Sun 11 Jul 2004
Posted on 07/12/2004 5:39:31 AM PDT by runningbear
‘No Joy in Our Lives’
Peterson's Parents Speak Out on Son's Murder Trial
July 9, 2004 — A year and a half ago Lee and Jackie Peterson were eagerly awaiting the birth of their grandson. Today, they say, there is no joy in their lives.
Watch Barbara Walters' full report tonight on 20/20 at 10 p.m.
Their son Scott is on trial, accused of the savage murder of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, a baby they planned to name Conner.
Lee and Jackie Peterson tell 20/20's Barbara Walters they are convinced of their son's innocence. But as the case unfolds in a Redwood City, Calif., courthouse, the Petersons must reconcile two versions of their son: one, a wrongly accused husband who grieves for his murdered wife and unborn son, and the other, an adulterer turned cold-blooded monster. ........
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Peterson Trial Enters 7th Week
Jurors in Scott Peterson's double-murder trial have had more time outside the courtroom than in it recently to mull the prosecution's claims that the former fertilizer salesman killed his pregnant wife.
SLIDESHOW: Peterson Case Images
Heather's Trial Notes
The case resumes today following a four-day weekend -- the beginning of its seventh week, one that could see the most-anticipated witness called to the stand.
Prosecutors are still making their case that Peterson killed his wife in their Modesto home on or around Dec. 24, 2002, trucked the body to San Francisco Bay in a large tool box and plunged it overboard from a small boat.
His alleged motive: an affair with massage therapist Amber Frey.
Frey, who began cooperating with authorities soon after Laci Peterson was reported missing, could testify this week. Though a judge has imposed a gag order, preventing attorneys from discussing who will be called, court officials recently advised media about special procedures for when Frey testifies. .........
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Phone records raise queries
By JOHN COTÉ and GARTH STAPLEY
BEE STAFF WRITERS
Last Updated: July 10, 2004, 07:04:26 AM PDT
Scott Peterson's girlfriend called a Fresno police homicide detective's home in the days before and after Peterson's wife disappeared, partial cell phone records show.
Detective Richard Byrd's name surfaced in Peterson's double-murder trial during questioning about when Amber Frey called Modesto police about her relationship with Peterson and her whereabouts the day that Laci Peterson was reported missing.
Frey placed an almost hourlong call to Byrd's home the night of Dec. 21, 2002 -- three days before Peterson was reported missing, according to the phone records.
The next two calls from Frey's cell phone were to Scott Peterson the next morning, the documents show.
Frey called Byrd's home at least three times, for a total of 84 minutes, from Dec. 21, 2002, to Jan. 2, 2003, the records show. A 26-minute call from Frey's cell phone to Byrd's home took place the evening of Jan. 1, 2003 -- two days after Frey reportedly became aware that Peterson was married and his wife was missing.
Byrd declined to comment on the phone records, Frey's calls or the nature of their relationship.........
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THE PETERSON TRIAL
Prosecution faulted by observers in court
Defense seems to be scoring points during D.A.'s time
Harriet Chiang, Chronicle Legal Affairs Writer
Sunday, July 11, 2004
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Is Scott Peterson's defense team that good? Or are the prosecutors just not up to snuff?
That's what veteran trial lawyers are mulling over as they watch prosecutors try to convince a jury in Redwood City that Peterson is guilty of double murder.
After all, legal experts say, this is the prosecution's chance to bring out its most incriminating evidence, to build a rock-solid case against the Modesto fertilizer salesman who is accused of the 2002 slaying of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son.
But after five weeks of testimony, Mark Geragos, Peterson's noted defense attorney, instead seems be scoring one point after another, experts say.
During intense cross-examinations, Geragos has been able to produce evidence supporting his version of the facts, hammer away at the credibility of prosecution witnesses and even assume control of the courtroom, according to lawyers who have been observing the trial from the gallery of the Redwood City courtroom.......
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For all out missed this ping over the weekend
Sun 11 Jul 2004
Double act: Experts believe Senator John Edwards, right, brings real strengths to John Kerry’s Democratic ticket. He is an attractive figure who may help Kerry appeal to centrist voters in the presidential quest.
Picture: Justin Sullivan/ Getty Images
Dream team ready for Bush
ALEX MASSIE IN WASHINGTON
BATTLE is now officially joined. John Kerry’s selection of John Edwards as his running mate completes the rival tickets for this year’s presidential election and allows the campaign to start in full-blooded earnest.
Already Kerry’s choice is reaping rewards. Edwards, whose sunny, optimistic populism appealed to independent and moderate voters during the primary season, fills in some of the blanks in Kerry’s political curriculum vitae.
