Lee Peterson

[taylor63]

Does anyone know anymore about this? I heard during the trial, that Laci's stepfather Ron Grantski, saw Mr. Peterson, and told him he was sorry about everything that had happened, and Mr. Peterson responded by saying **** ***. Why was Lee so mean like that? I usually feel just as much sympathy for the families of murder defendants, as I do for the families of victims, but why have the Petersons been so meanspirted like this towards Laci's family especially since they claim to love Laci?

[Lavindar]

Does anyone know anymore about this? I heard during the trial, that Laci's stepfather Ron Grantski, saw Mr. Peterson, and told him he was sorry about everything that had happened, and Mr. Peterson responded by saying **** ***. Why was Lee so mean like that? I usually feel just as much sympathy for the families of murder defendants, as I do for the families of victims, but why have the Petersons been so meanspirted like this towards Laci's family especially since they claim to love Laci?

I think it's easier for them to blame someone else.

[aingael]

I just finished reading Sharon Rocha's book again and one thing that stuck out is Jackie and Lee were loving and friendly when it suited them, ie, when the press was around or if they thought it would benefit Scott.

The attitude of both of the Peterson parents were, in my opinion, appalling and shameful. While I hope any parent would stand with their child during a time like that, to act as if their child were some sort of demi god and above everything is reprehensible. They acted and chances are still continue to act as if nothing should ever happen to their "golden child" no matter what he did. The entitlement attitude does not fall far from the tree.

In a way I feel sorry for Lee's children from his first marriage, they really get the short end of the stick with Scott so privileged and entitled.

[Lili007]

I just finished reading Sharon Rocha's book again and one thing that stuck out is Jackie and Lee were loving and friendly when it suited them, ie, when the press was around or if they thought it would benefit Scott.

The attitude of both of the Peterson parents were, in my opinion, appalling and shameful. While I hope any parent would stand with their child during a time like that, to act as if their child were some sort of demi god and above everything is reprehensible. They acted and chances are still continue to act as if nothing should ever happen to their "golden child" no matter what he did. The entitlement attitude does not fall far from the tree.

In a way I feel sorry for Lee's children from his first marriage, they really get the short end of the stick with Scott so privileged and entitled.

I don't know, but maybe they'd get the same treatment, if they were involved in a crime.

One of the many things I thought were so disgusting about this crime is that his parents excused it all the way, and added to it - claiming Laci's jewellery, the baby's crib and gifts... while Laci and Conner were horribly and unnecessarily killed. Aiding and abetting is the least of their problem, IMO. It's the greed that spawns it that is of concern.

And if one looks back at Laci's murder, I think there was a lot of greed and selfishness involved. Like mother, like son, IMO... the formative years are crucial - one would have to wonder about what he learned in his first 7 years or so...

JMO

[taylor63]

I just finished reading Sharon Rocha's book again and one thing that stuck out is Jackie and Lee were loving and friendly when it suited them, ie, when the press was around or if they thought it would benefit Scott.

The attitude of both of the Peterson parents were, in my opinion, appalling and shameful. While I hope any parent would stand with their child during a time like that, to act as if their child were some sort of demi god and above everything is reprehensible. They acted and chances are still continue to act as if nothing should ever happen to their "golden child" no matter what he did. The entitlement attitude does not fall far from the tree.

In a way I feel sorry for Lee's children from his first marriage, they really get the short end of the stick with Scott so privileged and entitled.

And you wonder why Scott turned out the way he did? I guess the old saying "the apple don't fall too far from the tree" really holds true in this case. One thing that really upset me deeply was when Lee called into Larry King and accused Sharon of robbery for wanting to get Laci's things out of her and Scott's home. I normally feel a tremendous amount of compassion for the killer's parents especially when their child has been sentenced to death or life imprisonment,but in the case of the Petersons it is hard for me to because they have been so cruel and vindictive to the victim's family for no reason at all.

[Lavindar]

Sharon wasn't going around saying "we want those" about everything. If the Petersons claim they got nothing, it sure looked like some pretty nice furniture that they were moving out of the house when they broke into it.

[Mysteri]

As a child who lived mainly in an orphanage and in poverty, Jackie truly meant to 'make up for it' by living in style after her marriage to Lee who was ambitious and made a personal fortune in a few short years. Yet neither of them seemed satisfied and always were on the look-out for MORE.

Amy Rocha cut Lee's hair. He was not too proud for a freebie. Remember when he said he wanted to save money on the golf course and that's why Scott had his brother's DL? That was fabrication that was at least semi-credible because of his attitude.

