Husband of missing Modesto woman lied about girlfriend, family says

Modesto Bee ^ | 1/17/03 | Jim Wasserman

[hoosierskypilot]

MODESTO, Calif. (AP) - The husband of a missing pregnant woman may have lied about his relationship with a girlfriend and possibly other things, a spokeswoman for the family said Friday.

Kim Petersen, a spokeswoman for relatives of Laci Peterson, 27, of Modesto, said police have shown the family recent photographs of Scott Peterson with a girlfriend. The husband had previously denied such a relationship, the family said.

"Now, however, they believe he has lied to them about this, and possibly other things as well," Petersen said.

"Approximately two weeks ago, Ron Grantski, Laci's stepfather, asked Scott if he had a girlfriend. Scott told him no and Ron believed him," Petersen said.

"The family is asking him to tell everything he knows and to fully cooperate with the Modesto Police Department," Petersen said. "Their family is the most important thing to them and if Scott has nothing to hide, they ask him to prove that."

Laci Peterson was reported missing on Christmas Eve. She is due to deliver a baby boy on Feb. 10. Her husband told investigators he went fishing at the Berkeley Marina on Christmas Eve morning.

Police did not indicate to the family if investigators believed Scott Peterson was responsible for his wife's disappearance, according to Petersen.

"The family knows that the police are doing their job," Petersen said. "They don't want to do anything that can hurt their chances of finding Laci."

Petersen, executive director of the Carole Sund-Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation, which is sponsoring a reward for Laci Peterson's safe return, said the Modesto center closed Thursday.

Volunteers also canceled plans to open a one-day center in Los Angeles on Sunday.

"Although Laci has not been located yet, our search effort will not stop," said Brad Saltzman, general manager of the Red Lion Hotel in Modesto, who had been organizing the volunteer centers. "We will continue to search for Laci and her baby boy."

Police have repeatedly said Scott Peterson is not a suspect but has been less than cooperative.

[spectre]

Thank you for the valuable information. FR is a great source, we've sure got talent here.

sw

[Iwo Jima]

You are right about double jeopardy.

[wimpycat]

Great profile page, LOL! I'd love to see you in action on one of the anti-cop threads some time!

[spectre]

Thanks for the ping. We've been gone for two hours, so I've got to catch up.

[Scupoli]

So that's why PD was so interested in the object at San Luis Reservoir yesterday. I'm looking at my map right now to see what bodies of water are close by.

Either the boat was part of his cover or he really did use it to dump the body. Poor Laci. What a scumbag.

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanks for all of your help in understanding everything. OJ's civil trial is a perfect example.

[Queen Jadis]

what do you think odds are he won't show at Double Tree Inn tomorro

[Lanza]

I am disappointed Rita did not ask the dad if it was true that Scot was having an affair. Many of these shows make deals with the guests (like LKL) not to ask certain questions just to get them on and get the exclusive interview.

What a farce to have volunteers head down to LA, spend the day handing out flyers, when SP could just lead everyone to Laci's whereabouts (IMHO).

[vikingchick]

SLO Police: no connection between Scott and Kristin Smart.

[Tetta]

Information was stated by the truck driver who called into the local KFBK Sacramento radio station last evening just before the end of a program. He stated a truck and trailer with a boat resembling the one belonging to SP cut him off while he was driving on 99. (I believe he said Xmas eve). The truck driver said he drove along side that vehicle for about 80 miles. He went on to say he observed a women in the passenger side of the truck with her left shoulder slumped down, also her head was also hanging down with her hair covering her face. He said this women never moved for the 80 miles that he observed. . . . He reported info to the police. . . was asked not to speak. . . .

[muggs]

That's what I'm thinking.

[vikingchick]

Though I haven't seen the issue, it looks like you were right all along.

[Freedom2specul8]

Dad's saying that the insurance was purchased 2 yrs ago..an investment vehicle.

[spectre]

Yes, but the man from the Enquirer told Rita that Scotts "girlfriend" called headquarters and confirmed that the girlfriend said Scott said he was "divorced" and wanted to marry her! Whoopsidaisy!

sw

[Scupoli]

If he was going south on the 99, then it's probably not Don Pedro Res. unless he doubled back. He would have gone east on the 132 to get there and to a few other lakes. Going south on the 99, he could have gone west to San Luis Res, then gone back up to Berkeley on I 5 for the receipt (easiest, IMO) He could have gone east to Shaver or Huntington lakes near Fresno but that would have taken more time.

John South on Fox is now saying there was more than one life insurance policy. Whoa, Lee Peterson is in serious denial.

[Freedom2specul8]

Or his dad is completely ignorant of the facts.

[Lanza]

Wow! I spoke to soon. Rita asked the dad when he called back. Looks like SP is really feeding his folks a bunch of lies. He could easily clear all this up himself he would give an interview (like one with the police!).

[Freedom2specul8]

Is John South from the enquirer?

[Humidston]

Turn on FNC.... Live on this case. Scott's dad has been on the phone twice - trying to explain rumors about Scott. Interesting!

And he also said Scott and Laci bought that insurance policy 2 yrs ago - more of a business thing than anything else.

Yeah. Right.

[Freedom2specul8]

Thanx Humi..they're going to iraq now..but will have john south back on later on in the broadcast.