Resentenced to Life: Scott Peterson's Ongoing Saga
A Look at the Moved Murderer's Case
After nearly two decades on death row, Scott Peterson was moved to a different facility. This comes over two years after his death sentence was overturned by the California Supreme Court. Peterson was convicted in 2004 for killing his pregnant wife, Laci.
Current Status
* 2020: California Supreme Court overturned Peterson's death sentence. * 2022: Peterson resentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. * 2022: Peterson's request for a new trial denied.
Case Highlights
* Peterson has always maintained his innocence. * The case has been revisited in new documentaries. * Los Angeles Innocence Project used DNA evidence to overturn another wrongful murder conviction in 2022.
Recent News
* During final arguments for a new trial, the judge questioned attorneys closely. * Only one witness's DNA will be retested, despite requests for more.
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