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The Tale of the Peterson Tapes Evidence piles up against Scott Peterson NEWSWEEK May 5 issue — As Scott Peterson sits in a Modesto, Calif., jail facing a death-penalty case for murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn child, he can ponder that old adage, hell hath no fury... Bad enough that the other woman in Peterson’s life, massage therapist Amber Frey, informed police after Laci went missing Christmas Eve that she was having an affair with Scott. Now, a private investigator close to the Frey family says Frey was taping her phone calls with Scott in the weeks after...

Weeks before the remains of Modesto's Laci Peterson and her unborn son Connor washed up on the Richmond shoreline, investigators say they had found her watery grave through side-scan sonar that penetrated the inky darkness inside a Chevron shipping channel. But before they could retrieve the bodies, they believe a heavily laden tanker passed over or near the burial spot, churning up the channel's bottom and dislodging the sunken corpses. The wind, choppy waves and high incoming tides influenced by the full moon -- as well as gases from the deteriorating remains -- combined to eventually bring the bodies to...

Laci's Father Speaks About Hard Times Dennis Rocha: 'We'll Never Be The Same Without Laci' Karen Brown POSTED: 10:24 p.m. PDT April 28, 2003 MODESTO, Calif. -- Dennis Rocha spends every waking moment thinking about his little girl, Laci Peterson, and is tormented by the pain of losing his daughter, NBC11's Karen Brown reported. "We'll never be the same without Laci," Rocha said. "It took a big chunk out of us. There is a big whole left there now." He is also tormented by his anger for the man who allegedly took Laci and her baby's life -- his son-in-law,...

Attorney general's life in fast lane since marriage, TV appearances Attorney general's life in fast lane since marriage, TV appearances Tim Hearden Record Searchlight April 29, 2003 — 2:12 a.m. RED BLUFF — At one moment, state Attorney General Bill Lockyer was getting married before a small gathering in the San Francisco Bay area. Three hours later, he was in front of a bevy of cameras and microphones talking about a major break in the high-profile Laci Peterson murder case. Since April 18, Lockyer's life has been a seemingly continuous string of media interviews and appearances on TV shows such...

MODESTO, Calif. - About 3,000 people gathered at a church Sunday to remember Laci Peterson (news - web sites) on what would have been her 28th birthday, nearly three weeks after her body washed ashore along with the remains of her unborn son. "So many questions and no answers. No real answers," Peterson's cousin Addie Hansberry, told those in attendance. "Today I come to you with a heavy heart because we know now Laci is never coming back." A white heart-shaped bouquet of flowers rested near the altar, with a red line of petals down the middle depicting a broken...

Former Attorney Says Defense Is 'Strong' Kirk McAllister Is Protecting Key WitnessesAttorney McAllisterFormer Attorney Says Defense Is 'Strong' Kirk McAllister Is Protecting Key Witnesses Karen Brown POSTED: 10:25 p.m. PDT May 1, 2003 UPDATED: 10:58 p.m. PDT May 1, 2003 MODESTO, Calif. -- Scott Peterson's former attorney says he has some powerful evidence that will help defend Peterson against charges that he murdered his wife, Laci, and his unborn son. Scott Peterson's original attorney, Kirk McAllister (pictured left) said his office has uncovered evidence that will exonerate Peterson -- evidence that will be turned over to his new attorney. Defense...

Peterson eyes lawyer switchScott Peterson's cell at the Stanislaus County Jail is exactly like this one, with only a bed and simple lavatory facilities. A communal television set is located outside the cells. KELLY HUSTON (Wow, Sheriff's PR person took this pic?)Peterson eyes lawyer switch By JOHN COTÉ BEE STAFF WRITER Published: May 1, 2003, 05:03:47 AM PDT A hearing is scheduled Friday on a change of defense attorneys for Scott Peterson, who is charged with murdering his wife and unborn son, according to a judge's order filed Wednesday. Los Angeles defense attorney Mark Geragos is poised to take over...

Peterson, lawyer talk for 5 hours Bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday is canceled at attorney's request. Peterson, lawyer talk for 5 hours Bail hearing scheduled for Tuesday is canceled at attorney's request. By Patrick Giblin The Modesto Bee (Published Monday, May 5, 2003, 3:25 AM) MODESTO -- As thousands of people grieved Sunday for Laci Peterson and the child she had carried, the man accused of their murders spent the afternoon with his attorney just blocks away. Scott Peterson met with Mark Geragos for more than five hours at Stanislaus County Jail, where Peterson has been held since his arrest...

Geragos' career a case of trials by courageGeragos' career a case of trials by courage By MEGAN GARVEY LOS ANGELES TIMES Published: May 6, 2003, 05:25:10 AM PDT LOS ANGELES -- Over the course of his law career, criminal defense attorney Mark Geragos' choice of clients has sparked negative reactions from friends and strangers alike. He endured scowls from women working out at his gym during the search for Chandra Levy, the former Washington intern who had an affair with his client, former Rep. Gary Condit of Ceres. Bystanders threw things at him on his way into court to defend...

Laci Peterson's (search) autopsy report is being delayed, apparently because medical examiners can't pinpoint the exact reason the 8-months-pregnant woman died, Fox News has learned. But a source from Scott Peterson's (search) legal team who has seen documents referring to the condition of the body said it was "awful."

Adding fuel to the already fierce debate over abortion, Republicans in Congress are invoking the Laci Peterson (news - web sites) murder case as they try to enact the first federal law to endow a fetus with legal rights separate from the expectant mother. Laws similar to the federal bill already are on the books in more than half the states, and with Republicans in control of both chambers of Congress, the federal measure has a good chance of passing. President Bush (news - web sites) has pledged to sign the act, which sponsors have renamed "Laci and Conner's Law"...

<p>Scott Peterson's defense team says they have found the mystery woman who can provide information about the real killers of the California murder suspect's 8-months-pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn child.</p> <p>The sources told Fox News they're working to transport the woman to a safe location because they fear retaliation against her if her identity is revealed.</p>

<p>Fox News has obtained exclusive new details about the condition of the body of Laci Peterson (search), which washed up on the shores of San Francisco Bay (search) last month.</p> <p>A source who has seen the 25-page autopsy report and does not work for either the defense or the prosecution told Fox News that the body of the 8-months-pregnant woman was missing the head and neck, and both arms are cut off at the elbows.</p>

Defense sources told NBC News that investigators hired by the defense have identified 'four or possibly five people' who they believe actually killed Laci Peterson.The sources, who spoke with MSNBC's Dan Abrahms on condition of anonymity, said they obtained the names of the suspects, who they say have been involved in satanic activity from a mystery witness.The purported 'suspects' were seen in the Modesto California neighborhood where the Petersons lived on the morning of her disappearance, the sources said.One of the male suspects is believed to have a '666' tatoo-a symbol for the devil, they said.In addition to having their...

Laci Peterson was a young woman, beautiful inside as well as out, excitedly expecting her first child, a son named Connor, when she disappeared last Christmas. Laci’s life was filled with love and family and friends surrounded her. Life was good, no, better than good. Life was wonderful as would be expected when love is on the hearth and a new angel is about to make an entrance into this world. But this miracle of new life was about to be shattered forever and on Christmas day the world would change for all those who loved her. Those little newborn...