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Peterson, Frey had frequent contact
The Modesto Bee ^ | Sept 25, 2003 | John Cote' and Garth Stapely

Posted on 09/25/2003 9:11:02 AM PDT by runningbear

Peterson, Frey had frequent contact

Peterson, Frey had frequent contact

By GARTH STAPLEY and JOHN COTÉ
BEE STAFF WRITERS

Published: September 25, 2003, 08:02:39 AM PDT

Scott Peterson exchanged at least 18 telephone calls with his girlfriend in the nine days before his pregnant wife disappeared, according to partial phone records. He also received at least 47 calls from Amber Frey to his cell phones in the three weeks after authorities believe he killed his wife and their unborn son, the records reveal.

All 65 calls -- totaling more than 3 1/2 hours -- were made at a time when Scott Peterson insisted that he didn't have a girlfriend.

Two of them came on New Year's Eve, the day more than 1,000 people attended a commun-ity candlelight vigil for the missing Laci Peterson.

Frey made more than 50 calls to police starting Dec. 30. Some of those calls were made after police were authorized to tap Peterson's phones, and court documents show the wiretaps picked up a call between Frey and Peterson as late as Jan. 20.

Frey figures to be an important prosecution witness in the high-profile case and has been protected by private guards.

Frey was not the only woman with whom Scott Peterson had an affair with, a source said. He had at least one other girlfriend during his five-year marriage, the source said.

The phone records reflect only a portion of the calls between at least four phones known to be used by Frey and Peterson.

The 30-year-old fertilizer salesman has pleaded innocent to murder charges. Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.

Frey, 28, has said she met and started dating Peterson in November, not knowing he was married.

The phone records from Dec. 14 to Jan. 14 also reveal that:

Frey, a Fresno massage therapist, called Modesto police at 1:43 a.m. Dec. 30. The call lasted 22 minutes. On Jan. 28, when Frey went public about her romantic involvement with Peterson, she cited the pivotal Dec. 30 call.

She made the call immediately after receiving two calls, starting at 1:24 a.m.

In the next three weeks, Frey exchanged at least 48 calls with Modesto police Detective John Buehler. She also called the phones of police Detectives Phil Owen and Al Brocchini twice each.

Frey's attorney said she has cooperated with investigators, who tapped at least two of Peterson's cell phones.

Authorities had an affidavit sealed Jan. 22 for a "search warrant for Scott Peterson's phone records," a Stanislaus County Superior Court order shows. It is unclear whether investigators executed the search warrant for the phone records.

But court documents show that authorities did use a search warrant May 28 in connection with the case for toll and subscriber information from five telecommunications companies: AT&T Wireless, Nextel, Cingular, Sprint and SBC. The companies provided investigators with dozens of pages of information, according to court documents.

Most of Frey's calls to Scott Peterson lasted five minutes or less. Only one, on Jan. 7, was longer; it lasted 100 minutes.

Frey and Peterson called each other an average of two times daily in the week before Laci Peterson was reported missing Christmas Eve. There were at least four calls on Christmas as media descended on Modesto to cover the disappearance. On Dec. 26, while volunteers combed the Petersons' La Loma neighborhood and a park, the number of calls shot up to 14. All calls were made between 3 and 9 p.m.

Frey put in two calls, on Jan. 10 and 14, to a volunteer search center based at Modesto's Red Lion Hotel. It is not known whether she spoke to volunteers or Scott Peterson, who regularly visited the center.

Peterson apparently spoke to Frey on the phone only once on Dec. 23, the day his wife vis- ited her doctor. Laci Peterson accompanied her husband that day to have his hair cut by her sister. Authorities have said they believe Laci Peterson was killed later that day or the next day.

On the day a judge agreed to let police tap Peterson's calls, Frey spoke with him at least twice. She called Buehler's phone number eight times that day. Frey hasn't spoken to the media, aside from the initial news conference revealing the affair and another staged by Gloria Allred, her Los Angeles attorney.

