Arrest And Conviction

Scott Peterson's Resentencing: A Summary

Arrest and Conviction

In April 2003, Scott Peterson was arrested near San Diego, over seven hours from his Modesto home. He was convicted in 2004 of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn child.

Resentencing

In 2020, Peterson was resentenced to life without parole after his death sentence was overturned due to juror misconduct. The resentencing took place on Wednesday, almost 17 years after his initial sentencing.

Key Points

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Scott Peterson was arrested in 2003.

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He was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child in 2004.

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Peterson's death sentence was overturned in 2020.

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He was resentenced to life without parole in 2020.