Prosecutors say a boatload of evidence shows Scott Peterson killed his wife and unborn son – so much so that his quest for new DNA testing doesn't matter.
A California jury found Scott Peterson guilty of murdering his 27-year-old pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, after a five-month trial in 2004. Over the years, he's had multiple failed appeals but succeeded in having his death penalty overturned in favor of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
Before police arrested him with bleached-blonde hair and $15,000 near the Mexico border, he bought a Mercedes in cash and told the seller his name was 'Jacqueline,' according to prosecutors. The seller, identified as Michael Griffin, asked him if the car was for his wife. 'No, that's my name,' Peterson replied, according to the filing. Griffin asked him if it was a 'French thing.' 'No, it's kind of a boy-named-Sue type thing,' Peterson told him.
After returning from the Berkeley Marina, where he is believed to have thrown his wife's remains overboard, Peterson returned to his home in Modesto to find the family's dog in the backyard with its leash on. He went inside through unlocked French doors in the rear, ate pizza and drank some milk. Police immediately took issue with Peterson's story, according to prosecutors, asking him why he was wearing light clothing if he'd gone fishing on a cold, overcast day.
Peterson, who has always maintained his innocence, is currently serving a life prison sentence. He is due back in court on May 29 for a hearing on the DNA dispute. Fox News' Michael Lundin contributed to this report.
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