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The true-crime genre, a dominant and seemingly inexhaustible force in the streaming landscape, often finds comfort in repetition, cycling through the same infamous stories. Yet, in its new docuseries “Murder Has Two Faces,” ABC News Studios has weaponized that familiarity to create something deeply unsettling.

Hosted by veteran journalist Robin Roberts, whose presence lends a steady gravitas, the show operates on a deceptively simple premise. It takes a murder case that has been seared into the public consciousness through relentless media coverage and pairs it with a lesser-known case that is uncannily similar in its details, timeline, and geography.

Each episode presents a disturbing parallel. We see the disappearance of one pregnant woman in the San Francisco Bay Area mirrored by another just months apart; we watch as a high-profile killing in Washington D.C. political circles echoes a previous one that barely registered as a local news item. The series,...

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David Fincher’s Gone Girl is more than a thriller. It slides between fiction and reality so easily that many forget where the story ends and where life begins. Gillian Flynn’s novel, later sharpened into a cold, cinematic glare by the popular director, never claims to be based on one true story, but it feels like it could be.

A woman disappears, and a husband becomes the villain before proving he’s not, or maybe he still is. The story spins like that only to leave a bitter taste, not because of fantasy but because it resembles too many headlines.

How Gone Girl’s Marriage Story Turns Into A Crime Plot

In the movie, the Dunnes look like a polished, smiling couple made for magazine covers at first glance. Nick (Ben Affleck) and Amy...

As jury selection in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking and racketeering trial is set to begin in early May, his legal team is reportedly seeing a major addition in the form of L.A.-based attorney Mark Geragos, who has made a name for himself defending both beloved and deeply maligned celebrities and public figures over the past several decades.

Michael Jackson, Winona Ryder, Jodi Arias, Jussie Smollett, Scott Peterson and many more household names make up Geragos’ list of past clients as he went to trial to defend them against allegations of child molestation, shoplifting, murder in the first degree and filing false reports with police. His client list alone indicates that not every case has been a feather in the cap for the celebrity lawyer, but he is renowned for providing a rigorous defense and often pulling off surprising wins in California’s courthouses.

While he has...

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A former campaign manager for President Donald Trump has filed a federal lawsuit against The Daily Beast over its reporting that allegedly painted him as a greedy official who prioritized his personal benefit over the effectiveness of Trump’s position in the election.

The defamation case filed by Chris Lacivita focuses squarely on a claim that he was paid $22 million for his advocacy work on the Trump campaign while the campaign itself was in the middle of a financial crisis. The Daily Beast later amended its story to clarify that Lacivita was actually paid $19.2 million, not the $22 million first reported.

The amendment was made after Lacivita objected to the original report and provided campaign finance documents from the Federal Election Commission that showed how much the Trump campaign paid him for his work.

Mark Geragos, a prolific litigator whose past or current clients include convicted murderer...

Convicted murderer Scott Peterson received a harsh beating behind bars on March 9.

Following a pickleball match between Peterson, 51, and another inmate, Peterson was “beat up” after he violently hit a pickleball directly at the other prisoner. Despite the reported severity of the beating, Peterson was not injured enough to be taken to the hospital.

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In 2004, Peterson was convicted of killing his 8-months-pregnant wife, Laci, on Christmas Eve, two years earlier. Initially “helping” detectives with the investigation, Peterson became a prime suspect when it was discovered that he was having an affair. It was four months later that authorities found the remains of Laci’s body in the San Francisco Bay and the unborn son’s body roughly a mile away. Peterson was arrested shortly after, 30 miles from the Mexican border, where police alleged he was prepared to flee.

Peterson continually insisted he...

NBC’s new series The Hunting Party melds a lot of TV genres into one high-concept hour. A drama about intelligence officers tracking down serial killers who’ve escaped from a secret government prison, it straddles the line between procedural and serialized mystery over the course its 10-episode first season.

“We really connected when we first met over wanting to do a procedural that felt a bit different,” says creator and co-showrunner JJ Bailey, who met fellow showrunner Jake Coburn on a “creative blind date” set up by Universal Television. “We love big serialized mysteries, but we also wanted to do a big week-to-week cases.”

Starring Melissa Roxburgh as an FBI special agent who shares a personal history with many of these criminals, each episode of the first season finds her character track down a different killer — sometimes creeping out the actress in the process. And while the writers have...

Netflix has readied its third installment in its “American Murder” documentary franchise following 2020’s “American Murder: The Family Next Door” and 2024’s “American Murder: Laci Peterson.” This next one looks back at the 2021 murder of 22-year-Gabby Petito by her fiance, Brian Laundrie, while the young couple was on a road trip across the United States.

