Guide Note
Convicted murderer and death row inmate Scott Peterson has a personal blog hosted by the non-profit group Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty (CCADP). Additionally, Peterson's family has a website called ScottPetersonAppeal.org, as well a blog called "Journey to Justice". The blog features posts written by Peterson, his sister and his parents.
Fast Facts
- Contributors to "Journey to Justice" include Scott Peterson, sister Susan Cuadillo and parents Jackie and Lee Peterson1
- Scott Peterson's post was the first on "Journey to Justice"
- First post dated June 6, 2008, titled "Let's Try a Blog"
- First blog hosted on Canadian Coalition Against the Death Penalty (CCADP)
- CCADP blog offers free web-space to death row inmates
- First posted on CCADP in July of 2005
Sharon Rocha Upset by Blog
Sharon Rocha, the mother of Laci Peterson, is upset that Scott Peterson is still able to communicate to the outside world. She says in an interview with CNN's Larry King, "I still feel that it's not right that Scott has the ability to speak on the Internet through his family or friends or whomever." The interview aired on July 17, 2008.2
Laci Peterson's Murder
Scott Peterson was convicted of killing his pregnant wife Laci Peterson in 2003. Laci Peterson was reported missing after her disappearance on Christmas Eve in 2002. Laci Peterson's body was found April of 2003 in California's Berkeley Marina. Her unborn baby boy was found washed up miles away.3
Scott Peterson Conviction
Scott Peterson was sentenced to death in March of 2005. He has since appealed the case and remains on death row in San Quentin State Prison.2
Blog Excerpt
- "Knowing that there are rational, thoughtful people, willing to look at the evidence, and some so kind as to drop notes of good will or send a small donation has a huge positive impact. We want to have better communication with such great people and it has been suggested that we do a blog." - Scott Peterson, entry from Journey to Justice4
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