REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — In tearful testimony, Scott Peterson's (search) family and friends pleaded with jurors to spare his life, contending that he
was mistakenly convicted of killing his pregnant wife, Laci.Posted on 12/07/2004 6:15:31 AM PST by crushelits
Witnesses: Jury Wrongly Convicted Peterson
REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — In tearful testimony, Scott Peterson's (search) family and friends pleaded with jurors to spare his life, contending that he was mistakenly convicted of killing his pregnant wife, Laci.
Defense witnesses have already testified that Peterson sang to seniors on Sundays, distributed food and clothes in Tijuana and that he was a good friend and loving son.
On the fifth day of the trial's penalty phase, Peterson's relatives questioned the jury's verdict.
"I don't believe he's guilty," said his uncle, John Lathamke to see him die. It would tear our family apart."
But jurors showed no expression, some even looking away or toward the ground as Latham spoke.
Testimony in the seven-month-old trial's penalty phase was set to continue Tuesday and run into the next day before closing arguments. Jurors were expected to begin deliberating Thursday whether to sentence Peterson to life without parole or the death penalty.
Peterson was convicted Nov. 12 of one count of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Laci, and one count of second-degree murder for the killing of her fetus.
Prosecutors say he smothered or strangled Laci Peterson (search) in their Modesto home on or around Christmas Eve 2002, then dumped her body into San Francisco Bay. The remains of the victims were discovered about four months later a few miles from where Peterson claims to have been fishing alone the day his wife vanished.
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FGS, you just keep making stuff up.
actually some sonars can. How do you think ships that have been shipwrecked for years are eventually found? By sonar equipment. Example: I think you are from Georgia so you may remember about 3 or so years ago the ship that had been shipwrecked since the 1800's off the coast of Charleston. It was found by sonar.
Scott: It's time to finally get your eternal condition in order...
You never point blank said it, but when asked several times earlier today by me, you wouldnt answer. So I assumed you think circumstantial evidence always proves guilt.
what did I make up now? I can provide a link to the story where they did the experiment and Geragos asked for a mistrial. Its on cbs5.com
Enjoy your stay here; you won't last much longer.
They got IN the boat.
The judge was standing right there; if there had been anything wrong, the judge would have said so on the spot. Do you not think he was in control of that visit to the boat?
and Geragos asked for a mistrial
It would be much easier on your to find the things Geragos DID NOT ask for a mistrial for. *Rolling my eyes*
LOL.....why do I have this vision of you performing some kind of weird "ceremony" on this guy? :-)
This proves i made that up about the boat experiment and experiments by Juror's under California law is a no-no..Apology not needed..
http://www.findlaci2003.us/jurors-want-more-11-08-04.html
Attorneys from both sides were there in the garage, and they saw jurors literally rocking
the boat. The judge had allowed a few jurors to climb aboard the craft. Then, to the
shock of lawyers and the judge, some stood up and tried to rock it from side to side.
The boat's stability is crucial because the defense contends
a person trying to throw a body over its side would capsize it.
After the incident, defense attorney Mark Geragos argued for a mistrial, saying
what the jury did was an experiment, which is strictly forbidden by California law.
It was denied, but legal experts say the issue is strong ground for an appeal.
"There is case after case where convictions have been reversed on appeal for
juries conducting experiments," said legal analyst Jim Hammer. "So I think
it's a real dangerous thing that happened this morning. I think the judge
was caught unawares and off-guard and I think it's a real problem."
been here four months and here to stay buddy.
Why, whatever could you possibly mean? ;0
I could pray with him - and - I could also start the drip...is that wrong?
Notice the request for a mistrial was denied but legal experts(not including howlin) say it is strong grounds for an appeal, which it will be.
I never said you made the part about going to the boat up; in fact, I quoted YOU the facts before you posted this article.
The judge was there.
He saw it all.
He ruled against a mistrial. For the 4000th time.
You however are the one who said:
Another example of the guy wanting the case to get over with.
You have absolutely NO proof of that accusations, but you do *say* it with such certainty.
You've been here exactly 37 days.
Why do you continue to lie?
LOL! No way, friend.
I cant believe that you really believe that Judges do not try and hurry cases up. Do you not think Judges ever interfere to speed cases along?
Sorry, I posted at the same time you posted.
maybe cause I had a screen name before I got this one? Try joevberry333, had to change SN's when I changed email, cause I lost my password.
HAHAHAHA......the same experts who swore up and down there was going to be a mistrial?
Please, don't insult my intelligence.
This is a well respected judge who is very rarely overturned.
I think you put to much trust into Judges. They make mistakes like we all do, if not, there would never be appeals or mistrials.
All experts didnt think there would be a mistrial, some thought the appeals would start coming after the trial, which it will as in most cases.
I agree he is a well respected Judge.
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