Scott Peterson trial
Was Scott Peterson guilty or a victim of circumstantial evidence?
4.7 (37)
65 mins
Discover the Scott Peterson trial, a high-profile case centered around the disappearance and death of his wife that drew massive media attention. Explore how evidence, public perception, and courtroom arguments shaped one of the most debated verdicts in modern true crime.
Ep 1:
A Christmas Eve Vanishing
Laci Peterson vanishes on Christmas Eve, leaving behind a golden retriever, a muddy leash, and a husband whose fishing alibi doesn't add up.
Ep 2:
The Mistress Tapes
A mistress named Amber Frey comes forward, exposing Scott's secret affair and a chilling confession made weeks before Laci disappeared.
Ep 3:
Bodies in the Bay
Four months of searching end in horror as two bodies wash ashore precisely where Scott claimed to be fishing, followed by his desperate flight south.
Ep 4:
The Trial Begins
The trial of the century opens in Redwood City as prosecutors lay out circumstantial evidence while Geragos vows to prove Scott 'stone cold innocent.'
Ep 5:
The Defense Falls Apart
Prosecutors reveal Scott's chilling post-crime behavior while the defense's star witness collapses under cross-examination, begging for mercy on the stand.
Ep 6:
Verdict and Vengeance
The jury delivers its verdict and Laci's mother delivers a gutting statement before Scott Peterson learns whether he'll live or die.
Ep 7:
Cults, Conspiracies, and New DNA
Years later, satanic cult theories, a burned orange van, and the Innocence Project reignite questions—but do they hold up to scrutiny?
Ep 8:
No Playbook for Murder
A final reckoning with the evidence, the lies, and the myth that grief excuses Scott Peterson's chilling behavior after Laci's murder.
Discussions (5)
Catherine
Level 4 · 4 mo agoYes Martha made meringue.
Wade
Level 5 · 4 mo agothe burglary across the street was committed on December 26. why did the defense claim those same burglars kidnapped her on December 24? they are deliberately ignoring the timeline.
Daniel
Level 5 · 4 mo agoI remember this circus on the news. Calling the girlfriend from the vigil and pretending he was in Paris was just sick. What a piece of work.
