TIMELINE

This Timeline is the story of Scott Peterson's wrongful conviction, from beginning to end.  It is divided according to significant events.  The information it contains comes from various news sources and court documents, without regard to its accuracy.    

• The Early Years:  1939-1989

• Courtship & Marriage:  1990-2002

• The Pregnancy & Affair:  May-Nov, 2002

• Fateful Decisions:  Dec 1-22, 2002

• The Day Before:  Dec 23, 2002

• Laci is Missing:  Dec 24, 2002

• The Search & Investigation:  Dec 25, 2002 - Mar 2003

• The Bodies are Found, Scott's Arrest & Arraignment:  Apr-Sep, 2003

• Preliminary Hearing:  Oct 2003 - Jan 2004

• Pre-Trial & Jury Selection:  Feb-May, 2004

• The State's Case:  Jun 1-Oct 15, 2004

• The Defendant's Case, Jury Deliberations, & Verdict:  Oct 6-Nov 12, 2004

• Penalty Phase, Motions, & Sentencing:  Nov 13, 2004 - Mar 17, 2005

• The Appeals Process Begins