48 Hours “Scott Peterson: Case in Question” December 21 2024 Recap & Preview

This Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET/PT, CBS will air an encore of 48 Hours’ special investigation “Scott Peterson: Case in Question”, diving deep into the infamous 2004 conviction of Scott Peterson for the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci. This renewed look into the case comes as Peterson’s death sentence has been overturned, and there is now a push for a new trial, with some supporters claiming new exonerating evidence.

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Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti takes viewers through the details of the case, revisiting the shocking events that made headlines around the world. In December 2002, Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, disappeared from her home in Modesto, California, just before Christmas. Scott Peterson, her husband, initially reported her missing, claiming he had gone fishing that morning. When her body, along with that of their unborn son Connor, was found in the San Francisco Bay months later, Peterson became the prime suspect. His affair with Amber Frey, a key piece of evidence, further complicated the case.

Now, nearly two decades later, Peterson’s death sentence has been overturned, and his attorneys are pushing for a new trial. The special investigates whether the conviction was fair and whether Peterson should be retried. Supporters like his sister-in-law, Janey Peterson, argue that police didn’t investigate other possible suspects or connections to a nearby burglary, claiming Peterson was wrongfully convicted. On the other hand, former detectives like Jon Buehler, who worked the case, maintain that Peterson was rightfully convicted and that there is no new evidence to suggest his innocence.

This episode will offer fresh perspectives on the case, with experts weighing in on the possibility of a new trial and the enduring mystery that surrounds the murder of Laci Peterson.

48 Hours: Scott Peterson: Case in Question is a must-watch for anyone following the twists and turns of this high-profile true crime case. Don’t miss this investigation into one of the most talked-about cases in recent memory, airing Saturday, December 21 at 9:00 PM ET/PT on CBS.