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How Convicted Murderer Persuaded The Women Who Loved Him He Was Innocent

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In 2001, Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. The case was a media sensation, and the public was captivated by the details of the crime. But what many people didn't know was that Peterson had a secret weapon: the women who loved him.

Scoundrel: How a Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free

by Sarah Weinman

4.3 out of 5

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Peterson's wife, Laci, was a beautiful and loving woman. She was a kindergarten teacher who adored her husband and was excited to be a mother. Peterson himself was a handsome and charming man. He was a former fertilizer salesman who had a successful business. The couple seemed to have it all: a happy marriage, a beautiful home, and a bright future ahead of them.

But behind the facade of a perfect life, Peterson was hiding a dark secret. He was having an affair with another woman, Amber Frey. Frey was a massage therapist who had met Peterson at a local bar. Peterson told Frey that he was separated from his wife and that his marriage was over. Frey believed Peterson's lies, and the two began a passionate affair.

When Laci Peterson disappeared on December 24, 2002, Peterson initially played the role of the concerned husband. He went on television and pleaded for Laci's safe return. But as the investigation progressed, Peterson's story began to unravel. He lied about his whereabouts on the day of Laci's disappearance, and he was caught on security camera footage buying fertilizer at a local store.

Peterson was arrested and charged with Laci's murder. The trial was a circus, with the media covering every detail. Peterson's defense team tried to paint him as a loving husband who was incapable of murder. But the prosecution presented a mountain of evidence against Peterson, including the security camera footage and the testimony of his mistress.

In November 2004, Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. But even after his conviction, Peterson continued to maintain his innocence. He claimed that he had been framed and that the real killer was still out there.

Peterson's conviction shocked the nation. Many people couldn't believe that a man who seemed so charming and loving could be capable of such a heinous crime. But the evidence against Peterson was overwhelming, and the jury had no choice but to convict him.

Peterson's case is a reminder that even the most charming and seemingly innocent people can be capable of great evil. It's also a reminder that love can be blind, and that even the most devoted partners can be fooled by a master manipulator.

The story of Scott Peterson is a chilling tale of murder, innocence, and love. It's a story that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Scoundrel: How a Convicted Murderer Persuaded the Women Who Loved Him, the Conservative Establishment, and the Courts to Set Him Free

by Sarah Weinman

4.3 out of 5