Allred declined Wednesday to comment on specifics surrounding her client's phone conversations with Peterson.

"I can only make a general statement that when .........

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Nude photos of Amber Frey posted on for-profit Web site

Nude photos of Amber Frey posted on for-profit Web site

By John Coté
The Modesto Bee
(Published Thursday, September 25, 2003, 5:12 AM)

MODESTO -- A broker of photos for men's magazines has posted nude photos of Amber Frey on his Web site, and the Fresno massage therapist has talked with her attorney about suing him.

The broker, David Hans Schmidt, said he bought the photos and release rights from a Fresno photographer earlier this year. The Web site, where Schmidt charges $19.95 for access, came to light Wednesday.

Attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing Frey as she prepares to be a witness in the Scott Peterson double-murder case, said her client has never relinquished rights to the photos.

Allred said her job is to defend Frey from attacks on her credibility that may come from Peterson's defense team and elsewhere.

Allred called the Web site "disgusting and an attempt to exploit Amber simply because she may be an important witness in a high-profile murder case."

"We have advised Amber of all of her legal rights against Mr. Schmidt and anyone who is involved in the sale and distribution of her images, and she will seriously consider her legal options," Allred said in a written statement released Wednesday.

When reached by phone, Allred declined to say what options were discussed or whether Frey would sue Schmidt.

"I hope she sues," Schmidt said Wednesday while traveling in New York. "You can print that. I hope she sues me."..........

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PETERSON PAL EXPOSED

PETERSON PAL EXPOSED

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September 25, 2003 --

The other woman in the Laci Peterson murder investigation was fully exposed yesterday - after a Web site started charging $19.95 for more than two dozen racy pictures of her.

Web site operator David Hans Schmidt posted 27 pictures of Amber Frey, 28, a massage therapist who had a fling with murder suspect Scott Peterson.

The photos were taken in 1999, Schmidt said.

"She responded to a local ad for nude models," said the Internet entrepreneur.

Frey is involved in the mystery surrounding Laci Peterson, a pregnant Modesto, Calif., woman who vanished last Christmas Eve.

Her body and the remains of her unborn child washed ashore near San Francisco in April, leading to Scott Peterson's arrest........

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Frey may sue porn broker over online photos

Frey may sue porn broker over online photos

By JOHN COTÉ
BEE STAFF WRITER

Published: September 25, 2003, 07:02:55 AM PDT

A pornography broker has posted nude photos of Amber Frey on his Web site, and the Fresno massage therapist and her attorney have discussed suing the man.

The broker, David Hans Schmidt, said he purchased the photos and release rights from a Fresno photographer earlier this year. The Web site, where Schmidt charges $19.95 for use, came to light Wednesday.

Attorney Gloria Allred, who is representing Frey as she prepares to be a witness in the Scott Peterson double-murder case, said her client never has relinquished rights to the photos.

Allred said she is representing Frey to defend her from attacks on her credibility from Peterson's defense team and elsewhere.

Allred called the Web site "disgusting and an attempt to exploit Amber simply because she may be an important witness in a high-profile murder case."

Peterson could face the death penalty if convicted of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn son.

"We have advised Amber of all of her legal rights against Mr. Schmidt and anyone who is involved in the sale and distribution of her images and she will seriously consider her legal options," Allred said in a written statement released Wednesday.

When reached by phone, Allred declined to say what those options were or whether Frey would sue Schmidt.

"I hope she sues," Schmidt said Wednesday while traveling in New York. "You can print that. I hope she sues me."

Allred contends that Schmidt never has produced an original document signed by Frey releasing her rights to the photos. Schmidt contends that he has a signed, legally binding release.

"Do you think I would enter into a contract.........

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Peterson Informer Convinces Ex-Cop

Peterson Informer Convinces Ex-Cop

Wednesday, September 24, 2003

The inmate who claims he overheard double murder suspect Scott Peterson (search) talking about kidnapping his wife Laci convinced the ex-cop who gave him a polygraph test that he is telling the truth, the officer told Fox News in an exclusive interview.

