Scott Peterson

About

California man who was convicted of first-degree murder for the 2002 killing of his then-wife Laci Peterson and their unborn son. He was arrested in 2003 and sentenced to death via lethal injection in 2005.

Before Fame

He grew up in San Diego, California and earned a B.A. in Agricultural Business from California Polytechnic State University in 1997. He met Laci while working as a waiter during his college years.

Trivia

At the time of his arrest, police discovered several incriminating items in his vehicle, including a shovel, two ropes and a double-edged dagger.

Family Life

His father Lee owned a crate-packing business and his mother Jacqueline owned a boutique in La Jolla.

Associated With

He was represented by private attorney Mark Geragos during his trial.