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Scott Peterson’s most outrageous defense claims, debunked
For years, Scott Peterson said he didn’t kill his pregnant wife Laci or their unborn son, Conner. But prosecutors say he did and that the evidence is “overwhelming.”
Peterson, convicted in 2004, returned to the headlines this year after the Los Angeles Innocence Project announced it would take up his latest appeal.
He also broke his silence after two decades in a “Face to Face with Scott Peterson” interview streaming on Peacock.
Netflix also unveiled the “American Murder: Laci Peterson” true crime docuseries Aug. 14, featuring interviews with Laci’s mother, Sharon Rocha, and Peterson’s former mistress, Amber Frey.
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When Frey learned of Laci’s disappearance, she became a witness for the prosecution and revealed Peterson claimed to her that he was a widower — before Laci’s death.
She started recording her phone calls with him, including one in which he said he didn’t want to be a father and was considering a vasectomy.
However, he admitted in the new interview that his behavior was “horrible,” according to People, which revealed an early look at Peterson’s first interview in 20 years, which begins streaming Aug. 20.
“I was a total a-hole to be having sex outside our marriage,” he continued.
TIMELINE: THE LACI PETERSON CASE
Peterson, who has always maintained his innocence despite a conviction at trial and two decades of failed appeals, is still hoping he can convince a court he didn’t kill Laci, who was 8 months pregnant with their son Conner.
“If I have a chance to show people what the truth is, and if they are willing to accept it, it would be the biggest thing that I can accomplish right now,” Peterson claims in the interview. “Because I didn’t kill my family.”
Prosecutors at trial revealed a mountain of evidence against him. He had been arrested near the Mexico border with bleached hair carrying thousands of dollars in cash and his brother’s passport.
Peterson has also floated the possibility that the men responsible for a burglary across the street from the Modesto home he shared with Laci were responsible for her death. However, prosecutors say the burglary happened two days after she was reported missing.
Investigators also blew up his alibi. He claimed to have gone fishing in Berkeley, where a police K9 unit picked up Laci’s scent at a boat ramp. They also found her hair in the teeth of a pair of needle-nose pliers they found on his boat.
When an officer asked him what he was fishing for and with what bait, he allegedly mumbled an answer, walked outside, slammed a flashlight on the ground and said “F—.”
SCOTT PETERSON PROSECUTORS LAY OUT ‘OVERWHELMING EVIDENCE’ AGAINST KILLER’S NEW APPEAL IN 337-PAGE FILING
Both her remains and Conner’s washed up separately in the body of water in April 2003.
Laci was missing her head and three limbs. A forensic pathologist determined she had not been dismembered, but her body likely came apart due to the marine conditions after being anchored down.
Prosecutors argued that the homemade concrete anchor Peterson used for his boat would have been easily duplicated. They suggested he made more and used them to try and hold his wife’s body on the seafloor.
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“Peterson’s lawyers are probably unhappy he did the Peacock interview,” said Neama Rahmani, a former federal prosecutor practicing privately in Los Angeles. “It’s unlikely he’ll get a new trial because there was so much circumstantial evidence of his guilt. He was fishing almost a hundred miles away where his wife’s body was found, and her hair was on his boat.”
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Peterson’s latest appeal suffered a setback this summer when a judge decided most of the evidence he wanted retested shouldn’t be. But the court allowed his request for new testing on some evidence, including a 15½-inch strip of duct tape recovered from Laci’s remains in the San Francisco Bay.
“[His] only real chance is if the DNA on the duct tape on her body shows someone else,” Rahmani said.
However, even if he does get a new trial, prosecutors could use the Peacock interview against him as evidence of a motive, Rahmani said.
“And at a minimum, the jury will hate him because he cheated on his pregnant wife and showed little remorse when she disappeared,” he added.
Peterson previously declined to discuss his case with Fox News Digital, citing the pending appeal.
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Wyoming
Upper 80s/Low 90s Temps, More Storms For SE Wyoming This Weekend
It looks like southeast Wyoming residents can look forward to very warm temperatures over the next few days with continung chances for afternoon and evening storms or thunderstorms,
That’s acording to the Cheyenne Office of the National Weather Service. The agency posted the following on its website:
Looks like chances for afternoon and evening showers and thunderstorms will continue through the extended forecast for southeast Wyoming and Nebraska Panhandle. Just about every day has chances for storms. Driest day looks to be Saturday. Temperatures will be on the rise towards the end of the week into the weekend. Mid 90s return to the Nebraska Panhandle beginning Saturday, while southeast Wyoming sees highs in the mid to upper 80s.
Cheyenne and Laramie Forecasts
Cheyenne Forecast:
This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Sunny, with a high near 80. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the evening.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Saturday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Laramie Forecast:
This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. West northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then showers likely between 9pm and midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. West wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco Giants Veteran Receiving Votes in National League MVP Voting
The San Francisco Giants have turned things around in recent weeks, playing better baseball than they have for much of the year. While they’ve lost two straight, the past month or so has been a positive sign.
There are multiple reasons for that, but what Matt Chapman has done at the plate has gone under the radar. He’s never really been one to swing the bat at a high level, as he’s more known as a defensive first player. He’s had seasons where he’s posted 30 plus home runs and an OPS+ of 120-plus, but he hasn’t posted a 120 OPS+ year since 2020.
That looks like it could change for the San Francisco veteran, as he’s currently slashing .247/.335/.446 with a 123 OPS+, 19 home runs, 30 doubles, and 60 RBI.
