The original prosecutors in the case argue there is no need for new DNA testing, that Scott Peterson's lies about his role in Laci's death make it unnecessary.
Dan NoyesProsecutors in a motion filed on Monday said convicted killer Scott Peterson's request for new DNA tests is unnecessary.'s fight for a new trial, 20 years after he was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci, and their unborn son. The LA Innocence Project asked for new DNA testing, but now, the people are firing back.
Legal analyst Steven Clark tells the I-Team, "I think what the prosecution is saying here to the public and to the court is, we got this right. Scott Peterson did have a fair trial, and nothing that can be done now is going to change the outcome of what that jury decided, because the evidence was so overwhelming as to his guilt.
The document describes how a friend, who didn't know he was married, set Peterson up with Amber Frey. And when that friend learned Peterson was married, she threatened to expose him. The next day, according to prosecutors, Peterson bought the boat and began planning the murder. The document also shows a pair of pliers found on the boat with a hair consistent with Laci's.The bodies of Laci and Conner were found in San Francisco Bay months later, after a strong April storm.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
DA files response opposing a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team for DNA testingThe district attorney in Stanislaus County, California, has filed new paperwork in court opposing a motion by Scott Peterson's defense team.
Read more »
District attorney files response opposing a motion by Scott Peterson’s defense team for DNA testingIn a more than 300-page filing, the DA outlines their opposing arguments.
Read more »
Scott Peterson continues to poke holes in murder conviction through LA Innocence ProjectNew attorneys for convicted killer Scott Peterson will return to a San Mateo County courthouse Tuesday morning to resume poking holes in his guilty conviction for killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn child more than 20 years ago.
Read more »
Scott Peterson attempts to poke holes in murder conviction through LA Innocence ProjectNew attorneys for convicted killer Scott Peterson returned on Tuesday to San Mateo County courthouse to resume trying to poke holes in his guilty conviction for killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn child more than 20 years ago.
Read more »
Convicted killer Scott Peterson back in court seeking new trialConvicted killer Scott Peterson was back in Redwood City court via Zoom video Tuesday for a hearing connected to his bid for a new murder trial.
Read more »
Scott Peterson returns to court with help from LA Innocence ProjectThe lawyers representing Scott Peterson, whose conviction in his wife and unborn son's 2002 murder is now being questioned, sought to have the names of some witnesses sealed from the public.
Read more »