theory but bear with me What if Scott is really guilty? Yes, I know Scott is the victim here and if I had any form of decency I wouldnt even think such thoughts but hear me out
I know when you cheat on your wife the standard line is to say you lost your wife (which anyone with half a brain knows means theres many types of loss) to get some. Everyone knows that. But what if Scott meant that she had died. I know lost = death doesnt make sense but hear me out. What if Amber was some sort of evil person whod only continue a loving relationship with Scott if he were unattached? I know, women need to be with men who have wives but what if Amber was rare. What if it was some sort of prediction of what hell do to Laci?
And maybe Laci was really murdered. I mean most 8-month pregnant women who hear that their husbands have an affair generally walk long distances to commit suicide in large bodies of water. Thats a given. But what if she didnt do what was normal and was murdered? Now dont kill me. I know satanic, transients are the leading cause of death of pregnant people and dumping bodies in the bay is their standard M.O. but what if theyre innocent this time? I know its wacky but hear me out.
Scott was fishing in the bay the same morning Laci disappeared. And Laci and Connor were found within a couple of miles of where he was fishing. I know, I know. Theres no way either event could possibly be connected. The best I can do is that the transients dumped her their and its Scotts bad luck he was in that vicinity but what if he actually dumped her there. I know it sounds crazy and couldnt possibly happen but theres still an infinitesimal chance that it could be true. I know hitting the lottery is more likely but its still possible.
Yes I know the all great fisherman buy boats in secret (in case the fish get word of it), drive out in the winter on holidays (to catch the fish off guard), great distances (in hopes of finding fish unfamiliar with you), go out in the water without bait (to gain the fishes trust), and spend less than an hour (to not wear out your welcome). I know this is standard fishing 101. But what if this was the perfect cover to dump a body?
Okay, okay. Scotts demeanor after was perfectly normal and is not consistent with this wild theory. Yes I know the minute a loved one is missing, you should be emotionless and strong and get rid of their belongings and begin your life anew as if they never existed. I know that porn and Virgo is essential to get your sexual organs recharged after a devastating loss of sexual partner. And I know you should make attempts to keep your mistress happy by keeping up the façade that your relationship is based on at all costs. I know this and Scott did this as any normal person would but what if he was hiding the truth?
I mean Ambers anger really got me thinking about this and Im not sure shes the mastermind behind Lacis murder and Scotts framing anymore. Im beginning to think she and Laci had no inkling about each other. I know its crazy that wives and mistresses dont know about each other and accept it and go on to have glorious relationships anyway. But maybe she didnt know. She sounded genuinely upset in those calls.
And I know swimming in pools causes your hair to change color and grow goatees of the same color. Thats second grade science, I know. But what if it was a disguise for him to run. He did have a lot of money, equipment and clothes when he was arrested. Yes I know golf courses have acres upon acres of land and its best to have money and survival gear just in case you cant find your way back and become stranded for days or weeks but what if he intended those things for something else. I know my parents and yours have given you thousands of dollars for gas and tolls but what if it was money to live on for a while. Yes, $15,000 is petty change but still its a decent amount of money.
I know all you NGs will kill me and tell me how ludicrous my theory is but Im still not convinced Scott is innocent. Im about 95% NG. But theres still something bugging me about the case.
Neenah, I tried both links and neither one gets me anything. When it first opens it goes to Acrobat Reader but then nothing is there.
It appears my earlier posting where the radio news was saying there was some possible problems in the jury room and I asked if anyone else heard this, turned out to be a fact.
He looks stoned to the max.
Oh boy Spunky, Beth Karas said this afternoon that it probably wasn't that. AAAAAAAAACCCCCCKKK!!! Actually, I believe it is tho. I think they have either one or two NG/s that will NOT deliberate.
LOL! Cell phone in hand. Was he calling Laci to let her know how hard he was working while Amber was off in the other room?
He does look like he is whacked.
I wonder why the jury would ask to see those paticular pictures again?
Gagagross was trying to pin it on transients or sex molesters, but IF Scott didn't do it the only other way I would see it having been done is Drug Kingpins. Several of us have talked about the possibility that Scott was dealing fertilizer or even the Crank itself. If he had skimmed the kingpins of some of there stuff, say used it himself and didn't deliver all he should then THEY would go to the extreme of kidnapping his wife and then later kill her and dump her where they had read in the newpaper Scott was fishing.
Just something to think about.
That's the kind of thing that gets picked up on the street and passed on to cops. they'd have some idea of it. I think anyway.
How come we don't know anymore? When does the jury go home today? Are they out?
You don't think there's a hold out?
I hope not.
I reacted to a courttv.com article.
I should have known better. :)
It sounded like they were because the Judge called the jury back in to read a portion of the law and told them to have an open mind and keep at it.
Spunky, SCOTT DID IT!! Don't run off the rails on us now.
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