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New theories emerge in the wake of the verdict condemning Scott Peterson to death by lethal injection.

The Murder of Laci Peterson

Reasonable Doubt?

The jury wrestles with the facts in the Peterson case and produces a verdict that many people welcome.

The Verdict

The prosecution asks for the death penalty for the murders of Laci and Conner Peterson, while the defense claims Scott Peterson is "stone cold innocent."

The Trial Begins

The bodies of Laci Peterson and her child turn up in San Francisco Bay; police arrest Scott Peterson, who soon becomes a national villain.

Most Hated Man in America

The appearance of Scott Peterson's girlfriend, Amber Frey, increases media attention on the case.

Media Frenzy

Laci Peterson, eight months pregnant, goes missing in Modesto, Calif., prompting a massive search and an intense police focus on her husband, Scott.

Missing in Modesto

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A re-examination of the highly publicized murder case includes new interviews with death-row prisoner Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife in 2002.

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