These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately sent him to Death Row in California’s notorious San Quentin Prison. Discover how prosecutors presented disturbing evidence to get justice for Laci — and click here for more shocking crime scene photos of America’s most infamous murders…
1 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
2 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
3 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
4 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
5 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
6 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
7 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
Cops secretly taped Scott hours before arresting him. This closeup of Scott shortly before his arrest shows his new disguise with dyed hair and beard. Scott claims his hair turned orange from swimming pool chlorine, but police find his hair wasn't bleached.
8 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
Cops secretly taped Scott hours before arresting him. This closeup of Scott shortly before his arrest shows his new disguise with dyed hair and beard. Scott claims his hair turned orange from swimming pool chlorine, but police find his hair wasn't bleached.
Jurors learned that Scott was arrested with camping gear and $15,000 in cash packed into his used Mercedes. Prosecutors said he planned to flee to Mexico. The jury didn't hear about the 12-pack of Viagra that was also in the car.
9 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
Cops secretly taped Scott hours before arresting him. This closeup of Scott shortly before his arrest shows his new disguise with dyed hair and beard. Scott claims his hair turned orange from swimming pool chlorine, but police find his hair wasn't bleached.
Jurors learned that Scott was arrested with camping gear and $15,000 in cash packed into his used Mercedes. Prosecutors said he planned to flee to Mexico. The jury didn't hear about the 12-pack of Viagra that was also in the car.
A lab tech testified that this debris found in San Francisco Bay is "similar in chemical composition" to tape that was wrapped around unborn Conner's neck.
10 of 10
Photo credit: Getty/Files
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
Cops secretly taped Scott hours before arresting him. This closeup of Scott shortly before his arrest shows his new disguise with dyed hair and beard. Scott claims his hair turned orange from swimming pool chlorine, but police find his hair wasn't bleached.
Jurors learned that Scott was arrested with camping gear and $15,000 in cash packed into his used Mercedes. Prosecutors said he planned to flee to Mexico. The jury didn't hear about the 12-pack of Viagra that was also in the car.
A lab tech testified that this debris found in San Francisco Bay is "similar in chemical composition" to tape that was wrapped around unborn Conner's neck.
Cops found this home-made cement anchor in Scott's boat. Judging by the amount of cement missing from the 90-pound bag Scott bought, they determined that he made four more to weigh down Laci's body!
These are the chilling photos that the prosecution showed jurors to prove that
cheating husband Scott Peterson murdered his wife Laci and their unborn son Conner when she vanished on Dec. 24, 2002 — and ultimately
sent him to Death Row in California's notorious San Quentin Prison...
Photo credit: Getty/Files
Laci's body was found on April 14, 2003 — a day after her child's remains had washed up on a shore. Scott had several fishing licenses in his possession, including one that covered the period of Dec. 23-24. Police say the fishing trips were really an excuse for Peterson to dump his wife's body into the ocean.
This autopsy diagram allowed the jury to see where Laci was dismembered: The report said: "Disappearance of body parts followed the general sequence: bones of the hands and wrists, bones of the feet and ankles, and the mandible and cranium. The lower legs, forearms, and upper arms are the next units to separate from the body."
Laci's sister Amy Rocha testified that this maternity blouse was among the clothes Laci was wearing when she last saw her on Dec. 23, 2002. Police discovered it in the laundry hamper at the Peterson house. In a later search of the property with police on Feb. 18, 2003, Amy burst into tears after finding the blouse wadded up in a drawer with one sleeve inside out.
Scott claimed that he cut his hand on his truck's toolbox the day Laci vanished, but forensic scientists find no blood or tissue. Kim Fulbright, an employee of the local District Attorney's Office, stood 5'2" and was eight months pregnant when she volunteered to prove she could fit herself in the box.
A bag full of "Find Laci" buttons is found in Scott's truck at the time the search for her is in high gear. Scott's attorney said the buttons prove the grieving husband was concerned — but a witness says Scott never distributed them!
Cops secretly taped Scott hours before arresting him. This closeup of Scott shortly before his arrest shows his new disguise with dyed hair and beard. Scott claims his hair turned orange from swimming pool chlorine, but police find his hair wasn't bleached.
Jurors learned that Scott was arrested with camping gear and $15,000 in cash packed into his used Mercedes. Prosecutors said he planned to flee to Mexico. The jury didn't hear about the 12-pack of Viagra that was also in the car.
A lab tech testified that this debris found in San Francisco Bay is "similar in chemical composition" to tape that was wrapped around unborn Conner's neck.
Cops found this home-made cement anchor in Scott's boat. Judging by the amount of cement missing from the 90-pound bag Scott bought, they determined that he made four more to weigh down Laci's body!