Scott Peterson Speaks Out for 1st Time in 20 Years, Months After L.A. Innocence Project Takes Up Case

Mar. 15, 2025

Scott Peterson in 2005.Photo:Justin Sullivan/GettyScott Petersonis speaking out nearly 20 years after he wasconvicted of the murdersof his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child Conner.A new Peacock true-crime docuseries,Face to Face with Scott Peterson, will take a “fresh” look at his criminal case and give the audience some insight into Peterson’s side of the story.The trailer for the three-part docuseries teased Peterson’s first on-camera interview since 2003, with him appearing on a FaceTime call. The series will cover all sides of the case, including the conviction and Jon Buehler’s opinion, who worked as a detective on the case.“He didn’t want to pay child support, didn’t want to pay spousal [support] and this is the way he thought about getting out of it,” Buehler said in the trailer.The trailer also features Peterson’s sister-in-law Janey Peterson, who said that she “believed” Scott was “wrongfully convicted” of her sister’s murder.“The deeper you get into this case, the more questions you have,” a voice says in the trailer.Scott Peterson in 2003.Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe docuseries will also feature conversations with former Modesto Police Department lead detective Al Brocchini, Scott’s former defense attorney Lara Yeretsian, and former ABC News Producer Mike Gudgell, among others, according to a press release. The docuseries will also cover the latest development of the Los Angeles Innocence Projecttaking over Scott’s case in 2024.Scott, who is now 51 years old, was convicted oftwo counts of first-degree murderin 2004 in the death of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, after they went missing in 2002.He was sentenced to the death penalty in 2005. However, in 2020, PEOPLE confirmed that the California Supreme Court has reversed Scott’s death penalty conviction and ordered a new sentencing trial for him. In its ruling, the court said that Peterson’s guilty verdict would stay in place.“Peterson contends his trial was flawed for multiple reasons, beginning with the unusual amount of pretrial publicity that surrounded the case,” the court said in its ruling. “We reject Peterson’s claim that he received an unfair trial as to guilt and thus affirm his convictions for murder.“Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.But the court went on to say that the trial judge “made a series of clear and significant errors in jury selection that, under long-standing United States Supreme Court precedent, undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury at the penalty phase.“Scott has maintained his innocence.Face to Face with Scott Petersonwill be released on Peacock on Aug. 20.

Scott Peterson in 2005.Photo:Justin Sullivan/Getty

Justin Sullivan/Getty

Scott Petersonis speaking out nearly 20 years after he wasconvicted of the murdersof his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child Conner.A new Peacock true-crime docuseries,Face to Face with Scott Peterson, will take a “fresh” look at his criminal case and give the audience some insight into Peterson’s side of the story.The trailer for the three-part docuseries teased Peterson’s first on-camera interview since 2003, with him appearing on a FaceTime call. The series will cover all sides of the case, including the conviction and Jon Buehler’s opinion, who worked as a detective on the case.“He didn’t want to pay child support, didn’t want to pay spousal [support] and this is the way he thought about getting out of it,” Buehler said in the trailer.The trailer also features Peterson’s sister-in-law Janey Peterson, who said that she “believed” Scott was “wrongfully convicted” of her sister’s murder.“The deeper you get into this case, the more questions you have,” a voice says in the trailer.Scott Peterson in 2003.Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe docuseries will also feature conversations with former Modesto Police Department lead detective Al Brocchini, Scott’s former defense attorney Lara Yeretsian, and former ABC News Producer Mike Gudgell, among others, according to a press release. The docuseries will also cover the latest development of the Los Angeles Innocence Projecttaking over Scott’s case in 2024.Scott, who is now 51 years old, was convicted oftwo counts of first-degree murderin 2004 in the death of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, after they went missing in 2002.He was sentenced to the death penalty in 2005. However, in 2020, PEOPLE confirmed that the California Supreme Court has reversed Scott’s death penalty conviction and ordered a new sentencing trial for him. In its ruling, the court said that Peterson’s guilty verdict would stay in place.“Peterson contends his trial was flawed for multiple reasons, beginning with the unusual amount of pretrial publicity that surrounded the case,” the court said in its ruling. “We reject Peterson’s claim that he received an unfair trial as to guilt and thus affirm his convictions for murder.“Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.But the court went on to say that the trial judge “made a series of clear and significant errors in jury selection that, under long-standing United States Supreme Court precedent, undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury at the penalty phase.“Scott has maintained his innocence.Face to Face with Scott Petersonwill be released on Peacock on Aug. 20.

Scott Petersonis speaking out nearly 20 years after he wasconvicted of the murdersof his wife Laci Peterson and their unborn child Conner.

A new Peacock true-crime docuseries,Face to Face with Scott Peterson, will take a “fresh” look at his criminal case and give the audience some insight into Peterson’s side of the story.

The trailer for the three-part docuseries teased Peterson’s first on-camera interview since 2003, with him appearing on a FaceTime call. The series will cover all sides of the case, including the conviction and Jon Buehler’s opinion, who worked as a detective on the case.

“He didn’t want to pay child support, didn’t want to pay spousal [support] and this is the way he thought about getting out of it,” Buehler said in the trailer.

The trailer also features Peterson’s sister-in-law Janey Peterson, who said that she “believed” Scott was “wrongfully convicted” of her sister’s murder.

“The deeper you get into this case, the more questions you have,” a voice says in the trailer.

Scott Peterson in 2003.Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

Debbie Noda/Modesto Bee/Tribune News Service via Getty Images

The docuseries will also feature conversations with former Modesto Police Department lead detective Al Brocchini, Scott’s former defense attorney Lara Yeretsian, and former ABC News Producer Mike Gudgell, among others, according to a press release. The docuseries will also cover the latest development of the Los Angeles Innocence Projecttaking over Scott’s case in 2024.

Scott, who is now 51 years old, was convicted oftwo counts of first-degree murderin 2004 in the death of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, after they went missing in 2002.

He was sentenced to the death penalty in 2005. However, in 2020, PEOPLE confirmed that the California Supreme Court has reversed Scott’s death penalty conviction and ordered a new sentencing trial for him. In its ruling, the court said that Peterson’s guilty verdict would stay in place.

“Peterson contends his trial was flawed for multiple reasons, beginning with the unusual amount of pretrial publicity that surrounded the case,” the court said in its ruling. “We reject Peterson’s claim that he received an unfair trial as to guilt and thus affirm his convictions for murder.”

Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up forPEOPLE’s free True Crime newsletterfor breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.

But the court went on to say that the trial judge “made a series of clear and significant errors in jury selection that, under long-standing United States Supreme Court precedent, undermined Peterson’s right to an impartial jury at the penalty phase.”

Scott has maintained his innocence.

Face to Face with Scott Petersonwill be released on Peacock on Aug. 20.

source: people.com