Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson's Birth

Oct 24, 1972

Scott Peterson was born on October 24, 1972 in San Diego, California. His parents' names were Lee and Jackie Peterson, and he was their only child together, even though the had other children from different spouses.
(http://www.biography.com/people/scott-peterson-12353513#synopsis)

Reported Missing

Dec 24, 2002

Laci Peterson is first reported missing from the home of the two in Modesto,California

Amber Frey Comes Forward

Jan 24, 2003

A Fresno massage therapist names Amer Frey steps forward to announce her affair with Scott Peterson, whom she though was single

Body Confirmation

Apr 18, 2003

California Attorney General Bill Lockyer confirms the bodies of Conner and Laci Peterson, found on April 13 and 14 in the San Francisco Bay area shoreline. Later that day, Scott is arrested in San Diego, held without bail, and pending capital murder/double homicide charges

Charges

Apr 21, 2003

Peterson is charged with 2 felony accounts of murder with premeditation and special circumstances. The arraignment is in Stanislaus County Superior Court before Judge Nancy Ashley

Mark Geragos

May 2, 2003

Mark Geragos becomes Scott Peterson's defense attorney

Gag Order

Jun 12, 2003

There is a gag order placed on participants in the trial, and it states that the restrictions were necessary to preserve Peterson's right to a fair trial amid "massive" publicity

Preliminary Hearing

Oct 29, 2003

Preliminary hearing-there is DNA and forensic evidence shown

Formal Arraignment

Dec 3, 2003

At the formal arraignment, Peterson pleads not guilty

Jury

Mar 4, 2004

Jury selection begins in the trial process

Trial Commences

Jun 1, 2004

The trial commences

Amber Frey Testifies

Aug 10, 2004

Amber Frey testifies that Scott Peterson lied to her, saying that he was a widower, and she didn't know the places he traveled to or where he lived

Found Guilty

Nov 12, 2004

Scott Peterson is found guilty of 1st degree murder for his wife, and 2nd degree murder for his unborn son

Penalty Phase

Period: Nov 30, 2004 to Dec 9, 2004

This is the phase of the trial in which the judge decides how to proceed with the punishment

Sentencing

Mar 16, 2005

At the recommendation of the jury, Judge Alfred Delucchi sentences Scott Peterson to death by lethal injection