'Suspects' Reportedly Identified by Scott Peterson Defense Team

MSNBC ^ | mAY 29, 2003 | Dan Abrahms

[ewing]

Defense sources told NBC News that investigators hired by the defense have identified 'four or possibly five people' who they believe actually killed Laci Peterson.

The sources, who spoke with MSNBC's Dan Abrahms on condition of anonymity, said they obtained the names of the suspects, who they say have been involved in satanic activity from a mystery witness.

The purported 'suspects' were seen in the Modesto California neighborhood where the Petersons lived on the morning of her disappearance, the sources said.

One of the male suspects is believed to have a '666' tatoo-a symbol for the devil, they said.

In addition to having their investigators search for the suspects, the defense purchased the car on which some of the individuals had stopped making payments and then put out an alert for 'repo men' -hired property recovery specialists-to seek the vehicle.

[ewing]

The purge before the gag order.

[Howlin]

Dear Dan: You are late to the party. This is NOT new "news."

And if he HAS the names, why doens't he GIVE them to the MPD and get his client out of jail?

[Mo1]

And if he HAS the names, why doens't he GIVE them to the MPD and get his client out of jail?

Cause Scott can get a better haircut in jail??

[MEG33]

I'm dizzy from the spinning.

[mountaineer]

Geragos is betting that no one will remember the "acid is groovy/crazed hippies" defense used unsuccessfully by Jeffrey McDonald, the 2003 version of which is Satanists.

[hsmomx3]

This sounds like a tablod story.

[Howlin]

Be on the lookout for a hippie in a floppy hat.

Or Faye Reznik.

[MizSterious]

It's my understanding (bearing in mind I'm not an attorney) that if he knows someone else did it, he is obligated as an officer of the court to turn this information over to the law. Any actual attorneys care to comment?

I think he knows who did it, and the reason that he can't turn the perp over to the law is because the perp is his own client. (Personal opinion only, folks--I know others may think otherwise.)

[ewing]

This is an exact carbon copy replay of the Jeffrey MacDonald case! Didn't turn out too good for him though.. (this defense)

[george wythe]

Girolami also handed Peterson’s defense a procedural victory by scheduling a preliminary hearing for July 16 at which prosecutors will attempt to show that there is sufficient evidence to try him on murder charges.

A preliminary hearing gives defense attorneys the opportunity to cross-examine any witnesses the prosecution calls and to challenge evidence. The public hearing is an alternative to the impaneling of a criminal grand jury to consider whether a trial is justified, a secret proceeding in which the defense plays no role.

Summer Circus

[pkjeff]

folks were not aware he was an adulterer... perhaps folks don't know that Scott is a Satanist

[ewing]

You may be correct, that justice issue may supercede Abrahams right to protect his 'sources' (ie Garagos private detectives)

Could be major miscalculation by the defense.

[Slyfox]

I am wondering about the other pregnant woman who was found dead and dumped in San Francisco Bay back in January, I think. Any word on that case?

[Howlin]

The way I understand it, the prosecutor can still decide to have a grand jury if he wants to.

[Howlin]

No connection.

[Howlin]

I think you're exactly right; this is ALL Geragos spin, including the rumors about Amber Frey doing a Playboy layout.

[ewing]

Im still wondering about the girl Scott knew in college that came up missing under much the same circumstances.. John Walsh mentioned it

[Howlin]

No connection either.

[CyberAnt]

GAG ORDER!!! The judge has to put a stop to this incessant leaking.