Scott Peterson will not be able to use his murdered wife's insurance policy to pay for his death penalty appeal, according to a decision by a California appeals court.
PHOTO GALLERIES
Case in pictures- Evidence file
- Verdict: Guilty
- Verdict: Death
- The other woman
- Laci's photo album
- Peterson family album
- Tour the Peterson house
- Motherhood cut short
- Hottest ticket in town
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INTERACTIVE FEATURES
KEY DOCUMENTS
- The Wiretaps
Read the transcripts, listen to the tapes of Scott Peterson's phonecalls. - Frey Phone Transcript
Police recorded this conversation between Amber Frey and Scott Peterson after Frey went to police following Laci Peterson's disappearance. - Jury Instructions
Judge's instructions to the jury for deliberatons. - Police Interview
This transcript shows the exchange between investigators and Scott Peterson less than 24 hours after Laci Peterson's disappearance (PDF). - Rocha-Peterson Call
Laci Peterson's mother and Scott Peterson had this Feb. 2003 phone conversation that was taped by police. - Complaint
Peterson was charged with two counts of murder in the slayings of his pregnant wife, Laci, and unborn son. - Arrest Warrant
Police obtained this warrant prior to arresting Scott Peterson for the murders of his wife and unborn child. - Booking Sheet
Following his April 2003 arrest in San Diego, Peterson waived extradition back to Modesto. - Laci's Coroner Report
The coroner produced this document after Laci Peterson's body was discovered. - Conner's Report
This report was prepared by the coroner after the unborn baby's remains were found. - Venue Change Motion
Claiming Peterson can not get a fair trial in his hometown, the defense sought to move the trial to another county. - Pawn Slip
Deanna Renfro pawned a watch at a Modesto shop in Dec. 2002 similar to one Laci Peterson was trying to sell on eBay around the time of her disappearance.
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- •May 26, 2006
Scott Peterson and juror are pen pals, says report - •April 3, 2006
Peterson's family offers $250K reward for his exoneration - •Dec. 19, 2005
Laci Peterson's mother awarded life insurance - •Oct. 22, 2005
Scott Peterson won't get Laci's life insurance - •Sept. 29, 2005
Ex-Peterson attorney writing a book - •Sept. 28, 2005
Peterson seeks life insurance money - •Aug. 15, 2005
Former Peterson mistress Amber Frey brings story to others - •Aug. 11, 2005
Authorities: No blood, tissue on knife found at Peterson home - •Aug. 1, 2005
Peterson thanks supporters on Web site - •July 12, 2005
Authorities analyzing knife found at Peterson home - •June 14, 2005
Trial date set for civil suit - •June 7, 2005
Sharon Rocha plans to write book - •April 1, 2005
Fearing a killer's profit, Laci's parents up suit - •March 24, 2005
Peterson experts cost more than $200K
SENTENCING
- •March 17, 2005
Police, prosecutors break silence - •March 16, 2005
Judge sentences Scott Peterson to death - •Jan. 9, 2005
In Court TV interview, Frey talks of trial, book - •Jan. 4, 2005
Frey's book discusses life after Peterson - •Jan. 4, 2005
Read book excerpts
PENALTY PHASE
- •Dec. 20, 2004
Laci Peterson's mother releases statement - •Dec. 14, 2004
Despite verdict, Peterson may never be executed - •Dec. 13, 2004
Peterson jurors speak about guilty verdict - •Dec. 13, 2004
Jury recommends death - •Dec. 13, 2004
Verdict reached - •Dec. 9, 2004
Jurors begin deliberating possible death sentence - •Dec. 9, 2004
Prosecutor: 'Monstrous plan' deserves death - •Dec. 8, 2004
Peterson's mother begs jury to spare her son death - •Dec. 7, 2004
Neighbor draws on family murder to save Peterson - •Dec. 6, 2004
Coach, principal and others recall Peterson fondly - •Dec. 3, 2004
Brother says Peterson couldn't have murdered wife - •Dec. 2, 2004
Family, friends plea with jurors to spare Peterson - •Dec. 1, 2004