Lt. Melvin King (search) told Fox News' Geraldo Rivera Wednesday that he was skeptical of inmate Cory Lee Carroll's (search) story at first, but changed his mind after their two-hour session.

"Mr. Carroll was able to convince me that he truly believes what he's saying has some validity to it," King said.

King, who has dealt with numerous inmate witnesses in the past, said they typically ask to cut some sort of deal for a plea bargain. But Carroll was different, he said.

"He was just the opposite," King told Fox.

Peterson, 30, is accused of killing his wife Laci Peterson, 27, and unborn son, Conner.

Carroll, a self-described petty property criminal, told investigators he first met Peterson last November at the City Lights strip club in Fresno, Calif...........

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To: The Other Harry
I'm trying to imagine the content of his conversations with Amber, too. Let's see. How about something like this?

"Hi sweetie! Yeah. Hey, Merry Christmas from your horny Santa, heh heh. Wish I could be with you.... Hey, listen, Amber, honey... Huh? New Year's? No, I won't be back from Europe by New Year's, sweetheart... I know, I know, I miss you like crazy, too... Hey, listen, Amber, honey, I kind of like need your help with something. See, this really good friend of mine is missing.... Yeah. Right there in Modesto. Yeah. Her name is Laci... um... Laci... Rocha. Hey, look, I'm kind of busy now helping them find her.... Huh? Oh! Europe. Yeah, well, you know, everything is so global now, I can be of quite a bit of help to them even from over here... internet and all... Huh? NO, she wasn't... I mean, ISN'T... THAT kind of friend, honey! I... I... knew her, uh, husband... big golfing buddy of mine..."
221 posted on 09/28/2003 7:17:26 AM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: Devil_Anse
It is interesting that he called her Christmas morning. It's hard to know what to make of it without the context. I'd like to know when the police became suspicious and how they were treating him at that time. I suspect that he talked to the police quite a bit initially and they might have caught him in some lies on the first day. If so, he may have a strong need to call Amber for reassurance. Also, I'm not fully convinced that this is a guy who was out having superficial affairs (like most guys who fool around on their wives). I would like to know if his past affairs were obsessive (think Glen Close in Fatal Attraction).
222 posted on 09/28/2003 8:41:50 AM PDT by drjulie
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To: Devil_Anse
I'm trying to imagine the content of his conversations with Amber, too.

We'll never know about the 4 phone conversations on Christmas day because Amber's phone wasn't tapped then, unless Amber's recollection is excellent. BTW, did SP make all 4 calls to her or did she initiate some of them? Does the report say?

223 posted on 09/28/2003 10:09:40 AM PDT by Sandylapper
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To: RGSpincich
Okay Okay, we're on the same wavelength!! *grin*
224 posted on 09/28/2003 1:19:55 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: melodie
It would have to be a pretty dumb juror that would overlook a phone call to his girlfriend ONE day after her "demise"!! I cann't wait to hear all these phone tapped conversations. They alone, may convict Snott. The words from his own mouth.
225 posted on 09/28/2003 1:23:08 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: The Other Harry
I have a feeling we are going to find out what was said on those taped phone calls!!
226 posted on 09/28/2003 1:25:10 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Canadian Outrage; Devil_Anse
I have a feeling we are going to find out what was said on those taped phone calls!!

I think so too. But I want my own set of copies of the tapes. I want to be able able to pause them and play them back.

I am pretty sure Scott killed Laci (and Connor), but I'd like to be able to hear those tapes. Closely. I am pretty good at reading between lines.

[Devil_Anse wrote:]

I'm trying to imagine the content of his conversations with Amber, too. Let's see. How about something like this...?

You, my dear, are mean. Almost as mean as me. You'd make for a good dinner date.

