Sneak peek: Scott Peterson: Case in Question
- Dec 18, 2024
- 3:28
- Full Episode
He was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife. The “other woman” recorded his calls for the prosecution. With his death sentence now overturned there’s a renewed push to clear him. "48 Hours" contributor Jonathan Vigliotti reports Saturday, December 21 at 9/8c on CBS and streaming on Paramount+.
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the Scott Peterson case, media frenzy, and the recent overturning of his death penalty conviction.
Key points
- Scott Peterson's Conviction. Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, but new developments have emerged.
- The Disappearance of Lacy Peterson. Lacy Peterson, a pregnant woman, vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, sparking a nationwide search.
- A Media Frenzy. The case became a media sensation, with Scott Peterson labeled as the most hated man in America.
Episode highlights
- Scott Peterson's ConvictionScott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, but new developments have emerged.“California's highest court overturned the death penalty for Scott Peterson.”0:59Dec 18, 2024
- The Disappearance of Lacy PetersonLacy Peterson, a pregnant woman, vanished on Christmas Eve 2002, sparking a nationwide search.“We're searching, we're looking and we're going to find you.”1:40Dec 18, 2024
- A Media FrenzyThe case became a media sensation, with Scott Peterson labeled as the most hated man in America.“It was a circus there, it was a full-on media feeding frenzy.”2:20Dec 18, 2024