Petito and Laundrie were documenting their “van life” journey on social media. Petito was killed in August; Laundrie’s parents were suspected of helping to cover up the murder. Laundrie shot and killed himself two months later.

“While taking viewers on a journey through Gabby and Brian’s final days together, the series will unveil the tragic reality behind their Insta-perfect life and reveal painful moments where their story might have taken a different turn,” per Netflix.

In the trailer, posted below, we see two sides to Gabby and Brian’s relationship — what their followers saw on social media,...

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Kurtis Ming, the consumer affairs reporter and news anchor best known for his “Call Kurtis” consumer reports series, has departed Sacramento’s CBS station after more than two decades.

His departure was announced during the 4 p.m. news broadcast on Kovr (Channel 13), the CBS-owned station that served as Ming’s workplace for 22 years of his broadcast TV career.

No reason was given for his departure, with the station’s anchors only saying that Ming “has decided to take another road.” From the broadcast on Friday, it appeared Ming’s decision was his alone; his contract was set to expire in February, according to two people familiar with the matter. The Desk has reached out to Ming by e-mail for additional information.

Ming started at Kovr in 2003, when the station was owned by Sinclair Broadcasting Group. At the time, he...

For all the shortcomings that the now-defunct Dceu sustained, one thing that Zack Snyder mostly got right was the casting, whether it be Henry Cavill’s Superman or Ben Affleck’s Batman. Interestingly, like most Batman actors, Affleck wasn’t initially seen as a good choice for the Caped Crusader, and even though his version of the character left a lot to be desired on the physical front, the actor nailed the role overall.

Ben Affleck in Gone Girl | Credit: 20th Century Studios

However, his stint as Bruce Wayne doesn’t come close to the actor’s casting in one of the most beloved crime thrillers of the last decade, as fans can’t get over his uncanny resemblance to the real-life inspiration for his character.

Ben Affleck’s resemblance to Gone Girl‘s real-life inspiration is uncanny American Murder: Laci Peterson | Credit: Netflix

While Gone Girl is a fictional story penned by Gillian Flynn,...

This Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt, 48 Hours reexamines one of the most sensational true crime cases of the 21st century in the encore presentation of “Scott Peterson: Case in Question.” Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti investigates the latest developments in the case of Scott Peterson, who was convicted in 2004 for the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson. With his death sentence recently overturned, this new episode dives deep into whether Peterson could receive a completely new trial based on newly discovered evidence.

The case, which captivated the nation nearly two decades ago, took a dramatic turn when Scott Peterson’s extramarital affair with Amber Frey was revealed, and his wife’s disappearance became the subject of media frenzy. Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant with their child, vanished on Christmas Eve in 2002. Her body, along with that of their unborn son, was found months later, sparking an investigation...

This Saturday, December 21, 2024, at 9:00 Pm Et/Pt, CBS will air an encore of 48 Hours’ special investigation “Scott Peterson: Case in Question”, diving deep into the infamous 2004 conviction of Scott Peterson for the murder of his pregnant wife, Laci. This renewed look into the case comes as Peterson’s death sentence has been overturned, and there is now a push for a new trial, with some supporters claiming new exonerating evidence.

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Correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti takes viewers through the details of the case, revisiting the shocking events that made headlines around the world. In December 2002, Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant, disappeared from her home in Modesto, California, just before Christmas. Scott Peterson, her husband, initially reported her missing, claiming he had gone fishing that morning. When her body, along with that of their unborn son Connor, was found in the San Francisco Bay months later,...

If anyone truly knows everything about everything in the DC Universe, it has to be Batman. He's not the smartest character under the DC Comics banner, but he's not far from number one. His World's Greatest Detective moniker is derived from the immense level of knowledge he holds as a crime-fighting genius - and it's all by design.

Gotham Adventures #56 by Scott Peterson, Tim Levins, Terry Beatty, Lee Loughridge, Albert T. De Guzman, and Harvey Richards gets to the root explanation as to why and how Batman knows everything. The answer is simple: the why is because he thinks he has to, while the how is by doing intense research to prepare for a scenario that he needs to know.

Upon further analyzing his reasoning and how it's affected his (and the Bat-Family's) adventures, it becomes evident why Batman is such a great detective.

Batman Seeks Knowledge For One...

As the appetite for non-fiction continues to grow, non-fiction producer Celia Aniskovich (Face to Face with Scott Peterson, Beanie Mania) is launching a digital magazine intending to publish stories that can also be eyed as IP for future film and TV projects.

