The Murder Of Laci Peterson: An American Tragedy

Early Evening. Christmas Eve, 2002. Modesto, California. Whilst most families across America were settling in for one of the most exciting and harmonious nights of the year, an unsettling sequence of events that would go on to captivate a nation for decades was just getting underway… A 7 and a half-month pregnant, 27-year old woman by the name of Laci Peterson mysteriously (and suddenly) vanished from her home amidst the backdrop of Christmas lights and festive decorations. Her abrupt disappearance provoked an intense search and rescue operation - making headlines and filling news stations across the country - all whilst her family, friends and the general public hoped desperately for her safe return. As a New Year arrived with Laci still “missing”, the spotlight quickly turned to her husband, Scott, whose actions and behaviours were raising increasingly troubling questions… And, as the investigation unfolded, the suspicions of an entire nation that once bubbled under the surface would reach a boiling point… For extra content, bonus episodes and discount codes for merch: www.icmap.co.uk Follow our socials: @couldmurderapod Written & presented by Tom Norris & Ben Carter | @nozzer89 @thisiscarts Produced by Dan Lambert | @dvnjmix Edited by Ben Bonsey #truecrime #lacipeterson #scottpeterson #truecrimepodcast