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"I don't understand. But I don't care, so it works out."
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Originally Posted by BeerGeek40
He's as guilty as OJ. Nobody else had any reason to kill Laci except for Scott Peterson.
You do realize that sometimes people kill others for no reason anyone can fathom?
And that's not how the justice system works. You don't find someone guilty because you can't think of anyone else who might have had a motive.
I'd just be interested in seeing the evidence, presented fairly.
Fun fact about the trial: Ron Grantski, Laci's mother's long time companion loudly criticized Scott for fishing on Christmas Eve, saying NO ONE DOES THAT. Especially with the weather, he said. Where was Ron Christmas eve? Fishing.
You do realize that sometimes people kill others for no reason anyone can fathom?
And that's not how the justice system works. You don't find someone guilty because you can't think of anyone else who might have had a motive.
I'd just be interested in seeing the evidence, presented fairly.
Fun fact about the trial: Ron Grantski, Laci's mother's long time companion loudly criticized Scott for fishing on Christmas Eve, saying NO ONE DOES THAT. Especially with the weather, he said. Where was Ron Christmas eve? Fishing.
That is odd.
Did Scott testify in his own defense? If not - then that's one more reason I say he's guility.
It's been so long ago I can't remember.
What I don’t get is he could have ran much sooner and took off to Mexico. Why is he out golfing?
He definitely killed her though. It’s beyond “coincidence” the bodies just happen to turn up the same place he went fishing
If you mean he was arrested "while" golfing, he wasn't. He'd been staying at his parents' house and planning his departure. If you go back and read what investigators found in his car, you'll see it's a stash of everything a person would need if they plan to be gone for a while. Peterson was a classic example of a sociopath. I do believe he had it in his mind, he could get away with this.
One thing that never sat right with me, though was when the DA in Stanislaus Co (Brazwell) told the media in an interview that this case would be a "slam dunk." When he said that, I cringed. A case like this needs to be investigated with exemplary diligence. I also felt the trial was a circus and Geragos was (and still is) a clown looking for media attention.
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Originally Posted by BeerGeek40
He's as guilty as OJ. Nobody else had any reason to kill Laci except for Scott Peterson.
I believe that's true. She was a sweet young lady and her family a positive part of the community.
It's really a shame that some people who serve on a jury (in these high profile cases) don't take their role more responsibly. It's imperative to disclose if you have any bias against the defendant, or the charges they're facing. Not doing so opens the door for things like this to happen. I just hope that if he's granted a new trial, the jury will use their critical thinking skills. I also hope that if he's given a new trial and found guilty once again, he won't be sentenced to death. The cost to taxpayers to put someone to death is more than housing them in prison for life. (Not many believe that but it's true).
Really? Worse than killing your wife and your unborn son because you liked your girlfriend better?
He did it, I don't care if it's cirumstantial evidence or not. If he didn't do it, he would have at least testified in the case.
This is FALSE and FULL of EMOTION.
It's a terrible crime, but you are incredibly naïve to think him not testifying is abnormal and automatically equates to guilt. How many defendants testify in these types of crimes.......LITTLE TO NONE!!!!! Their lawyers won't let them.
You don't care about whether the evidence is circumstantial or not and YOU say he's guilty because that's your instinct right???? That's NOT how the court of law works!!!!!
Look, I think he most likely did it, BUT I do see a lot of reasonable doubt. I also respect the jury and the system so I'm not losing sleep over it.
But I will ignore your proclamation that HE DID IT..... I suspect that, but there's enough reasonable doubt that I (and YOU) can't say that with certainty!!!!!!
Interesting that the "biased" juror wrote letters to Peterson after his conviction. Those letters are being used as evidence in proving she lied to the court and was indeed a biased juror. IMO, she should be prosecuted for perjury. These types of errors cost taxpayers more money, should a case have to be retried.
The judge will make her decision in August as to whether Peterson will receive a new trial. The DA in Stanislaus County has recommended a change of sentencing to LWOP, in part to save taxpayers money and also to avoid the Rocha family from having to go through this again. What a mess.
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