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Scott Peterson To Appear In Court Today
wxii12 ^ | May 27, 2003

Posted on 05/27/2003 5:31:57 AM PDT by runningbear

Scott Peterson to Appear In Court Today

Scott Peterson To Appear In Court Today

POSTED: 6:59 a.m. EDT May 27, 2003
UPDATED: 7:14 a.m. EDT May 27, 2003

MODESTO, Calif. -- A court appearance is scheduled today for Scott Peterson, the California man accused of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn child.

The pre-trial hearing in Modesto is expected to be wide-ranging.

One issue is whether search warrants related to Peterson's arrest should be unsealed. Three newspapers are asking a judge to make the documents public.

There may also be discussion of wiretaps placed on Peterson's phone. Documents related to the wiretaps have also been sealed.

Peterson's attorney may also seek to have the trial moved from Modesto to another location.

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Peterson, mistress discussed private eye


Amber Frey has said that she did not know Scott Peterson was married.

Peterson, mistress discussed private eye

Court documents: Two spoke weeks after Laci disappeared

Tuesday, May 27, 2003 Posted: 8:10 AM EDT (1210 GMT)

MODESTO, California (CNN) -- Nearly a month after Laci Peterson disappeared, her husband, Scott, spoke on the phone with his mistress, according to recently released court documents.

Laci Peterson disappeared December 24, resulting in a widespread search that included the San Francisco Bay, where her body and that of her child were found in April.

A phone call between Scott Peterson and Amber Frey, a massage therapist from Fresno, was intercepted January 20 by investigators working the case of the missing pregnant woman, court documents said.

In the conversation, which occurred about 10:10 p.m., Peterson told Frey that he had hired a private investigator, according to the documents.

The documents do not say how long the two talked or whether they discussed anything other than a private investigator.

"I reviewed this interception and noted Scott Peterson had told Amber Frey he knew that the National Enquirer had hired a private investigator because his private investigator had told him that the National Enquirer tried to hire him," Stanislaus County investigator Steven Jacobson says in a 13-page affidavit, released Friday.

"This was the first time I was made aware of the fact that Scott Peterson had an unidentified private investigator working on this case."

Four days later, Frey said at a police news conference that she had been having an affair with Peterson. She said the affair began November 20 and that Peterson had told her at the time that he was single.

The search for 27-year-old Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her disappearance, ended in early April when her body, and that of her fetus, washed ashore near the Berkeley Marina, where her husband had told police he launched his boat for a fishing trip Christmas Eve.

He reported his wife missing when he returned.

Peterson, 30, is awaiting trial on murder charges in the deaths of his wife and unborn child. He could face the death penalty if convicted.

Peterson insists he is innocent, and his attorneys have been looking for other witnesses and suspects.

Defense attorneys have interviewed a Peterson neighbor who reported seeing a man in the neighborhood that he considered suspicious the morning Laci Peterson disappeared.

The neighbor reportedly saw the man in a tan van minutes before he saw a "very pregnant woman" walking her dog a few blocks away.

The man, who had previously told his story to CNN, said Friday that attorneys had asked him not to speak further with the news media.

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I KNOW LACI'S KILLER


Amber Frew
(does she have gum in her mouth?)

I KNOW LACI'S KILLER

By ANDY SOLTIS

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May 27, 2003 -- Scott Peterson called his girlfriend five or six times a night after she went public with their affair and while the investigation into Laci Peterson's disappearance deepened, it was reported yesterday.

"Do I need to be afraid of you?" Amber Frey asked Scott, according to a wiretapped phone call.

"Absolutely not. I am not a monster," he replied.

"Did you have anything to do with your wife's disappearance?" she asked.

Scott allegedly had trouble answering. After saying "Ah, ah," he paused and continued:

"No, but I know who did it and I'll tell you later when I see you."

Fox News Channel reported the contents of the calls that were recorded by police, citing a source close to Frey, 28.

The details came to light on the eve of another court appearance by Peterson, set for today.

Peterson was charged with the murder of Laci, 27, and their unborn son, Conner, after her body washed up last month on the shores of San Francisco Bay.

The remains were found not far from where Scott Peterson told police he had been fishing the day she disappeared, Christmas Eve.

Fox News Channel cited the source as saying Peterson used at least three different cell phones to call Frey and repeatedly pressed her to see him after their affair was disclosed in January.

But Frey refused to see him, saying she was being followed by the media.

The source said Frey was also aware calls to her cell and home phones were being intercepted by cops.

Frey also refused Peterson's offer to buy her gifts and pay for a vacation.

The source said Peterson managed to have expensive jewelry delivered to her - and the method and place of delivery could be important in the investigation of Peterson.

The source did not elaborate.

Scott Peterson was later detained by police near the Mexican border with what was described as a large sum of money and his brother's passport.

Investigators said that he had dyed his hair and grown a beard.

Meanwhile, KCBS radio reported yesterday that Peterson's lawyers are challenging how the dozens of phone transcripts were amassed.

The defense team says the Modesto Police Department also illegally listened to phone calls between Peterson and his lawyers.

Last week, defense lawyers said they interviewed a Peterson neighbor who claimed to have seen a suspicious man in tan van in the neighborhood on the day of Laci's disappearance.

Divers, helped by high-tech sonar, hunted for additional evidence in the bay since May 16 but were halted at the end of last week and it was not clear if they would continue after the Memorial Day weekend.

Investigators refused to say what they were seeking, but published reports said Laci's autopsy said some of her body parts were missing.

