On December 24, 2002, at about 5:48 pm, the Modesto Police received a call stating that Laci Denise Peterson had not been seen since 9:30 am that day. Scott Peterson says that his pregnant wife, Laci, planned to shop for dinner and walk their dog at East La Loma Park, also known as Dry Creek Park. Scott says he left home at 9:30 am and went to his office to do a few hours of work. He kept a 14-foot aluminum boat stored at his office and after working decided to hook it up and take a short fishing trip in the San Francisco Bay.He says he tried to call Laci from his cell phone during the day but could not reach her. When he arrived home later that afternoon, he found his dog in the back yard with the leash still attached. There was nothing unusual found in the house to indicate anything had happened. Laci's purse was in the house and her car was in the driveway. Scott and family members began searching the park and called the Modesto Police. Modesto Police began a search of the park and the Dry Creek area. Over the next couple of weeks police used water rescue units, canines and equestrian teams to search in Modesto and neighboring counties. Police also conducted extensive searches near the Berkeley Marina and in the San Francisco Bay where Scott said he went fishing, but found nothing. Scott was able to provide police with a parking receipt from the Berkeley Marina, however it does not list entry or exit times. Initially, both Laci and Scott's families insisted that Scott had no involvement in her disappearance. On January 15, 2003, Modesto Police met with Laci's family and informed them that Scott was having an affair with a woman who lives in the Fresno area. They showed the family a photo of Scott posing with the woman that was dated mid-December, a day that he told Laci he was away on a business trip. Laci's brother, Brent, says that Scott later admitted to this and other affairs. Laci's family cut off communication with Scott and they say he initially lied to them about the affair and possibly other things. They say that Scott's demeanor in the last couple of weeks has been unusual in that he has been playing golf, disappearing for lengthy periods of time, hired a defense attorney, has not been open with them, and met with a realtor about selling the house. Police have not named Scott a suspect.
He seems to have been a very busy boy. Do a few hours of work then go fishing...
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My sister in law is friends with Amber Frey...and here is an interesting bit..Amber told my sis-in-law that Scott called her BEFORE Christmas distraught, crying "my wife is dead".. we've been urging them to call the Modesto police with this info but they say they don't want to get involved.. if they don't..we will. 14 posted on 01/25/2003 11:20 PM CST by goodieD </BLOCKQUOTEl