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.

[Spunky]

I like your flag. ;-)

[Palladin]

Dark hair, dark eyes, beautiful smile, deep dimples....another Scott Peterson victim?

http://www.nmco.org/gallery/ma/modaferri.html

[wimpycat]

It's a thought!

[Queen Jadis]

The short story collections drive me up the wall also. I suspect her publisher wants to get as much $$$ out of her as they can. Most of her books reach the best selling lists. However the short stories lead me to think more about whether she took them out of her throw away files (books she decided not to write but publisher persuaded her to use for short stories)....It's disappointing. There are some other authers I like Greg Olsen and Caulfield. Do you have any? You can Freep Mail me if you like.

[MaggieMay]

You know, Scott is a coward, he will be a no show tomorrow. He thinks too much of himself to risk getting hurt. Just my take on it.

[Queen Jadis]

OMG entice a murderer???? (ehehe i'm not thcared of thcott)

[Queen Jadis]

The RESEMBLANCE IS STARTLING!!

[RGSpincich]

Scott is a coward, he will be a no show tomorrow.

Unless your waiting on the border.

[Humidston]

Olsen and Caulfield, eh? (Making notes here) No, haven't read them. Actually I haven't read much since we moved 2 yrs ago... still unpacking and planting gardens.

But that doesn't mean I won't start again soon! Thanks for the tips.

And I totally agree about Ann Rule and throw-away scripts. Easy and fast. I emailed her once and got an answer. She said she was recovering from hip replacement surgery. (I think she only answered because I named a mutual friend in law enforcement.)

[wimpycat]

Oh, I know, I know, that's very bold! But even a drive around the parking lot to see if anybody else is as bold as that, or see if there's a lot of people around...that's doable, no? Or maybe even going into the hotel and pretend you're lost and looking for the bar. It all depends on your comfort level.

[Queen Jadis]

I posted same thought about him not showing.

[Queen Jadis]

Wow good ideas! I may (i am driving my husband crazy with this new obsession). Your cat is gorgeous btw.

[Palladin]

Queen, Scott is so cool and unflappable with all these latest revelations swirling about him. IMHO, he is a stone cold psychopath. He's been getting away with these things probably for a decade. He thinks he's smart enough to get away with killing his wife and child because he's done it before!

The Vancouver pig farmer got rid of the bodies by feeding them to his pigs. Gacy buried them in his cellar. Peterson buries them under water.

[Humidston]

Wear a disguise, LOL! Too bad I don't live closer because I'd certainly go with you!!

Also, do you watch Court TV/Discovery/TLC late at night? They have awesome crime shows. (My latest obsession...;-)

[TexKat]

It would not surprise me if only the Peterson family and the hotel employees show up.

[wimpycat]

I don't think I would be bold enough to carry a sign (unless there was a large group around doing the same thing), but I could go to the hotel and at least have a look around...but I have a feeling he won't even show.

Thanks about my cat! *blush*

[Scupoli]

Sad but probably true.

[Humidston]

Totally agree with you! In fact, I'd bet Scott will show up tomorrow - just because he thinks he's smarter than everyone else. It's a challenge for him now.

[Humidston]

Ok. I'll bite. Where's the cat? (I love animals!)

[wimpycat]

Scott is arrogant, but I don't know if his family could withstand the public scrutiny and the awkwardness of going through the pretense of a search effort when the only reason most people will be there will be to gawk and point the finger at Scott. They may talk him out of it.