Scott Peterson Granted Access to Key Evidence in Murder Conviction Appeal

A California judge has allowed Scott Peterson's defense team to review decades-old evidence as part of efforts to challenge his convictions for the 2002 murders of his wife and unborn son.

• Scott Peterson was convicted in 2004 for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, and is serving a life sentence without parole.
• The Los Angeles Innocence Project, advocating for Peterson's exoneration, argues that his conviction was based on circumstantial evidence and overlooked crucial DNA evidence.
• San Mateo County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Hill has granted access to some post-conviction materials, including police interviews and notes related to a burglary near the Petersons' home.
• Peterson's defense team is focusing on evidence they claim was ignored during the initial trial, including a possible link to a burglary that occurred around the time of Laci's disappearance.
• The case has regained public interest following recent documentaries, with Peterson consistently maintaining his innocence and alleging investigative misconduct.

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