Disclaimer: Article contains mentions of murder. Readers are advised to exercise caution.
Scott Peterson breaks silence in first prison interview in 20 years
On December 24, 2002, a woman named Laci Peterson was reported missing from her home in Modesto, California. Reports indicate that Laci was eight months pregnant at the time of her disappearance. Subsequently, her husband, Scott Peterson, and their families began doing everything they could to find Laci. In the meantime, authorities began a large-scale search to find her and bring her home. However, in April 2003, police discovered Laci's body on the shoreline of Point Isabel. They subsequently sent the body for an autopsy and found surprising details.
According to the autopsy report, several parts of Laci Peterson's body were missing when she was discovered. In court documents, the coroner noted that Laci's head, forearms, and a lower leg were missing. The report stated that the condition of her body indicated that she had been in a "marine environment." Additionally, the coroner also noted that the victim's uterus was still enlarged and that they could find no evidence of a C-section. As a result, the expert revealed that Laci died while pregnant.
The autopsy played a crucial role in the case and arrest of Scott Peterson for the murder of his wife. On April 18, police arrested Peterson and took him into custody. According to the documents, Peterson had $15,000 in cash, multiple cell phones and a credit card belonging to one of his relatives.