Switchboard will launch in January 2025 as a monthly magazine. Each issue will feature a long-form feature, a profile, a “from the stacks” story (pieces of work sourced from capstone projects from University journalism programs), and a short doc film.

“Switchboard isn’t just a digital publication; it’s a launching pad for rich, cinematic IP,” says Aniskovich. “Our stories are designed to spark not only engagement but also long-term success in the entertainment industry, making this a game-changer for producers, writers, and audiences alike.”

Added Sara Ganim, one of Switchboard’s editors, “We’re identifying the kinds of true stories that have both narrative depth and cinematic appeal,...

On Monday November 25 2024, Oxygen broadcasts Face to Face With Scott Peterson!

The People v. Scott Peterson Season 1 Episode 2 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Face to Face With Scott Peterson,” titled “The People v. Scott Peterson,” promises to delve into one of America’s most notorious murder cases. This episode will explore the tragic discovery of Laci Peterson’s body and how it transformed Scott Peterson into a figure of public outrage. As the investigation unfolds, the episode will highlight the intense media scrutiny surrounding the trial, capturing the nation’s attention.

Viewers will witness how Scott Peterson’s life changed overnight. Once a seemingly ordinary man, he quickly became the most hated man in America. The episode will detail the events leading up to the trial, showcasing the evidence presented against him and the emotional toll it took on everyone involved. The atmosphere in the courtroom was electric, with...

On Monday November 25 2024, Oxygen broadcasts Face to Face With Scott Peterson!

Where is Laci Peterson? Season 1 Episode 1 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Face to Face With Scott Peterson,” titled “Where is Laci Peterson?” promises to delve into a gripping and tragic story. This episode will explore the mysterious disappearance of Laci Peterson, an expectant mother who vanished on Christmas Eve in 2002 from Modesto, California. The case quickly captured the attention of the local community and soon became a national media sensation.

As the episode unfolds, it will highlight the frantic search for Laci, with friends and family rallying to find her. The emotional weight of the situation is evident as the community comes together, hoping for her safe return. However, as the search continues, the focus shifts towards her husband, Scott Peterson. The episode will examine how the police began to narrow their investigation on him, raising questions and suspicions that would change everything.

On Monday November 25 2024, Oxygen broadcasts Face to Face With Scott Peterson!

Investigations, Appeals and Lingering Questions Season 1 Episode 3 Episode Summary

The upcoming episode of “Face to Face With Scott Peterson,” titled “Investigations, Appeals and Lingering Questions,” promises to delve deep into the complexities surrounding Scott Peterson’s conviction. For two decades, the case has sparked debate and speculation, and this episode will explore the new evidence that has come to light since the trial.

Viewers will learn about the efforts of those close to the case who have been working tirelessly to uncover alternative theories regarding the tragic disappearance of Laci Peterson on December 24, 2002. The episode will highlight the various investigations that have taken place over the years, shedding light on the different perspectives that have emerged.

In a significant development, the Los Angeles Innocence Project has joined the fight, bringing their expertise to the case. This collaboration could lead...

In Season 1, Episode 2 of Face to Face With Scott Peterson, titled “The People v. Scott Peterson,” airing at 9:30 Pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, the intense and controversial story surrounding Scott Peterson continues to unfold. Following the discovery of Laci Peterson’s body, Scott is thrust into the spotlight as the prime suspect in the tragic case. As the investigation intensifies, the world watches in shock and disbelief, with public opinion turning quickly against Scott, making him one of the most hated men in America.

This episode delves into the emotional and psychological toll of the trial, as Scott is convicted of murder. In a rare and candid moment, Scott opens up about the thoughts and feelings that have haunted him throughout the years. Viewers will hear directly from Scott as he reflects on the events leading up to the trial, his emotions during the proceedings, and how he has coped...

In Season 1 Episode 3 of Face to Face with Scott Peterson, titled “Investigations, Appeals, and Lingering Questions,” airing at 10:45 Pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, the case of Scott Peterson’s conviction continues to unfold, 20 years after the tragic events surrounding his wife Laci’s disappearance. Over the years, those closest to the case have been working tirelessly to uncover new evidence and explore alternative theories about what really happened to Laci on December 24, 2002.

This episode delves into the ongoing investigations and the many questions that still remain unanswered. The Los Angeles Innocence Project has now joined the fight to challenge Scott Peterson’s conviction, adding a new layer to the story. Viewers will get a closer look at the efforts being made to review the case and the evidence in hopes of uncovering the truth. With so many unresolved questions surrounding this case, Investigations, Appeals, and Lingering Questions promises to provide a deeper,...

