Scott Peterson’s behavior drew immediate scrutiny when he reported his twenty-seven-year-old wife, Laci, missing. A frantic search ensued, fueled by the desperation of those who loved her.

A woman claiming to be Scott’s girlfriend contacted the police, setting off a flurry of attention. Laci’s family found itself confronting a shocking truth as the media descended.

The breakthrough came with a price. Now, the case was headed for trial. No physical evidence existed, only the testimony of one key witness remained.