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To: Southflanknorthpawsis
I found Amber sincere also. I recall her publically apologizing to the Rocha's for the pain that this had caused them. She was actually a little tearful on that one. Amber may have made some poor choices in life, but I see nothing to crucify her over. She approached LE on Dec. 30th, nearly 3 weeks before her "public statement". She reminds me of girl who has been "looking for love in all the wrong places".
301 posted on 05/27/2003 2:55:36 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: cgk
Ugh I hate that. It's like watching a great game (basketball, football) and they talk over the playing. Shush already!

Mano-man, do I ever agree with that! I've pretty much given up on watching professional sports because the announcers just seem to jabber constantly. Monday night football is the worst. I can't stand it.

I wish there was a sports equivalent of C-SPAN.

302 posted on 05/27/2003 2:57:54 PM PDT by The Other Harry
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To: The Other Harry
Secret Cabul of Woman. One night some weeks ago someone posted on this thread and labeled many of us with that term because he/she thought we were Amber Bashers. There are many of us who have been following these threads by runningbear from day one that have had some strong opinoins about Amber and her role in this case, and many have taken alot of heat for their degree of negative speculation.
But rather than take this as a spark to start the flame, we kinda adopted the label and kinda ran with it as a little levity when news has been slow.
The case seems to be rolling for now so it has kinda died down somewhat. IMO
303 posted on 05/27/2003 3:00:27 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: The Other Harry
Ah who needs sports when we have City Confidential, American Justice, Forensic Files etc. (not to mention Court TV) all the GOOD stuff!! LOL I don't know the difference between a touchdown and an eiderdown!!
304 posted on 05/27/2003 3:01:39 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Canadian Outrage
She reminds me of girl who has been "looking for love in all the wrong places".

Most definitely. She strikes me that way too.

Many people do foolish things and even take chances when they are lonely or want someone to love and to be loved.

I find more reasons for compassion than critcism. It's very easy for those who haven't walked in her shoes to pick everything apart, but as is so often said (and true)........"There but for the grace of God, go I."

305 posted on 05/27/2003 3:03:01 PM PDT by Southflanknorthpawsis
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To: Canadian Outrage
CO, were you ever able to catch the Dark Heart program that I was telling you about...or don't you get MSNBC?
306 posted on 05/27/2003 3:03:48 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Southflanknorthpawsis
Amen!!
307 posted on 05/27/2003 3:05:00 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Jackie-O
Yes! Thanks for reminding me. We have digital cable at home and my son phoned in and put some sports package on and removed my MSNBC. I'll take care of that tomorrow.!! (when I go to pay the bill) LOL
308 posted on 05/27/2003 3:06:58 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Canadian Outrage
Doesn't that Weintraub WITCH just make ya wanna hurl?!!

More than that...I have to change the channel when she is on, I've had enough...I think her issues are: She has to defend Scaught for the previously stated reasons, but she is in her heart is a feminist(sp), hating everything Scott stands for...therefore you get the contorted face and the whiney, grating voice.

309 posted on 05/27/2003 3:08:43 PM PDT by belle99
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To: belle99
Somebody need to lead Ms. Weintraub to the nearest shrink!! Something seriously amiss between her ears!
310 posted on 05/27/2003 3:10:38 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Southflanknorthpawsis
Amen to that!
I totally agree with you but couldn't have said it so well :)

Have to get off for a while :(
BBL I hope!
311 posted on 05/27/2003 3:15:54 PM PDT by Wednesday's Child
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To: Canadian Outrage
They have some good programs and there are many shows that I don't miss. I quickly ended my boycott of MSNBC as soon as they fired Benedict Arnett!
312 posted on 05/27/2003 3:23:13 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Canadian Outrage
Did you ever notice that her mouth turns down dramatically at the corners...same way Snotty's does, I noticed it espcialy at today's hearing.
313 posted on 05/27/2003 3:26:08 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Jackie-O
When I had MSNBC - I used to get just so mad at Chris Matthews (the spit machine) but I really liked Joe Scarborough!! Other shows I liked also but I never did see Dark Heart. I'll have to look for that because we definitely get MSNBC!! I was also glad to see Arnett go. My husband says he doesn't think he's ever heard another person on this earth that can talk as fast as Matthews!! LOL Motor Mouth.
314 posted on 05/27/2003 3:26:19 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Jackie-O
Which her Jackie??
315 posted on 05/27/2003 3:27:39 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Canadian Outrage
Janie Weintraub.
316 posted on 05/27/2003 3:28:07 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Jackie-O
I didn't notice that specifically but her face in general is one screwed up mess!!
317 posted on 05/27/2003 3:29:27 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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To: Howlin; All
Oh this really makes me sick seeing Geragos saying that now that the hearing has been set for July 16 this will give the parties time to investigate this case further and find out the real person who did this to Laci and Baby Connor! I thought he already knew and was just days away from naming names!
This just proves to me that he is just full of lies and will go to any extreme to get a killer off!
318 posted on 05/27/2003 3:33:40 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Canadian Outrage
Agree, and I can't stand the sound of her voice. It kinda irritates me much like Jackie P.
By the way, Petersons have been REAL uncharacteristicly quiet.
We will be hearing from Sharon Rocha tonight on Greta.
319 posted on 05/27/2003 3:37:21 PM PDT by Jackie-O
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To: Jackie-O
Actually he's full of Sh-t!! He should be called on his grandiose statement. Remember, maybe even hours away. Does he think we're all stupid??
320 posted on 05/27/2003 3:43:02 PM PDT by Canadian Outrage (All us Western Canuks belong South)
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