Due to some of the struggles from the Giants at the beginning of the campaign, it feels like his showing has gone under the radar. Whether that’s fair or not is one thing, but it doesn’t seem like Chapman is getting the type of respect that he might deserve.
For some, however, it isn’t going overlooked. Thomas Harrigan of MLB.com released MLB.com’s MVP poll. Chapman isn’t in the top five in the National League MVP voting, but the 31-year-old California native is receiving votes.
There are a few reasons why San Francisco’s former All-Star won’t win the award. Team success plays a big part in a player winning, and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers is putting together another great showing. There are others listed that haven’t exactly found much success in terms of team play, but they’re statistically putting up better seasons than Chapman.
The problem for him is not only did the Giants struggle, but his stats don’t necessarily jump off the page. They’re impressive and deserve recognition, but to win the MVP award, he’d probably need to finish with 35-plus home runs and an OPS well above .850.
Crazier things have happened, but it’ll take a miracle for him to reach those numbers. There’s a little more than a month left in the regular season, so anything is possible. However, history would suggest that he isn’t going to finish with 30-plus home runs and an OPS above .850.
Still, he’s put together an impressive year, and that’s all San Francisco can ask for. He’s been well worth the one-year, $20 million contract and will be a big part of the Giants potentially making the postseason.
Denver, CO
In returning to Denver, Emanuel Wilson is reminded how far he’s come
GREEN BAY – For a moment, Emanuel Wilson feared his NFL career was over before it really even began.
A small-school standout at Division II Fort Valley State (Ga.), the 5-foot-10, 226-pound running back felt fortunate to sign with the Denver Broncos after going undrafted in 2023.
His window of opportunity lasted just three days, though, as Wilson was released after the team’s rookie minicamp. Afraid to be himself, Wilson left feeling as though he hadn’t shown who he really was – as a person or a player.
He reflected. He cried. He called his mom, who advised Wilson to write in his journal, pray and let whatever happens…happen.
“Just felt like it was the end of the road for me,” Wilson said. “But talking to my agent, talking to God, talking to my mom, God gave me another opportunity.”
That opportunity came a week later in the form of a phone call from the Packers, who were in the market for another back. A blessing born of a curse, Wilson later became one of four undrafted rookies to make Green Bay’s 53-man roster after leading the NFL with 223 preseason rushing yards.
Coming off another strong performance in Saturday’s 23-10 win over Cleveland, the 25-year-old running back is set to return to Denver this weekend to practice and play against his former team.
When asked after practice Tuesday if he still carries a chip on his shoulder, Wilson quietly and humbly replied: “Oh yes. I got a lot of them, honestly.”
“The Broncos cut me,” Wilson added. “So, I’m going in there with a different mindset, prove a point to them.”
A prolific running back at the Division II level, Wilson proved his talent could translate to the NFL last summer. More than just a feelgood preseason story, Wilson rushed for 85 yards on his first 14 regular-season carries before sustaining a shoulder injury against the Los Angeles Chargers last November.
Wilson was cleared in time for Green Bay’s playoff run and entered the offseason healthy, allowing him to work with his trainer, Malik Brown, in North Carolina with the goal of being faster, quicker and stronger in pass protection in Year 2.
He sure looked like it in Cleveland, rushing for 67 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries, including a 23-yard run buoyed by quarterback Michael Pratt calling to Wilson to bounce outside before throwing a block to free his running back up the sideline.
“He’s really, really talented,” Pratt said. “He’s a really good football player. I think he has great vision and just character-wise, how he interacts in the locker room. He’s a really, really good person. We talk all throughout practice. He picks me up. I pick him up.”
The Packers locker room has embraced Wilson with open arms. He views AJ Dillon and former Green Bay running back Aaron Jones like older brothers, both of whom helped him get comfortable once he signed with the Packers last season.
While Wilson has only spent a few months with Josh Jacobs, he’s enjoyed the time he’s spent with two-time Pro Bowl running back. Hardly a day passes that he doesn’t bounce a question off Jacobs.
The same applies to the Packers’ coaching staff. When Wilson went down with the shoulder last November, Head Coach Matt LaFleur was there to offer a few encouraging words during a discouraging time – a gesture that meant a great deal to the young running back.
“He’s really talented and that’s obvious, and we’re gonna keep pushing him to try to get the most out of him,” LaFleur said. “But he’s been a great addition to the locker room. He’s a great teammate. He’s really good in the room. It’s funny because I always try to get him to smile each and every day because … he is a quiet guy. It’s good to get him to smile.”
With his return to Denver this week, Wilson doesn’t have revenge on his mind. He holds no ill will towards the Broncos but still would love to show the team what it missed out on by cutting him after just a three-day trial.
Asked what he’s proved over the past 15 months, Wilson says all his motivation is internal.
“I felt like I proved to myself that I can do it,” Wilson said. “I can be that guy whenever my time comes.”
Wilson could have ample opportunities this weekend, especially if rookies MarShawn Lloyd (hamstring) and Jarveon Howard (ankle) can’t go after not practicing Tuesday.
Those reps are meaningful, too. Although Wilson made the Packers’ roster last year, he’s seen firsthand how quickly life can change in the NFL. Having been cut once before, the second-year running back is hungry to keep proving Green Bay was right taking a chance on him.
“It feels good. It feels like they’re relying on me a little bit,” Wilson said. “I’m just being myself. In the offseason, my trainer stayed on me. He got me to do everything I need to work on. Now I’m just taking it and managing my opportunities the best I can.”
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