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Jun 25
39m 22s

The Perfect Husband? Until the Bodies We...

Michelle Cuervo
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On Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson—eight months pregnant—vanished from her Modesto home. Her husband Scott said she went for a walk. But what unraveled next was a story of betrayal, a secret affair, and a nation gripped by suspicion.

In this episode, we break down the investigation, the shocking discovery, and the trial that made headlines for years. Was Scott Peterson a grieving husband—or was it all just a performance?

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