Peterson weeps as father recalls his childhood - •Nov. 30, 2004
Victim's mother lashes out at Peterson on the stand - •Nov. 30, 2004
Prosecutor: Peterson deserves death for killings - •Nov. 29, 2004
Calif. high court refuses to order new jury - •Nov. 29, 2004
Read the motion for a new jury for the penalty phase - •Nov. 24, 2004
Jurors face difficult decision over Peterson's fate - •Nov. 24, 2004
Appeals court denies bid to change venue, jury - •Nov. 22, 2004
Penalty phase postponed until after Thanksgiving - •Nov. 19, 2004
Geragos must return to beg for Peterson's life - •Nov. 17, 2004
Defense seeks new jury, venue for penalty phase - •Nov. 16, 2004
Geragos faces ethics attack - •Nov. 15, 2004
Experts: Peterson's life hangs on emotional words
VERDICT
- •Nov. 15, 2004
eBay auctioneers cash in on Peterson memorabilia - •Nov. 12, 2004
Jurors find Scott Peterson guilty of murder - •Nov. 12, 2004
Listen to the verdict
- •Nov. 12, 2004
Photo gallery: Verdict reactions
CLOSINGS & DELIBERATIONS
- •Nov. 11, 2004
Jury foreman dismissed in Scott Peterson murder trial - •Nov. 11, 2004
Source: Peterson jury foreman wanted off panel - •Nov. 10, 2004
Past juror troubles from O.J. to Binion - •Nov. 9, 2004
Judge removes juror from Peterson trial - •Nov. 9, 2004
Deliberations continue on apparent rocky path - •Nov. 8, 2004
Jurors might be having trouble reaching verdict - •Nov. 5, 2004
Jurors want to see Peterson's boat - •Nov. 4, 2004
Judge stands firm against cameras in Peterson verdict - •Nov. 4, 2004
Attorney, an avid notetaker, chosen as foreman - •Nov. 3, 2004
Jurors begin deliberating Scott Peterson's fate - •Nov. 2, 2004
Defense: Evidence has reasonable explanations - •Nov. 1, 2004
Exclusive: Juror has only eight days to deliberate - •Nov. 1, 2004
Prosecution delivers closing arguments - •Oct. 29, 2004
Judge: Jurors may consider second-degree murder - •Oct. 29, 2004
Gamblers: Odds are Peterson found guilty of murder
REBUTTAL CASE
- •Oct. 27, 2004
No witnesses take stand during prosecutors' rebuttal
DEFENSE CASE
- •Oct. 26, 2004
Peterson's defense rests after 14 witnesses - •Oct. 25, 2004
Parents take responsibility for Peterson's behavior - •Oct. 25, 2004
Peterson talks golf as wife's remains tested - •Oct. 21, 2004
Expert: Laci's unborn son lived at least five days - •Oct. 20, 2004
Dog handler: Laci's scent at marina inconclusive - •Oct. 20, 2004
Peterson defense links transients to wife's murder - •Oct. 19, 2004
Juror's note offers aid in cross-examination - •Oct. 18, 2004
Expert: Peterson would not profit from wife's murder - •Oct. 12, 2004
Peterson defense delayed a week - •Oct. 12, 2004
Defense likely to say mom abducted, child born alive
PROSECUTION'S CASE
- •Oct. 12, 2004
Quiz: Test your knowledge of case against Peterson - •Oct. 6, 2004
Prosecutors turn pitiful start into powerful finale - •Oct. 5, 2004
Witness suggests Peterson was ready to flee - •Oct. 4, 2004
Expert links fishing route to area of unborn son's body - •Sept. 29, 2004
Detective: I tried to clear Scott Peterson - •Sept. 29, 2004
Jurors consider possible tip about loitering men - •Sept. 28, 2004
Tremors shake courthouse during testimony - •Sept. 27, 2004
Detective: Frey wasn't Peterson's first mistress - •Sept. 27, 2004
Jury hears Peterson's explanation for odd behavior - •Sept. 27, 2004
Police tape of the Petersons' home - •Sept. 23, 2004
Jurors view home movies starring a cheerful Laci - •Sept. 21, 2004
Psychics weigh in on Peterson case - •Sept. 22, 2004
Expert: Unborn son died at time of wife's vanishing - •Sept. 21, 2004
Jurors watch TV interviews revealing Peterson's lies - •Sept. 21, 2004
Transcript: Diane Sawyer interview - •Sept. 21, 2004
Video: Diane Sawyer interview - •Sept. 21, 2004
Transcript: Ted Rowlands interview - •Sept. 21, 2004
Transcript: Gloria Gomez interview - •Sept. 21, 2004
Detective: 41 reasons pointed them to bay - •Sept. 20, 2004
Detective hints at 82 pounds of missing cement - •Sept. 20, 2004