227 posted on 09/28/2003 2:05:00 PM PDT by The Other Harry
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To: The Other Harry
You know it occurred to me that if the Feds "already" had Peterson under investigation, they may have had his cell phones tapped already. Being as Laci's family said that the FIRST night of the Search "all Scott did was talk on the phone", wouldn't it be something if we could hear those conversations. I'm willing to bet that he was acting as normal as if it were just another day. He's just sick sick sick. He is literally devoid of natural affection and feelings. His only feelings are for himself.
228 posted on 09/28/2003 2:14:40 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: MaggieMay
Why thank you Maggie! BTW where is Clouda? I havn't seen her post in a long time.
229 posted on 09/28/2003 2:31:02 PM PDT by melodie
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To: Canadian Outrage
His only feelings are for himself.

That is a psychopath. I worked with one once.

230 posted on 09/28/2003 2:37:44 PM PDT by The Other Harry
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To: drjulie
Regarding his 8 a.m. (or so) Christmas call to Amber, I think he knew he'd be in the doghouse if he didn't at least call her on a big day like that. I think he also knew that if he didn't get in touch with her at the earliest decent hour, she'd be calling him, and maybe her call would come in when he had someone with him... such as the ROCHAS!!

At some point, and I think it was right after Laci "went missing", and it could easily have been Christmas Day, the Rochas were with Scott at his house. Because I remember the Rochas pointed out to the press that Scott was spending time vacuuming. VACUUMING!!!

But I do think you're right about the reassurance thing, overall. He needed his "mommy" b/c he was afraid, afraid of the very deep waters he was in. Afraid, b/c there was no taking it back now!

He did seem quite obsessive about Amber, but I find it hard to believe he got that crazy about any past affairs, b/c if he had, I think we'd have heard about it by now.

I wonder if a touch of the obsessive/compulsive would play into this? Do you think so? What I'm thinking of is, as we all know, he could have just divorced Laci. Then he'd have been "damaged"; he'd have the old child support obligation, and the weekend visitation, and the division of property. A lot of loose ends. I just get this feeling that he couldn't stand to be out there as "damaged goods", with loose ends to bother him. I just get this feeling that he had to do something that (he thought) would give him a totally clean break from both Laci and Connor--as if they had never existed, "as if their lives had no meaning", to borrow a phrase from Sharon Rocha.
231 posted on 09/28/2003 6:47:47 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: The Other Harry
Harry!! I'm appalled!!

(That new Italian place sounds good...)
232 posted on 09/28/2003 7:00:15 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: drjulie
As for when the police first became suspicious, I believe they became suspicious immediately. They wanted to come into the house early on, and he told them to go get a warrant first. ("Ho hum, yeah, the wife's missing, but we can't forget our rights...") Of course, that was his right, but it's also the police's way to take something like that as suspicious. I think he told them the sturgeon-fishing story from the first; however, I think the air sort of came out of that one when they casually asked, "What bait did you use?" and he "couldn't remember". Less than 48 hours later, and he couldn't remember?
233 posted on 09/28/2003 7:04:24 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: Sandylapper
All I know is, I remember that Geraldo said that Rita Cosby said that Scott called Amber at about 8-8:30 a.m. on Christmas morning.

If you recall, there were no "Scott sightings" reported on Christmas. I still don't know what he did with his time that day. I vaguely remember that it was reported that he stayed inside and hid from the press on that day.
234 posted on 09/28/2003 7:06:30 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: Devil_Anse
I still don't know what he did with his time that day

I don't either, Anse, but IIRC, it was rumored or reported that he was busy vacuuming while the Rochas visited him.

235 posted on 09/28/2003 8:39:41 PM PDT by Sandylapper
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To: Sandylapper
That's what I heard, too! I wish I could remember the source! I mean, obviously it came from the Rochas (I'm thinking, Brent), but I can't remember where that was reported.