The first episode of Face to Face With Scott Peterson airs at 8:00 Pm on Monday, November 25, 2024, on Oxygen, diving into one of the most talked-about criminal cases in recent history. Titled Where is Laci Peterson?, this episode focuses on the shocking disappearance of Laci Peterson, an expectant mother from Modesto, California, on Christmas Eve 2002. As the community rallies together to search for her, the police begin to focus their investigation on her husband, Scott Peterson, raising suspicion around his involvement.

The case quickly becomes a media sensation, capturing national attention and drawing viewers into the unfolding drama. The episode presents the events leading up to Laci’s disappearance, showcasing the tension between the public’s growing doubts about Scott and the desperate search efforts. Through a series of interviews and in-depth analysis, viewers will gain a closer look at the early stages of a case that would later captivate the world.

The premiere of “People Magazine Presents 50th Anniversary: The Iconic Cases” is set to air on November 4, 2024, at 11:00 Pm on Investigation Discovery. The first episode, titled “Scott Peterson,” dives deep into one of America’s most notorious true crime stories. This series celebrates five decades of People Magazine’s in-depth reporting, focusing on cases that have left a mark on society and culture.

In this episode, the story of Scott Peterson unfolds, highlighting the shocking events surrounding the disappearance of Laci Peterson and the ensuing investigation. Viewers will get a closer look at the media frenzy that surrounded the case and how it captivated the nation. The episode will feature insights from editors at People Magazine, who will discuss the impact of the case on true crime reporting and public perception.

As the series kicks off, it promises to blend compelling storytelling with detailed analysis, making it a must-watch for true crime enthusiasts.

Netflix has a reputation for producing outstanding documentaries on a wide variety of topics, including many wildly popular true crime titles.

On Oct. 7, Netflix added The Menendez Brothers, a new true crime documentary series about Lyle and Erik Menendez. The Menendez brothers' story was also the subject of the second season of Netflix's Monster series, Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. The series from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan premiered on Netflix on Sept. 19.

We shared the list of the best true crime documentaries worth watching on Netflix this month.

The Menendez Brothers

The recent series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story has brought the brothers back into the headlines. While that series is a dramatization of events that took place almost 30 years ago, The Menendez Brothers is a two-hour documentary feature.

The film includes interviews with Erik and Lyle Menendez from prison. The brothers were convicted of murdering their parents,...

On tonight’s episode of Crime Stories with Nancy Grace, airing on Merit Street Media, audiences will be brought up to speed on the latest developments in the Scott Peterson case. The show looks at the tragic murder of Laci Peterson, who was eight months pregnant when her body was found in 2002. Scott Peterson, Laci’s […]

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace: Recent Developments in the Scott Peterson Case...

In the weeks before Christmas in 2002, Modesto, California, was rocked by news of a young woman disappearing without a trace. 27-year-old Laci Peterson had seemingly vanished from her home, with only her loyal dog left behind. Her husband Scott claimed she never returned from walking their McKenzie that morning, though his story soon attracted suspicion. As the search intensified, little could prepare loved ones for the horrific discovery that followed.

Now, over 20 years later, Netflix’s American Murder documentary reexamines this deeply disturbing case through contemporary interviews and archive footage. The three-part series takes a comprehensive look at the investigation that transfixed America. Through friends and relatives of both Laci and husband Scott, a clearer picture emerges of those involved and the steadily mounting evidence against him. Meanwhile, Scott has maintained his insistence on innocence from behind bars.

With contributions from detectives and journalists close to proceedings, American Murder aims...

The producing team behind Netflix’s new documentary on the Menendez brothers began working on their project four years ago. What began with a letter turned into a phone call from Lyle Menendez, which would kickstart both his and brother Erik’s eventual participation in The Menendez Brothers, which is now streaming.

In the lead up to the two-hour documentary’s Monday premiere, Ross Dinerstein and Rebecca Evans of Campfire Studios spoke with The Hollywood Reporter last week, where they weighed in on the recent developments in the case, following the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office reviewing new evidence, as well as the cultural movement pushing for the release of the brothers (also thanks to Netflix’s hit Monsters series) who were convicted of killing their parents, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez, and sentenced in 1996 to life in prison without parole.

Now that the documentary is out,...

Erik and Lyle Menendez are getting their own non-“Monsters” platform on Netflix.

Continuing a recent trend for true-crime series, Netflix will soon debut a documentary on the Menendez brothers to accompany their fictionalized Ryan Murphy series “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story,” which was released last week. The documentary, titled “The Menendez Brothers” and directed by Alejandro Hartmann, will be released on October 7.

