National Briefing | West: California: Award In Murder Case

Laci Peterson's mother Sharon Rocha is awarded $250,000 proceeds from her daughter's life insurance after court dispute with her son-in-law Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife

National Briefing | West: California: Case Of Laci Peterson's Insurance

Laci Peterson's mother, Sharon Rocha, and Peterson's husband, Scott Peterson, both want to claim Ms Peterson's $250,000 life insurance policy; California judge sets court date to decide; Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his wife and her fetus; his lawyer says he will not give up insurance claim until his appeals are exhausted; photo

Scott Peterson Sentenced to Death for Killing Pregnant Wife

by By DEAN E. MURPHY
On Wednesday, a judge in California formally imposed the death sentence that was recommended by jurors in December.

Scott Peterson's Other Woman Speaks (Again). What's Left to Say?

by By JANET MASLIN
Amber Frey has reached the top of the best-seller list with her own pious and inessential version of her life with Laci Peterson's murderer.

Arts, Briefly; Scott Peterson's Ex-Girlfriend Tops Best-Seller List

by By EDWARD WYATT; COMPILED BY LAWRENCE VAN GELDER
Arts, Briefly column; Witness, memoir by convicted murderer Scott Peterson's former girlfriend, Amber Frey, tops New York Times nonfiction best-seller list

Jury Says Scott Peterson Should Die for Murder

by By DEAN E. MURPHY; CAROLYN MARSHALL CONTRIBUTED REPORTING FROM REDWOOD CITY FOR THIS ARTICLE.
After three days of deliberations, a jury determined Scott Peterson should be put to death for murdering his pregnant wife.

National Briefing | West: California: Peterson Jury Breaks For Weekend

by By DEAN E. MURPHY (NYT)
Jurors in Scott Peterson murder case quit for weekend after deliberating nearly eight and half hours over two days without reaching decision in sentencing phase of trial

Jury Begins Deliberating Scott Peterson's Punishment

by By DEAN E. MURPHY
The jury in Scott Peterson's double murder trial began its final task on Thursday, retiring behind closed doors to decide whether Mr. Peterson ought to die.

Scott Peterson's Mother Pleads With Jurors for a Life Sentence

by By DEAN E. MURPHY
Scott Peterson's mother, Jackie Peterson, tearfully begs jurors who convicted him of killing his wife and unborn son to spare his life; suggests that Scott Peterson grieves and does not deserve to be 'painted as a devil'

Scott Peterson's Father Paints a Picture of a Model Son

by By DEAN E. MURPHY
Scott Peterson wept softly in a courtroom on Wednesday as his father spoke tenderly of his own father's death and again when he professed his steadfast love for Mr. Peterson.

Familiar face prevails at Douglas XC meet - Meade County Times Tribune

3 Sep 2008 at 7:55pm

Familiar face prevails at Douglas XC meet
Meade County Times Tribune, SD - Sep 3, 2008
Sturgis head coach Scott Peterson said via e-mail Takahashi broke away from the lead pack midway through the race and increased her margin the rest of the ...

Federal act on killing of unborn child untested - Houston Chronicle

31 Aug 2008 at 1:38am

Federal act on killing of unborn child untested
Houston Chronicle, United States - Aug 30, 2008
Her body and that of a fetus were found on the shore of San Francisco Bay in April 2003, the same month that police arrested Scott Peterson. ...

Laci Peterson's mom recruits celebrities for benefit - San Jose Mercury News

19 Aug 2008 at 2:09pm

Laci Peterson's mom recruits celebrities for benefit
San Jose Mercury News,  USA - Aug 19, 2008
Scott Peterson arrived on death row in March 2005, where he awaits appeals. appeared on "Larry King Live" several times, discussing the case. ...

Scott Peterson, Lake Park, Letter: They?ve already tried, and ... - In-Forum

16 Aug 2008 at 1:01am

Scott Peterson, Lake Park, Letter: They?ve already tried, and ...
In-Forum, ND - Aug 15, 2008
So, Citizens Against Unprofessional Teacher Misconduct has already tried and convicted Hawley, Minn., teacher Marlyn John Keller? And he hasn?t even had his ...

Scott Peterson joins college faculty - Quartzsite Times

14 Aug 2008 at 2:19pm

Scott Peterson joins college faculty
Quartzsite Times, CA - Aug 14, 2008
Scott Peterson has joined the Palo Verde College faculty as a CIS (Computer Information Science) and Business instructor, replacing Linda Martin, ...