59: Friend or Foe pt.2: Open Waters Open Questions

What happened to Laci Peterson, and did the media get it all wrong?  In this deeply researched episode, Maia and Grant unpack one of the most polarizing true-crime cases of the early 2000s: the trial of Scott Peterson. Maia walks us through the mysterious circumstances and tragic death of Laci Peterson. We meet her husband Scott Peterson, learn his alibi, and end up with some serious open questions. What was the killer's motive? How does the media's portrayal of a case affect its outcome? How does Amber Frey make or break this case? From his secret affair with Amber Frey to the haunting discovery of Lacey’s body in San Francisco Bay, they walk through the full timeline, the media frenzy, and the courtroom drama that gripped the nation. Along the way, they explore the shadowy backstory of discredited serologist Fred Zane, the early days of the Innocence Project, and the forensic puzzle pieces, fishing licenses, search histories, and cadaver-dog alerts that either built or broke the case. With a sharp breakdown of jury strategies and an unfiltered “rat-brain” take from Maia on the trial’s most debated moments, this episode lays out the facts and dares you to decide where you stand. A true crime episode, and a potentially unsolved case!

00:00:00 Catch-Up

00:14:24 Open Waters Open Questions

00:23:23 Meet Scott & Amber

00:32:12 Anatomy of a Romance

01:15:02 Press Conference Fallout

01:32:00 Bodies in the Bay

01:50:53 Jury Selection Roulette

02:06:20 The Concrete & Cadaver Dog Experts

03:06:45 Prosecution’s Closing Argument

03:18:20 Defense’s Closing Argument

03:35:10 Sentencing & Death Penalty

03:50:05 Early Appeals & Clemency Movements

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