Hartmann’s doc aims to offer “another perspective” on the infamous case. We got the trailer today — watch it below.

This one-two combination of a scripted series and then a documentary mirrors the strategy Peacock has employed with its “Dr. Death” seasons. NBCUniversal’s Peacock also recently released a series of Scott Peterson interviews from prison, which followed Netflix’s “American Murder: Laci Peterson.”

The first season of “Monsters,” centered on serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer, was a massive viewership success for Netflix. It is currently...

If youve already finished binging Face to Face with Scott Peterson and are tired of hearing about American serial killers like John Wayne Gacy in Devil in Disguise, then Peacock has a brand-new docuseries that youll want to add to your queue. This time, the streamer will be taking audiences around the world in a series titled Worlds Most Notorious Killers. While those of us living in the U.S. have heard plenty about Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer, there may be some who have never heard about the spine-chilling torture and murder committed by Englands most infamous killer couple, Fred and Rose West or the kidnappings and killings of the Belgian man known as The Monster. Today, Collider has an exclusive first look at the trailer for the five-part docuseries, showing which names audiences can expect to hear about when the title drops on September 17.

American Murder: Laci Peterson is the latest true-crime documentary to take Netflix by storm since it first premiered on the streaming platform on August 13th. It tells the story of the life and death of then-27-year-old Laci Peterson in 2002, who was eight months pregnant when she disappeared. Her body was found several months later in the San Francisco Bay Area, and her husband Scott was convicted of first-degree and second-degree murder in 2004. The case has been the subject of a number of documentaries and true-crime podcasts in the past, and even a recent Peacock documentary Face to Face with Scott Peterson, which came out just a week after Netflix's and shared his side of the story. Nevertheless, what caught so many viewers' attention with American Murder: Laci Peterson was just how similar the case is to the fictional one at the center of Gillian Flynn's 2012 novel and David Fincher's 2014 film adaptation,...

In the past few years, there have been multiple documentaries and docuseries revisiting high-profile cases long after the fact: Lorena Bobbitt (“Lorena”), the Menendez Brothers (“Menendez & Menudo: Boys Betrayed”), JonBenét Ramsey (“JonBenét Ramsey: What Really Happened?”), Casey Anthony (“Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies”), Jared Vogel (“Jared from Subway: Catching a Monster”), boy band creator Lou Perlman (“Dirty Pop”), Brian Peck (“Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV”), Sherri Papini (“The Perfect Wife”), and Gypsy Rose Blanchard (“The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard”), just to name a few. And the trend isn’t limited to docs — Todd Haynes’s 2023 feature film “May December” offered a fascinating fictional version of the Mary Kay Letourneau story after 20-plus years.

The most recent entry in the cycle is the Laci Peterson story, which met its 20th anniversary of the trial this month with two docuseries, “American Murder: Laci Peterson...

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Adding to its ever-growing repertoire of true-crime documentaries, Netflix has chosen to focus on one of California's most notorious convicted murderers. American Murder: Laci Peterson documents the story of Laci Peterson, who was murdered by her husband, Scott, while eight months pregnant with her first child. Since its release on August 14, 2024, the docuseries has taken the true-crime world by storm, claiming the second spot on Netflix's Global Top 10 list in the week spanning August 12, 2024, to August 18, 2024. In a chilling true story brought to life, the three-part docuseries offers comprehensive coverage, beginning from the days leading to Laci's disappearance and ending with Scott being convicted of the murder of his wife and unborn son.

Directed by Skye Borgman, American Murder: Laci Peterson includes interviews with Laci's family and loved ones, providing jarring...

Earlier this month, Netflix released American Murder: Laci Peterson. And this week, on Tuesday, Aug. 20, Peacock dropped the three-episode docuseries Face to Face with Scott Peterson. The new doc recounts the murder of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, but from the Pov of the killer, her husband Scott Peterson. Needless to say, it’s the documentary no one asked for. And it is wildly unnecessary.

About 20 years ago, Scott Peterson was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, who was pregnant with their unborn son. After finding mountains of evidence against Scott, he was sentenced to death in 2004. The California Supreme Court overturned this sentence in 2020. Scott is now serving life in prison without the possibility of parole. However, Scott claims innocence even today, and continues fighting for hearings, retesting findings, and presenting new theories.

Face to Face with Scott Peterson features the first interview in decades from Scott.

