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Conviction December 24, 2002 Homicide

Laci Peterson

Status Conviction
Type Homicide
Date December 24, 2002
Location Modesto, California
Victim Age 27
Gender Female

Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant when she disappeared on Christmas Eve. Her husband Scott Peterson reported her missing and became the prime suspect. Laci's remains and those of her unborn son Conner washed ashore in April 2003. Scott Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder in 2004 and sentenced to death.

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