Detective: Peterson promptly mentioned suspect - •Sept. 20, 2004
Transcript: "I cut my hand that day." - •Sept. 20, 2004
Transcript: "There's chicken wire in your truck." - •Sept. 16, 2004
Juror in tears over autopsy photos of Peterson fetus - •Sept. 15, 2004
Jurors view graphic autopsy photos of Laci Peterson - •Sept. 14, 2004
Expert: Debris near Laci, fetus unrelated to murders - •Sept. 13, 2004
Victim's parents absent from trial after difficult week - •Sept. 13, 2004
Expert found no traces of Laci Peterson's blood - •Sept. 13, 2004
Petersons return to front after judge reconsiders - •Sept. 9, 2004
Father admits Peterson never mentioned alibi - •Sept. 8, 2004
Witness: Peterson tried to auction wife's watch - •Sept. 7, 2004
Defense: Detectives ignored possible alternate lead - •Sept. 3, 2004
Other cases of motherhood cut short - •Sept. 2, 2004
Police: Peterson tried to evade undercover agents - •Sept. 1, 2004
Defense takes bite out of dog's tracking skills - •Aug. 31, 2004
Dog handler: Peterson made odd requests at search - •Aug. 30, 2004
Peterson admitted affair to brother-in-law - •Aug. 30, 2004
Defense: Web use disproves prosecutors' timeline - •Aug. 26, 2004
Defense cross-examines supervisor of wiretaps - •Aug. 25, 2004
Taped calls catch Peterson in lies to family, friends - •Aug. 24, 2004
Quiz: Test your knowledge of mistress' testimony - •Aug. 24, 2004
Mistress concedes Peterson never declared his love - •Aug, 23, 2004
Defense opens mistress' cross-examination with joke - •Aug. 20, 2004
Gamblers: Odds are Peterson is guilty of murder - •Aug. 18, 2004
Judge delays trial, citing 'potential development' - •Aug. 17, 2004
Peterson tearfully begged mistress for meeting - •Aug. 16, 2004
Peterson, mistress argued after wife vanished - •Aug. 12, 2004
In tape, mistress blasts Peterson for his lies - •Aug. 11, 2004
With wife gone, Peterson promised mistress a future - •Aug. 10, 2004
Peterson's ex-mistress takes the stand - •Aug. 9, 2004
Frey's testimony brings drama, but evidence? - •Aug. 5, 2004
'Potentially exculpatory' evidence prompts delay - •Aug. 4, 2004
Police: Peterson studied bay before disappearance - •Aug. 3, 2004
Judge strikes testimony, chastises prosecutors - •Aug. 3, 2004
Peterson signed up for porn after wife vanished - •Aug. 2, 2004
Peterson was plagued by cash troubles, expert says - •July 29, 2004
Judge rejects Peterson defense's third mistrial bid - •July 29, 2004
Report: Peterson's lawyer wants public money - •July 27, 2004
Peterson jury views boat - •July 26, 2004
Fishing expert says Peterson had wrong tackle - •July 22, 2004
One hair or two in Peterson's boat? - •July 21, 2004
Jurors view remains of Laci Peterson's body - •July 19, 2004
Peterson detective recounts dead ends - •July 15, 2004
Defense shoots holes in evidence against Peterson - •July 14, 2004
Peterson seizes on accusations against detective - •July 14, 2004
Judge weighs TV interview - •July 13, 2004
Detective describes finding hair in boat - •July 12, 2004
Testimony focuses on 'nothing' search of home - •July 7, 2004
Photos: pregnant woman fits in Peterson's boat, truck - •July 7, 2004
Analyst: Photos suggest Peterson's fetus died in utero - •July 7, 2004
Excerpt of Laci Peterson autopsy report - •July 7, 2004
Excerpt of Peterson baby autopsy report - •July 6, 2004
Witnesses describe finding remains of Peterson baby - •July 6, 2004
A mystery woman, a brown van and a rape - •July 6, 2004
See the pawn slip for a watch similar to Laci Peterson's - •July 6, 2004
Police statement regarding the rape - •July 6, 2004
Renfro's probation order - •June 30, 2004
Mistress's friend: Peterson on the prowl for women - •June 29, 2004
Conventioneers recount Peterson's bawdiness - •June 29, 2004
Prosecutors fight back to boost detective's credibility - •June 29, 2004
Hottest ticket in town: Audio photogallery - •June 28, 2004
