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59: Friend or Foe pt.2: Open Waters Open Questions

Writer: Maia WarnerMaia Warner
Jun 26, 20243 min read


What happened to Laci Peterson? Maia walks us through the mysterious circumstances and tragic death of Laci Peterson. We meet her husband Scott Peterson, learn his alibi, and end up with some serious open questions. What was the killer's motive? How does the media's portrayal of a case affect its outcome? How does Amber Frey make or break this case? A true crime episode, and a potentially unsolved case!


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Photos/Videos Referenced:

Laci Peterson (left) and Scott Peterson (right) at their wedding in 1997
Laci Peterson (left) and Scott Peterson (right) at their wedding in 1997

Amber Frey (left) and Scott Paterson (right) December 14th Christmas Party
Amber Frey (left) and Scott Paterson (right) December 14th Christmas Party


Amber Frey (right) and Scott Peterson (left) December 14th Christmas Party
Amber Frey (right) and Scott Peterson (left) December 14th Christmas Party


Laci Peterson (left) and Scott Peterson (right)
Laci Peterson (left) and Scott Peterson (right)


Laci at the Christmas Party alone on December 14th
Laci at the Christmas Party alone on December 14th


Cell phone message from Scott Peterson to Laci Peterson on December 24, 2002 - Defense Exhibit CC - Scott Peterson Appeal via YouTube


Concrete Boat Anchor Scott Peterson allegedly made
Concrete Boat Anchor Scott Peterson allegedly made


Photo taken at the vigil for Laci on December 31 - People's Exhibit 176 G
Photo taken at the vigil for Laci on December 31 - People's Exhibit 176 G


Photo taken of Scott at the vigil for Laci on December 31 - People's Exhibit 176 H
Photo taken of Scott at the vigil for Laci on December 31 - People's Exhibit 176 H


Dec 31st 3:05 PM Amber Frey & Scott Peterson - Dead to Me via YouTube


Dec 31st 4:18 PM Amber Frey & Scott Peterson - Dead to Me via YouTube


Map of the Marina showing Brooks Island vs the locations where Laci and Connor's bodies were found
Map of the Marina showing Brooks Island vs the locations where Laci and Connor's bodies were found


Scott Peterson at the time of arrest with his dyed hair
Scott Peterson at the time of arrest with his dyed hair


Map from Scott's warehouse to Berkeley Marina - courtesy of the Prosecutor's Podcast
Map from Scott's warehouse to Berkeley Marina - courtesy of the Prosecutor's Podcast


Concrete "voids" prosecution believed shows that more than one anchor was made - People's Exhibit 122 D
Concrete "voids" prosecution believed shows that more than one anchor was made - People's Exhibit 122 D

 

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