How could anyone not think it looked just a LITTLE strange to be seen VACUUMING while you've not only got guests in your home, but while your wife is MISSING, and while it's CHRISTMAS DAY??
236 posted on 09/28/2003 11:53:40 PM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: Devil_Anse
I think this is from Fox News related to your question:

Attorney Says He Has Evidence for Peterson Kidnap Plot

Updated Sunday Sept 28, 2003

Snip it:

"In other developments, Fox News has learned that Peterson and his mistress, Amber Frey (search), were in frequent contact around the time of his wife's disappearance.

According to phone records, Peterson and Frey spoke at least twice on Christmas Eve, the day Laci Peterson went missing.

The following day, they spoke again at 8:23 in the morning, and at least three more times afterward.

Frey called Peterson 13 times on Dec. 26. The 28-year-old single mother and massage therapist has said that she did not know that Peterson was married and that his wife was missing until Dec. 29. At 1:43 a.m. the following day she called Modesto police and informed them of her relationship with Peterson.

Those familiar with the prosecution's case have told Fox News that it will hinge on Peterson's love for Frey as the motive in the double murders. Frey will play a lead role and lawyers are currently preparing her to take the stand at the Oct. 20 preliminary hearing, the sources said.

On Valentine's Day, Peterson phoned Frey seven times to say he was in love with her and wanted to see her, sources in the investigation told Fox News.

Fox News' Rita Cosby contributed to this report."

237 posted on 09/29/2003 5:34:48 AM PDT by runningbear (Lurkers beware, Freeping is public opinions based on facts, theories, and news online.......)
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To: Devil_Anse
"He did seem quite obsessive about Amber, but I find it hard to believe he got that crazy about any past affairs, b/c if he had, I think we'd have heard about it by now."

Yes, he was (is) very obsessed. I believe he continued to call and write her after she had her news conference with the police. I think that is pretty telling. As to past relationships, we really haven't gotten that information yet. Although, I agree, if he went as far as Glen Close in FA we would know about that! Most people who have obsessive relationships don't go that far. They don't get over someone until there's a replacement.

"I wonder if a touch of the obsessive/compulsive would play into this? Do you think so? What I'm thinking of is, as we all know, he could have just divorced Laci. Then he'd have been "damaged"; he'd have the old child support obligation, and the weekend visitation, and the division of property. A lot of loose ends. I just get this feeling that he couldn't stand to be out there as "damaged goods", with loose ends to bother him."

I do think there are alot of compulsive behaviors here. As you may know, the personality disorders share many characteristics. What distinguishes one from the other is what symptoms are central (strong) as opposed to prominent (weaker but present). There is an obsessive-compuslive personality disorder (different from the mental illness). This differs from narcissistic disorder in that the central feature of OC is controlling/manipulative (this is a prominent, or weaker symptom of narcissism). I think your assessment of his motivation could be right. He didn't want to look bad to others by leaving his wife, he didn't want to lose control of her or the situation, nor did he want the financial & psychological obligations for life. Killing her would take care of all of that. But again, as I always say, I'm just making guesses based on what I see.
238 posted on 09/29/2003 6:16:15 AM PDT by drjulie
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To: drjulie
Thank you for the excellent explanation! I think I see various telltale signs of this or that, but it's hard to figure out exactly what to call his weirdness!

His continuing to contact Amber, after she made that very public first appearance with the police, is really over the top. I could see his maybe calling her once or twice after that, perhaps "just to show that they didn't rattle him", or "just to show that it's not the way they think it is", but he kept calling her a LOT!! And he seems to have been so deluded that he thought there was still a chance for him to just be with Amber, with all this having been put quickly behind him. Unbelievable!
239 posted on 09/29/2003 7:02:48 AM PDT by Devil_Anse
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To: Devil_Anse; All
From the first paragraph of this story it seems as though ther will be evidence to back Carrol up...
http//www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,98542,00
240 posted on 09/29/2003 10:11:51 AM PDT by Jackie-O (How 'bout those Central Division Champion Cubs!!!)
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