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Judge gives mom Peterson life insurance Court says Sharon Rocha should receive $250,000 By SUSAN HERENDEEN BEE STAFF WRITER Last Updated: December 17, 2005, 04:39:00 AM PST Sharon Rocha's quest to recover the proceeds of a $250,000 life insurance policy on her daughter, Laci Peterson,ended Friday. Stanislaus County Superior Court Judge Roger Beauchesne ruled in favor of Rocha, reconfirming two previous judgments he made in the case. He also noted the "tortured procedural history" that led to his final decision. The court has heard the case once a month since September. Under state law, people who kill their spouses...

The mother of murder victim Laci Peterson is writing a book about her experiences. Sharon Rocha is expected to provide a revealing look at the celebrated Laci Peterson murder case in her book, “For Laci.” The book has been listed on the website of Crown Publishing, a division of Random House. Peterson’s stepfather, Ron Grantski, told the Modesto Bee that he would be helping Rocha write the book. “A lot of truths haven't been told, and I kind of think they should be,” Grantski said. "Everyone has written little bits and pieces. This story is going to be a good...