Key facts
- Scott Peterson's lawyer claims new evidence exists that could lead to a review of his murder conviction.
- A documentary about the Scott Peterson case is scheduled for release this summer.
- A judge recently denied Peterson's bid to overturn his murder conviction, but his defense team plans to appeal.
- Peterson was convicted of killing his wife, Laci, and their unborn son in 2002.
- Defense attorney Mark Geragos alleges prosecutors withheld evidence, including a burned van found near the Petersons' home.
- The defense team claims witnesses who saw Laci Peterson on the morning of her disappearance were not properly vetted by police.
Scott Peterson was convicted in 2004 for the murders of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. The case garnered significant media attention, and Peterson's conviction has been a subject of ongoing legal challenges and public debate. The defense has consistently argued for Peterson's innocence, citing alleged prosecutorial misconduct and insufficient evidence.