Defense focuses on woman who broke into home - •June 24, 2004
Detective admits errors in early investigation - •June 24, 2004
Chart of Scott Peterson's 'suspicious' behavior - •June 24, 2004
Peterson case attracting scandal-starved journalists - •June 23, 2004
Dismissed juror says Peterson is innocent - •June 22, 2004
Jurors hear Peterson's alibi through taped interview - •June 21, 2004
Judge rules juror conversation was innocent - •June 17, 2004
Juror speaks to Laci Peterson's brother - •June 17, 2004
Jewelry presents new mystery - •June 16, 2004
A murder trial is no laughing matter, or is it? - •June 15, 2004
Officer: Peterson quick with evidence of his alibi - •June 14, 2004
Peterson lawyer angrily demands mistrial - •June 10, 2004
Witness: Area burgled around time of disappearance - •June 9, 2004
Cousin: Peterson more upset over burnt chicken - •June 8, 2004
Laci's stepdad rips Scott Peterson's fishing story - •June 7, 2004
Laci's mother takes the stand - •June 3, 2004
Witnesses recall last time they saw Laci alive
OPENING STATEMENTS
- •June 2, 2004
Defense: Two-timer, yes, but no double murderer - •June 1, 2004
Prosecutor: All evidence points to Peterson's guilt - •June 1, 2004
Mother knew something amiss when Laci missing
JURY SELECTION
- •June 1, 2004
Peterson trial set to begin - •May 28, 2004
Profiles of Peterson jurors - •May 27, 2004
Jury seated in Scott Peterson double-murder trial - •May 11, 2004
Judge rejects request to move murder trial - •May 4, 2004
Peterson defense seeks venue change - •March 29, 2004
Scott Peterson's ex-mistress gives birth - •April 23, 2004
Judge seals letter that points finger at another - •April 14, 2004
Potential juror excused for lying to get on panel - •March 31, 2004
Potential juror accused of lying to get on panel - •March 29, 2004
The two sides of Mark Geragos - •March 22, 2004
Peterson's TV interviews admitted into evidence - •March 9, 2004
Defense may request another venue change - •March 9, 2004
Potential jurors asked host of personal questions - •March 4, 2004
Jury selection begins in Peterson trial
PRETRIAL
- •Sept. 25, 2003
Geragos: I'm still on Peterson case - •Sept. 17, 2003
Geragos' other trial - •Sept. 2, 2003
Can DNA link Peterson to murder? - •August 22, 2003
Victims' remains to be released - •August 12, 2003
Forensic scientists take samples from bodies - •August 11, 2003
Henry Lee signs onto to defense team - •August 6, 2003
Documents: Peterson was offered plea - •July 22, 2003
Peterson wants bombshell evidence kept secret - •July 9, 2003
File on second dead woman off limits to defense - •June 26, 2003
An annoyed Peterson speaks out at hearing - •June 24, 2003
Case attracting scandal-starved journalists - •June 19, 2003
More wiretapped phone calls discovered - •June 16, 2003
Peterson flooded with fan letters in jail - •June 13, 2003
Peterson case judge imposes gag order - •June 12, 2003
Gag order issued in Peterson case - •June 6, 2003
Autopsy sealed; no decisions on wire tap, gag order - •June 5, 2003
Ex-girlfriend opposes gag order - •June 3, 2003
Lawyers want warrants to remain sealed - •May 30, 2003
Autopsy leak infuriates family - •May 29, 2003
TV report: Baby's body was taped, cut - •May 28, 2003
Judge orders taped calls be handed to defense - •May 27, 2003
Judge sets preliminary hearing date - •May 23, 2003
Peterson camp searches for van - •May 20, 2003
Peterson's ex willing to testify - •May 15, 2003
Judge orders autopsy results sealed - •May 14, 2003
Reporters notified Peterson's phone was tapped - •May 9, 2003
Judge seals more court papers - •May 5, 2003
Judge refuses to step down - •May 4, 2003
Thousands mourn Laci and Connor at memorial service - •May 2, 2003
Winona Ryder's lawyer takes Scott Peterson's case - •May 1, 2003
Even with private lawyer, public could still pay - •April 23, 2003
Peterson assigned public defenders - •April 23, 2003
Prosecutors to seek death penalty - •April 23, 2003
