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Scott Peterson Revisited - Part Two: Esther & Yolanda Reopen the Case

Aug 24, 2026 · 1h 3m

Summary

Hosts revisit the Scott Peterson case, analyzing new claims from the LA Innocence Project and an A&E documentary. They scrutinize arguments regarding a nearby burglary, eyewitness sightings, and hydrodynamic modeling of Lacey Peterson’s body. The episode contextualizes these points against original evidence, concluding that the new theories lack merit and fail to undermine the circumstantial case against Peterson.

Topics discussed

Intro: Scott Peterson Revisited and Yolanda's Return Sponsors: Talkiatry and Grooms Case Summary and LA Innocence Project Claims Court Rejection of Innocence Claims and A&E Documentary Analyzing the Burglary Theory and Witness Credibility DNA Evidence from the Abandoned Van Eyewitness Accounts of Lacey Walking the Dog Hydrodynamic Modeling and Body Discovery Location Lacey's Knowledge of the Fishing Boat Fetal Growth Expert Testimony and Time of Death Scope of the Original Investigation Circumstantial Evidence and Scott's Motive Conclusion: Verdict on New Evidence and Outro
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