Since Scott Peterson was found guilty of the first degree murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and second degree murder of their unborn son, Conner Peterson, the buzz surrounding the Modesto family has largely subsided. With the convicted killer behind bars, what else is there to be said? Well, as subscribers to Peacock and Netflix know, there have been some recent changes in the case that are thrusting it back into the limelight. Were not saying that, over the last two decades, the Petersons havent come back into conversation, but the timing of these two well-molded docuseries are certainly drawing plenty of attention to the tragic deaths of Peterson and her son. And, while American Murder: Laci Peterson is climbing to the top of Netflixs charts, Face to Face with Scott Peterson is doing the exact same thing over at Peacock.

Face to Face with Scott Peterson presents alternative theories on the Laci Peterson case in a three-part docuseries. The LA Innocence Project is exploring new evidence to try and overturn Scott Peterson's conviction. Despite strong beliefs in Scott's guilt, the case was built on circumstantial evidence, leaving room for doubt.

All the chatter has been reignited about the Laci and Scott Peterson case, the young pregnant woman who was murdered with her unborn son Conner back in 2002. With this year being the 20th anniversary of her husband Scotts conviction of first-degree murder, several true crime docuseries are re-examining aspects of the case.

While theres a lot of talk about Netflixs latest docuseries, American Murder: Laci Peterson, another docuseries was just released on Peacock about the much-publicized case. Titled Face to Face with Scott Peterson, the three-part series is the first to take a good, hard look at alternative theories...

It’s been 22 years since all eyes of the nation were trained on Modesto, California, in the wake of Laci Peterson’s disappearance.

Lifetime and true crime networks have created an entire cottage industry about women being murdered, and the odds are always in favor that the husband or significant other did it.

That’s why, as the story surrounding Laci’s disappearance emerged, pointing a finger at her husband, Scott, we couldn’t get enough of it.

And he looked so damn guilty.

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My friend and I were actively discussing Face to Face with Scott Peterson when Variety dropped an article last night comparing Face to Face with American Murder: Laci Peterson, on Netflix.

We disagreed a bit about how it all went down, but we both knew that Scott was vilified in the public eye, and media coverage was rough. In the court of public opinion,...

In 2004, 12 jurors — backed by a horde of blood-thirsty Americans, who had followed the case on television day and night — found Scott Peterson guilty of the murders of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner. Twenty years later, the convicted murderer is back before the court of public opinion with two new docuseries, with starkly opposing points of view, aimed at relitigating the case and swaying streaming audiences. But the projects have also arrived as new efforts are being made to overturn one of the most scrutinized convictions of the century.

On Aug. 14, Netflix dropped “American Murder: Laci Peterson,” which unpacks the true-crime story that electrified the nation in the early aughts when an eight-months-pregnant Laci went missing on Christmas Eve 2002. Over the next five months, Americans debated whether her husband, Scott, had anything to do with her disappearance, until the bodies of Laci and her baby (who had been...

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Any true crime fan will tell you that the murder of Laci Peterson in 2002 is probably one of the most infamous true crime stories that not only got local attention but also widespread national coverage that had people hooked on every moment. It started with Laci, who was eight months pregnant at the time, going missing on Christmas Eve, and it subsequently took a tragic turn when her remains were discovered in the San Francisco Bay months later.

As soon as Laci went missing, attention was focused on her husband, Scott Peterson, which led to law enforcement building a case against him. From the start, investigators were suspicious of him, and that...

The 2002 Laci Peterson murder case is back in the spotlight again thanks to the Netflix series American Murder: Laci Peterson. However, there is a second documentary that just popped up on a different streaming service, and it offers something brand new to the story. Scott Peterson is telling his side of the story, and he has a “theory” on who killed his wife.

Here is a look at the second documentary and what it offers fans of true crime.

Face To Face With Scott Peterson Hits Peacock

Face To Face With Scott Peterson offers a look at the other side of the Laci Peterson murder case. For the first time in 20 years, Scott is giving his thoughts on the case, and he has his theory of who killed his wife, as he still proclaims his innocence. However, Scott is almost unrecognizable in the interview, as he is gaunt and has lost weight over the years.

It’s one of the most infamous true crime cases in history: On Christmas Eve in 2002, Laci Peterson was reported missing from her home in Modesto, California, while eight months pregnant with her first child. The story dominated the media for months, leading up to the discovery of their remains in the San Francisco Bay. Slowly but surely, law enforcement built a case against her husband, Scott Peterson, and prosecuted him for the brutal murders of Laci Peterson and their unborn son. In 2004, Scott Peterson was convicted on two counts of murder, though he pleaded not guilty and maintains his innocence to this day.

Now, 20 years after Peterson’s conviction, director Skye Borgman’s three-part documentary series American Murder: Laci Peterson utilizes news clips, interrogation footage, and courtroom cameras to bring the dramatic disappearance, investigation, and trial into focus. The series features interviews with detectives, lawyers, and jurors involved in...