Prosecutors think Laci was murdered at home - •April 22, 2003
Laci's parents speak out - •April 21, 2003
Scott Peterson arraigned for murder
- •March 2, 2004
Judge admits wiretap evidence - •March 1, 2004
Evidence haggle continues - •Feb. 27, 2004
Jurors won't be sequestered during Peterson trial - •Feb. 26, 2004
Laci Peterson's scent found at husband's boat - •Feb. 26, 2004
Peterson free to sell his story to media - •Feb. 25, 2004
Judge says trial to take at least five months - •Feb. 24, 2004
Jury selection scheduled to begin early March - •Feb. 23, 2004
Prosecution outlines Peterson's alleged motive - •Feb. 23, 2004
Peterson's lawyers lose bid to call judge to testify - •Feb. 19, 2004
Lawyers argue over wiretapped conversations - •Feb. 18, 2004
Judge admits GPS technology as evidence - •Feb. 9, 2004
Defense wants GPS technology out of evidence - •Feb. 9, 2004
Witnesses and jurors to remain confidential - •Feb. 2, 2004
No cameras for Peterson trial - •Jan. 27, 2004
Capital case veteran chosen to preside over trial - •Jan. 23, 2004
Trial set, but still no judge - •Jan. 20, 2004
Trial moved to San Mateo County - •Jan. 20, 2004
Gerogos cites burden borne by Peterson's parents - •Jan. 7, 2004
Judge moves trial out of Modesto - •Jan. 6, 2004
Change of venue hearing slated - •Dec. 16, 2003
Defense: Media created "lynch mob atmosphere" - •Dec. 12, 2003
Emotions run high at December hearing - •Dec. 3, 2003
Trial set for Jan. 26 - •Nov. 25, 2003
Peterson wants money, truck back
PRELIMINARY HEARING
- •Nov. 18, 2003
Peterson ordered to stand trial for murder - •Nov. 17, 2003
Peterson leaves for medical examiner's testimony - •Nov. 14, 2003
Peterson defense: police rushed to judgment - •Nov. 13, 2003
Detective: Peterson visited bay before body found - •Nov. 12, 2003
Frey agreed to tape phone calls, detective testified - •Nov. 6, 2003
Detective: Peterson prematurely said he was widower - •Nov. 4, 2003
Officer saw no sign of a cleanup - •Nov. 3, 2003
Defense strikes back with DNA testimony - •Oct. 31, 2003
Witnesses cast doubt on Peterson's story - •Oct. 30, 2003
Splitting hairs over DNA testing - •Oct. 29, 2003
Hearing begins with DNA lesson - •Oct. 28, 2003
Will lawyers deliver promised Perry Mason moments? - •Oct. 24, 2003
Peterson prepares for preliminary hearing - •August 28, 2003
Preliminary hearing to remain open to public - •August 22, 2003
Defense appeals for refusal of prelim public access - •August 18, 2003
Cameras banned from preliminary hearing - •August 14, 2003
Defense argues for cameras - •August 13, 2003
Public service or spectacle?
THE INVESTIGATION
- •May 19, 2003
Divers continue searching bay for evidence - •April 18, 2003
Scott Peterson arrested; bodies identified - •April 17, 2003
ID of bodies focused solely on Laci Peterson - •April 16, 2003
DNA testing on bodies could take weeks - •March 5, 2003
Police: Case reclassified as homicide - •Feb. 19, 2003
Police search Peterson home again - •Feb. 10, 2003
Due date arrives for Laci Peterson - •Feb. 5, 2003
Husband sells missing wife's SUV - •Jan. 28, 2003
Scott Peterson admits affair - •Jan. 21, 2003
Peterson home burglarized; no link seen - •Jan. 20, 2003
Husband, under scrutiny, joins search - •Jan. 17, 2003
Laci's relatives: Police say husband was having affair - •Jan. 13, 2003
Boat anchor, not missing woman, found in marina - •Jan. 10, 2003
Object found in Berkeley Marina - •Jan. 3, 2003
Police seek to verify husband's whereabouts - •Jan. 2, 2003
Foul play focus in disappearance
CASE IN BRIEF
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Laci Peterson, a 27-year-old wife who was eight months pregnant, disappeared on Christmas Eve, prompting a nationwide search. But when the bodies of the Modesto, Calif., woman and her unborn child were found four months later, her husband, Scott, was charged with two counts of murder.
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