Scott Peterson’s Mistress Reveals Shocking Claims in Netflix Docuseries

Scott Peterson maintains his innocence in the murder of his wife Laci and their unborn child, Conner. He will likely continue doing so in Peacock’s upcoming documentary, Face to Face with Scott Peterson, where he’ll deliver his first on-air comments in more than 20 years. However, it’s hard to anticipate any significant revelations from him, especially after viewing American Murder: Laci Peterson, Netflix’s three-part docuseries arriving this Thursday, Aug. 14, ahead of the Peacock documentary.

The docuseries features interviews with every key player in the case, except for Scott himself. American Murder provides a straightforward overview that gives both sides the chance to argue Scott’s guilt or innocence. Despite this, it’s hard to imagine viewers will doubt his culpability after watching the series.

Directed by Skye Borgman, known for her work on Netflix’s non-fiction titles like Girl in the Picture, I Just Killed My Dad, and The Truth About Jim, American Murder: Laci Peterson presents no groundbreaking new information. Laci Peterson went missing on December 24, 2002, from her home in Modesto, California while she was eight months pregnant. Her husband Scott reported her disappearance after returning from a fishing trip on Christmas Eve, claiming he found their dog alone in the backyard, dragging its leash—a sign that Laci had been walking the dog.

Laci’s mother Sharon Rocha, along with close friends and family members, recount these harrowing moments when concern turned into panic. Flyers were quickly made, a command center was set up, and search parties organized to look for Laci. During this time, Scott remained calm, unemotional, and largely out of the media spotlight. His behavior, often described as “odd,” became more suspicious when his stories about the days in question didn’t add up.

Scott told neighbors that he was golfing, not fishing, on Christmas Eve. His family knew nothing about the boat he had bought just weeks earlier, and his explanation for not mentioning the boat didn’t make sense. Driving 90 miles to Berkeley Marina to test the boat further raised eyebrows. Although none of these actions proved Scott’s involvement in Laci’s disappearance, they certainly raised red flags.

Scott’s actions after discovering Laci was missing were equally puzzling. Instead of raising an immediate alarm, he washed his clothes, ate pizza, and took a shower before notifying anyone.

Two decades later, Laci’s mother still gets emotional discussing these events. Her first-hand accounts, along with those from friends and detectives, lend an intimate feel to American Murder: Laci Peterson. The series includes home movies, archival reports, photographs, and audio recordings. It also features a significant interview with Amber Frey, who soon became central to the story. Amber recalls how, after hearing about Laci’s disappearance, she contacted the police to reveal she had been in a relationship with Scott for several months. Scott had initially claimed to be single and later told her that his wife had died.

Amber’s testimony, supported by secretly recorded phone calls, suggested Scott had envisioned a future with her, giving him a potential motive for wanting to escape his marriage. When Laci’s body was discovered near the location where Scott claimed he had gone fishing, the prosecution felt confident enough to proceed with a trial.

The trial attracted significant media attention and ended with Scott’s conviction and a death-penalty sentence. Jurors have maintained that the outcome was not a foregone conclusion. In American Murder: Laci Peterson, Scott’s sister and sister-in-law argue he was wronged by the justice system, but they offer no new evidence to suggest his innocence.

Criminal profiler Sharon Hagan argues that Scott’s behavior after Laci’s disappearance—like avoiding the media and using his unborn child’s nursery for storage—demonstrates a disconnectedness inconsistent with that of a grieving husband and father. The documentary also highlights Scott’s suspicious actions, such as researching bay tides, and being found near the Mexican border with significant cash and supplies.

The idea that another assailant, such as the burglars who robbed a nearby house, was responsible seems highly implausible. While American Murder: Laci Peterson may not offer new insights, it serves as a reasonably definitive summary of Scott Peterson’s alleged crimes.

Source: The Daily Beast