Where Kerry is a son of privilege, Edwards is self-made and his southern charm neatly balances Kerry’s New England and mildly aristocratic appearance while also giving the ticket a geographic spread that makes it seem as though it is appealing to all America.
On the stump, too, it is merely a small exaggeration to argue that in terms of eloquence Edwards is to Kerry as Tony Blair is to George W Bush.
An initial, post-announcement, CBS poll gave Kerry a four-point boost but that may only be the beginning of the good news for the Democrat challenger.
Perhaps in an effort to shake voters out of complacency, Bush’s own campaign strategists said they expect Kerry to have a 15-point lead by the end of the month, boosted as he will be by the acres of publicity Edwards has brought and, more importantly, by the party’s convention...........
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Hey, that's right. She had a facial WAX. She waxed her face, so why not her legs?
I've never "waxed", I know some people get facial waxing and "bikini" waxing, so wouldn't such a person also wax her legs?
I've never "waxed", I know some people get facial waxing and "bikini" waxing, so wouldn't such a person also wax her legs?
I would agree, if she had her face waxed, more than likely she had her legs done.
I'm just an old country girl, I'd rather spend my money on treats for my dogs so I'll keep shaving my legs.
"The only people I've ever known to ball up a piece of clothing and put it in a drawer have been little boys. And, mentally, that is what Scott is."
EXACTLY!!
Nah, he's just very active, with a high pain threshold. He runs and get's blisters that bleed, or works outide and gets scratches from thorns, or while hiking. It's just normal everyday little cuts.
I have no idea if he decided to do it 3minutes before, a minute before or weeks before..
I believe he told Amber what his subconscience really wished for..He wished to "lose" Laci, the responsibilities of fatherhood, the hiding his doublelife, the danger and complications(both imagewise and financial) in discovery and divorce...and so the time came..
He had the means (his own strength, the boat to dispose of Laci's body), the motive(freedom), the opportunity from 8:30pm the 23rd,I don't know if he made one trip or two to the bay ..
I believe it happened while she was getting ready for bed on the 23rd. The color of her pants, worn to the salon, blouse (photgraphed on 24th) in dirty clothes basket she wore to the salon and she had on a bra. Blouse found in Feb. by Amy during a search with police, wadded up in a drawer.
My husband is on Coumadin (blood thinner) because he has an artificial valve. Any little scratch (from his watch at night as he forgets to take it off) and he bleeds.
But Devil, speaking of cleaning up. Did you catch I think it was a Dateline the other night on how clean we think Hotel's/Motel's are? They showed urine and semen and other body stuff were all over the place after the rooms were cleaned. All the way up the walls even. Some people are just gross.
The only people I've ever known to ball up a piece of clothing and put it in a drawer have been little boys. And, mentally, that is what Scott is.
and to me that is an indication of scotts feelings(disgust) about laci her shirt all balled up and discarded in drawer not the grieving man who would hung it back on a hanger waiting for laci to return and wear again
If I see this stupid statement put forth one more time I'm afraid I'll do serious damage to my pretty good monitor.
AMBER FRY was simply the bimbo of the month (albeit, at least a bimbo with some scruples).
Peterhead's motive was that he was not ABOUT to be tied down with domestic living (i.e., as a PAPPA). The timing of his crime should make it obvious .... from this scumbag's perspective, the poor darlin' was terrifyingly close to the delivery room.
Why post this crap?
Yeah, that's REAL unusual. (/sarcasm)
Yes she did get a facial on December 23rd. It's entirely possible she may have had her legs waxed.
I agree with you about the motive. Peterson had absolutely NO intention of marrying Amber. As you say, she was the Bimbo of the month. He would have soon moved on. The entire motive in my books is simple: FREEDOM!! Freedom from being a husband, freedom from being a father, freedom from any committments at all. THAT little boy was going to ruin everything for this pr**k!!
I think the blood droplets were on the quilt (comforter). If it was Laci's blood and her pants were still on, I find it somewhat unusual.
I've known about the filth in hotel rooms for a very long time. That's why some hotels fold the blankets inside two flat sheets. It helps keep the blankets away from the skin. Don't ever sit on top of the hotel bed spread or furniture, naked, either. Remember that others have, before you.
Oh, yuk!...
EGGSACTLY!
The blood was reported as 2 drops on the comforter(bed covering)..We don't know whose blood yet...
This is what awaits her is she doesn't kick it.
"angry burnt chicken guy"?
I have heard mention of the burnt chicken but I don't have the actual story. Could someone update me on this incident? Thanks
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