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.
Story continues .......
I'd like to see this asshole fry.
Practicing up in case the electric chair comes back to resolve this case?? lol
Pinz
... and this ashtray, and that's all!
Pinz
I don't think Laci ever knew about Amber. I think Scott chose the timing, and he knew he was running out of time. I think he knew weeks (months?) ahead that he would be finished by Christmas.
He said that Dec.8 and 9th. And he wrote it on Dec.20 on that fishing license.
The men in Laci's family had suspicions deep in their hearts, but I don't think any of the women (including Laci) ever suspected a thing. They probably were pretty invested in Scott's careful attention and the lies he told them.
Not arguing with you, just solidifying my thinking after hearing the final scenarios as Distaso stated them yesterday.
As for another trial, I'm going to ignore CTV as much as possible for a few months! lol I look forward to speculating on new names/faces in the cabinet for Bush's second term!!!
Pinz
Conners body was found about a mile away with the imbilical cord still attached to him. He was not still attached to Laci's body.
According to court tv, geragos still objecting strongly to 2nd degree murder charge being an option.......judge says it will stand. Good.
Beth reported that when Distaso entered the court building today, he was greeted by a round of applause! :-)
Pinz
As for Distaso not mentioning the meringues, the topic had not been mentioned by the time Scott claimed to have left.
This is a small point, but having the blinds closed to me is a clue. Maybe it's a male thing. My husband just doesn't seem to notice the blinds -- he squints or has the lights on. However, I open them the first thing in the morning. I can't imagine being during the day with the blinds closed.
LAME...
But on the other hand If my child was threatened and was in a life or deat situation, I would do my best to kill said threat to my child...
The weak shall inherit nothing.
Today I praise Delucchi's decision to bar the cameras. It's bad enough hearing Beth's voice repeating Gergross' bs.
If I had to watch and listen to his actual voice, I'd be throwing things at the television, and then I wouldn't be able to hear Bush' acceptance speech tonight. ;-)
Pinz
So far Geragoss is absolutely LAME!! Different pair of tan pants. A pair of tennis shoes missing. Invited Amy for Pizza on the 23rd? Laci's curling iron was still on the counter. What the h*ll is that supposed to prove???
lol When you only have straws to grasp at, try to make strawberries! :-D
Pinz
...and this lamp, and this magazine rack, that's all i need.
Why did he get married? If that's the case then he should have stayed single and then encouraged his girlfriends to get abortions or go on the pill as most selfish, disgusting boyfriends will do.
To put it bluntly he wanted a "lay" that would always be available
lol Steve Martin is a genius!!!!
Pinz
Your heart is safe with me darlin'...100% score for me today.
Finally something for us guys: the reverse post-partum paternity defense massacree. At least it takes my mind of the election.
;-)
Did anyone catch Cyril Wecht's tantrum on CTV????
What a whiny boy! lol
Pinz
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