The Double Life of Scott Peterson: Defending Scott Peterson — Ep. 4 | MK Confidential

Scott Peterson is not guilty and lacks the capability to commit the murders.

Geragos initially criticized the case framing but later said he may have succumbed to media buzz.

He was convinced of Scott Peterson's innocence after meeting him and took the case despite widespread warnings.

They hired Geragos because he was defending Scott on TV, despite the high cost.

The public and jury pool were overwhelmingly biased against Peterson, creating a hostile trial environment.

The Christmas Eve computer login proved Lacy was alive after the prosecution's initial timeline, forcing them to adjust.

The exact time of death is less important than proving Scott committed the murder.

Brocchini's redaction was part of a broader pattern of evidence being withheld or minimized.

He removed the line because another detective had directly interviewed the witness and included it in his own report.

The judge wrongly excluded a boat demonstration that would have shown the prosecution's theory was implausible.

Brocchini fabricated the duct tape detail, undermining his credibility and the prosecution's case.

The hair found in the boat matched Lacy's mitochondrial DNA profile, which is rare in Modesto.

The DNA match is less significant than claimed, potentially as common as 1 in 9 people.

The hair evidence was mishandled, with one hair becoming two, suggesting contamination or fabrication.

The tapes showed Scott lying and acting coldly, which convinced him of Scott's guilt.

The tapes alone were damning enough to sink the defense.

Connor died on December 29th, meaning Lacy was alive days after Christmas Eve.

Ultrasound measurements indicate Connor died on December 23rd or 24th, aligning with the prosecution's timeline.

The uncalled eyewitnesses were unnecessary because their accounts were already admitted through police testimony.

He does not know why Geragos never called the eyewitnesses he found.

Televising the trial would have debunked public misconceptions and shown the prosecution's case was weak.