American Murder: Laci Peterson is an upcoming docu-series based on one of the most terrifying American murder cases of the 2000s. The series is a sequel to a true crime documentary series on Netflix titled American Murder: The Family Next Door, which was released in 2020. The first series covered the spine-chilling Watts Family Murders of 2018. The new season premiered on Netflix on August 14 and if you are someone who loves to follow such real-life incidents and stories of serial killers, here's some information about the case before you start watching the docu-series. ‘Emily in Paris’ Season 4 Part 1 OTT Release: When and Where To Watch Lily Collins and Ashley Park’s Netflix Series Online.

What Is the Laci Peterson Murder Case?

Netflix's latest show, American Murder: Laci Peterson, focuses on the real-life story of the murder of a woman named Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant with her first child. Laci, who was married to Scott Peterson for eight months, went missing from her house in Modesto, California, on Christmas Eve 2002, and no further information regarding her disappearance could be gathered. However, the next year, to everyone's shock, her corpse was found. Further investigations proved that her husband, Scott Peterson, was responsible for her death.

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When Was Scott Peterson Arrested?

The case soon gained media attention with Scott Peterson becoming the prime suspect in it. The investigations took a dramatic turn after it was found that Scott was involved in an extramarital affair with a woman named Amber Frey. After Laci's body was discovered on the shores of San Franciso Bay in April 2003, Scott was arrested on the charges of killing two people. He was sentenced to death the following year. However, his conviction was overturned in 2020 due to the jury. Scott continues to claim himself innocent and serves life imprisonment. You can also see Scott's side of the story in the upcoming series Face to Face with Scott Peterson on Peacock.

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‘American Murder: Laci Peterson’ Release Date

American Murder: Laci Peterson, the docu-series released on Netflix on August 14. If you wish to watch Face to Face with Scott Peterson, the series will be available for streaming only on Peacock from August 20. It features several photos and videos of the murder case's investigation and other courtroom hearings. The docuseries also features an interview with Laci's mother, Sharon Rocha. ‘Home Free’: Tom Papa’s New Comedy Special To Stream on Netflix on October 29.

True crime enthusiasts can now stream American Murder: Laci Peterson only on Netflix.

 

 

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