Nowadays, there’s always a little something extra we get with what might be called the “trial of the century.” It’s not just the endless media presence, the internet conspiracies or the water cooler stance of innocent vs. guilty – it’s the documentary. When we think of some of these trials tied directly to murder, a few names probably pop up more often than others: Casey Anthony, Amanda Knox, etc. And these subjects usually have no problem sitting down to again tell their side of the story and get the latest word in, even years after the conviction. The latest is Scott Peterson, who you probably remember was found guilty of both first- and second-degree murder of his wife, Laci, who was eight months pregnant at the time of her death.

Twenty years after the conviction, Scott Peterson – and the death of Laci – is the subject of two documentaries:...

If you loved the It movies as much as I did, then you’re probably as pumped as I am about the upcoming Welcome to Derry series, one of the most highly-anticipated new shows on the horizon — at least for horror fans.

Good scripted horror TV is sometimes hard to come by and when we do get a good show, they don’t usually last as long as we’d like them to.

There are horror television series that come to mind that have had long runs: Supernatural, The Walking Dead, and American Horror Story.

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But, over the years, they seem to lose the punch they had in their early seasons, becoming almost a mockery of themselves.

Sometimes short is sweet, but sometimes shows abruptly end before their time, such as the phenomenal Evil on Paramount+, disappointing their fans.

From everything we know so far about Welcome to Derry,...

Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife Laci and their unborn child in 2004, maintained his innocence and put forth alternate theories regarding the death of his wife in the new docuseries Face to Face With Scott Peterson.

Directed by Sharon Anderson, the three-part series focuses on these alternate theories and features Scott’s first interview in over 20 years. The biggest question mark he, and others, raise surrounds a burglary that took place across the street from the Peterson home the morning Laci disappeared.

“There were a lot of people in that burglary,...

Producers and directors alike rarely mention Indie games regarding a potential TV adaptation. It’s a shame. For all the hype Aaa games get, so many are busts while hidden gems circulate in the shadows of anonymity outside hardcore gaming circles.

To be fair, many Indies are nearly impossible to translate into TV shows, not without fundamentally stripping the game of everything it is and reassembling something entirely different.

Everyone knows how much gamers love that idea. Take “Unpacking,” for instance. It’s a game about just that — unpacking and decorating a home. Netflix’s Dream Home Makeover covers that quite well without an adaptation.

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Alas, in the midst of Fallout, Halo, The Witcher, and upcoming TV adaptations like God of War, Indies are relegated to the back shelf, at least for now.

But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few Indie...

Don’t you hate the awkward silence that happens when someone has been recast as your favorite movie character?

No explanation. No plot twist is given in which your character returns to save the day and thwarts the impostor.

Instead, you just have to deal with it and accept New Guy Here as the recast hero.

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Sometimes, the awkward silence is unbearable, and you hate the rest of the movie because of this terrible choice of recasting.

But sometimes, they get it right, and we’re all forced to begrudgingly agree that this new interpretation of our favorite character was brilliant.

Not all 11 performances were brilliant. However, when the recasting was first announced, each one divided moviegoers. Let’s consider each one and whether the recast was a Win or Fail.

9. Will Smith in Aladdin – Win (Walt Disney Pictures/Screenshot)

Will Smith wasn’t the first black...

Peacock’s true-crime docuseries Face to Face With Scott Peterson has premiered with a focus on alternate theories around who and what could have caused the shocking 2002 murder of Laci Peterson.

The three-parter directed by Shareen Anderson sees Scott Peterson deniying killing his pregnant wife and their unborn child, aiming to undercut the initial Modesto police investigation and the prosecution’s case during his original 2003 trial. In 2004, Scott was convicted of the murders of Laci, who was eight months pregnant, and their unborn child, Conner. His death sentence was overturned in 2020 and reduced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. In 2024, the Los Angeles Innocence Project took over Scott’s case, and the nonprofit began investigating his case around the 20th anniversary of his conviction.

The Face to Face With Scott Peterson series, now streaming all episodes, focuses on alternate theories, namely turning its focus to burglars of a...

Who hasn't binged away an embarrassing amount of time reliving the horrific experiences of other people via one of the many true crime documentaries available in the streaming era? True crime will seemingly never go out of fashion, which is good news for Netflix as the company has consistently pumped out documentaries recounting tales of murder and missing persons ever since the streamer had a mega-hit with 2015's "Making a Murderer."

