Scott Peterson’s longtime lawyer claims ‘new’ evidence could force courts to revisit his murder conviction Scott Peterson’s defense team is seeking to overturn his murder conviction, claiming new evidence has emerged, including a burned-out van found near the crime scene that they allege was not properly investigated. A documentary about the case is set to be released this summer, following a recent court ruling that denied Peterson’s bid to overturn the conviction. His lawyer states that un-vetted witnesses reported seeing his wife, Laci Peterson, on the morning she disappeared, which could potentially exonerate Scott.

• Scott Peterson’s defense team claims new evidence could lead to a reconsideration of his murder conviction.
• A burned-out van found near the Petersons’ home after a burglary is highlighted as potentially crucial, with allegations that prosecutors concealed evidence.
• The defense argues that witnesses saw Laci Peterson on the morning she disappeared, which they claim would have exonerated Scott if properly investigated.
• The Los Angeles Innocence Project is appealing a recent court ruling that denied Peterson’s bid to overturn his conviction.
• A documentary detailing ‘new evidence’ in the case is scheduled for release in July.