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Conviction December 24, 2002 Homicide

Laci Peterson (Detailed)

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

Eight-months-pregnant Laci Peterson vanished on Christmas Eve. Her husband Scott reported her missing and became the prime suspect. Laci's remains and those of her unborn son washed ashore near the San Francisco Bay. Scott Peterson was convicted of first-degree murder of Laci and second-degree murder of their unborn son Conner.

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