This year alone, Netflixers have flocked to the tale of online dating turning deadly with "Lover, Stalker, Killer," and have binged themselves into a stupor with "What Jennifer Did" — a true crime doc that used nightmarish AI images. Now, a new obsession has arrived in the form of "American Murder: Laci Peterson." It follows 2020's "American Murder: The Family Next Door," a Netflix true crime documentary which told the harrowing story of murderer Chris Watts. This latest installment, however,...

Scott Peterson’s story began on Christmas Eve in 2002 when his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, disappeared. Later, he was convicted and sentenced to death. Now, he shares his side of the story for the first time in 20 years in “Face to Face With Scott Peterson.” The three-part docuseries begins streaming on Peacock on Tuesday, Aug. 20. You can stream “Face to Face With Scott Peterson” with a Subscription to Peacock.

How to Watch ‘Face to Face With Scott Peterson’ When: Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024 Where: Peacock Stream: Watch with a Subscription to Peacock. About ‘Face to Face With Scott Peterson’

Since the heartbreaking disappearance and murder of Scott Peterson’s wife and unborn son, his family and some experts have grasped onto possible inconsistencies in the evidence. Plenty of people agree with the guilty verdict and punishment, but not everyone is certain it’s the truth. In 2024, the Los Angeles Innocence Project took...

Scott Peterson is back in the news again thanks to the new documentary, American Murder: Laci Peterson. This new documentary hit Netflix on August 14, and it has new eyes on Scott’s conviction and the trial surrounding the tragic deaths of his wife and son.

However, there are now calls for Scott’s case to be taken up again, and The Innocence Project might be getting involved. Here is what we know.

What Is Happening With Scott Peterson’s Case?

With the new documentary and fresh interviews with Scott Peterson about the deaths of his wife and unborn child, there is a new attempt to look into his conviction. The Innocence Project is getting involved in seeing if there might be more to the murder conviction than meets the eye.

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“The Innocence Project is going to start from the ground up, and they’re going to look...

American Murder: Laci Peterson premiered on Netflix on Aug. 14 and remains atop the daily top 10 most popular shows on the streamer, even after the release of Emily in Paris season 4 part 1. The case continues to captivate the world over 20 years after it reached national headlines in 2002, so much so that another documentary series will release just one week later.

Whereas as Netflix's American Murder: Laci Peterson took a "very Laci forward" approach to telling her story, the latest docuseries tracking the case takes a completely different approach. Face to Face with Scott Peterson features the first interview with the convicted murderer in about 21 years. Likewise, the series will take a closer look at the case and consider new developments, particularly those that explore whether Scott could have been innocent.

Here's the full synopsis via Peacock:

It was a case that captivated the country. At 8 months pregnant, Laci Peterson went missing on Christmas Eve,...

If youre a fan of true crime and have already heard about Peacocks upcoming docuseries, Face to Face with Scott Peterson, then youve likely been counting down the days until the shows premiere on Tuesday, August 20. After staying away from interviews over the last two decades since the conviction for the death of his pregnant wife, Peterson, who has long maintained his innocence, will have plenty of facetime in the series. Earlier this year, the Los Angeles Innocence Project took on the imprisoned mans case and has been championing his freedom ever since. Today, Collider is thrilled to share an exclusive sneak peek of not only the soon-to-air production but also a snippet of Peterson sharing part of his side of the story, one that, if to be believed, could certainly cast reasonable doubt on his guilty conviction.

In an exclusive sneak peek at Peacock’s three-part docuseries Face to Face With Scott Peterson, Peterson denies the speculation that he killed his pregnant wife Laci because he wasn’t ready for fatherhood.

Series director and co-executive producer Shareen Anderson has been investigating the infamous case for over a decade, exploring the possibility that Peterson might not be guilty. For the first time since 2003, Peterson is speaking on camera, sharing his side of the story and attempting to clear up misconceptions about what led to Laci’s death.

“They said that you killed Laci because you didn’t want to be married and you didn’t want to be a father,” the director tells Peterson during their on-camera chat from prison.

“That’s so offensive, so disgusting,” responds Peterson. “I certainly regret cheating on Laci, absolutely.” He pointed out that his adultery stemmed from being “childish, lacking self esteem,...

Its been more than two decades since Laci Petersons name first appeared in headlines around the world. In the 20 years since the pregnant womans body was found and her husband, Scott Peterson, was convicted of her murder, the case has remained one of the most infamous in the countrys history. And now, a new Netflix docuseries titled, American Murder: Laci Peterson is throwing the troubling story back into the spotlight, and engaging a new generation in the conversation. Currently sitting in the second spot on the streamers Top 10, its obvious that theres still plenty of intrigue surrounding this devastating true-crime tale.