The Petersons consider themselves to be elite. They could never admit the ONLY child between them was a murderous fiend. Better to chase after shadows. They are cruel to ANYONE who doubts thier offspring is less than Perfect. From what I have read, they have disowned Lee's oldest child for refusing to defend Scott LEE. They have also left Ann Bird in the dust, Jackie's only Daughter. Ann is blessed to escape the sacharine facade.




imo

[Lili007]

As a child who lived mainly in an orphanage and in poverty, Jackie truly meant to 'make up for it' by living in style after her marriage to Lee who was ambitious and made a personal fortune in a few short years. Yet neither of them seemed satisfied and always were on the look-out for MORE.

Amy Rocha cut Lee's hair. He was not too proud for a freebie. Remember when he said he wanted to save money on the golf course and that's why Scott had his brother's DL? That was fabrication that was at least semi-credible because of his attitude.

The Petersons consider themselves to be elite. They could never admit the ONLY child between them was a murderous fiend. Better to chase after shadows. They are cruel to ANYONE who doubts thier offspring is less than Perfect. From what I have read, they have disowned Lee's oldest child for refusing to defend Scott LEE. They have also left Ann Bird in the dust, Jackie's only Daughter. Ann is blessed to escape the sacharine facade.

imo

Yes, Ann Bird WAS lucky, in the end. But look at how this family she didn't even know have impacted on her, even though it was for a short period of time, but for the worst of reasons. They tried to make her part of it. Thank Goodness they didn't succeed.

I've no idea what drives Jackie, but I just can''t understand one thing. She gave away her children for adoption, yet she's so possessive and defensive of one child she kept who kills his wife who is pregnant with his son, and her grandson, while doing NOTHING to protect when one of the children she gave away was drawn into this sorry mess. I may be wrong, but I think Ann Bird is well out of it - ALL of it. I wish her and family all the best.

I think there's something very twisted in that family, and I don't think it's Lee, IMO. I think Scott may have been a result of it, IMO, and a lot of people had to suffer for it.

But there's no excuse for taking someone else's life, and the life they carried within them. NONE.


JMO

[Invrdv8]

Yes, Ann Bird WAS lucky, in the end. But look at how this family she didn't even know have impacted on her, even though it was for a short period of time, but for the worst of reasons. They tried to make her part of it. Thank Goodness they didn't succeed.

I've no idea what drives Jackie, but I just can''t understand one thing. She gave away her children for adoption, yet she's so possessive and defensive of one child she kept who kills his wife who is pregnant with his son, and her grandson, while doing NOTHING to protect when one of the children she gave away was drawn into this sorry mess. I may be wrong, but I think Ann Bird is well out of it - ALL of it. I wish her and family all the best.

I think there's something very twisted in that family, and I don't think it's Lee, IMO. I think Scott may have been a result of it, IMO, and a lot of people had to suffer for it.

But there's no excuse for taking someone else's life, and the life they carried within them. NONE.


JMO

IMO, Anne was lucky that Jackie did give her up for adoption, Don too. Can you imagine how they would have turned out if Jackie had raised them? She kept John and from all accounts he had his share of problems. According to Anne she had a good life and was well brought up by her adoptive parents. I think Anne, slowly but surely, was seeing the "real" Jackie and didn't like what she saw. I think she would have eventually distanced herself from the Petersons on her own. IIRC Lee did threaten to disown one of his son's if he went to the vigil that was held for Laci. I have a feeling Lee rules the Peterson family with an iron hand. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say about Scott AFTER Jackie and Lee are no longer with us.

[Lavindar]

IMO, Anne was lucky that Jackie did give her up for adoption, Don too. Can you imagine how they would have turned out if Jackie had raised them? She kept John and from all accounts he had his share of problems. According to Anne she had a good life and was well brought up by her adoptive parents. I think Anne, slowly but surely, was seeing the "real" Jackie and didn't like what she saw. I think she would have eventually distanced herself from the Petersons on her own. IIRC Lee did threaten to disown one of his son's if he went to the vigil that was held for Laci. I have a feeling Lee rules the Peterson family with an iron hand. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say about Scott AFTER Jackie and Lee are no longer with us.

That is one sad family. No one steps out of line if they want to "inherit." It's all about the money. It's always been about the money. Getting a new Jag takes precidence over finding out if your son is innocent or guilty of a terrible crime. I hope the Jag keeps them warm at night.

[Mysteri]

I think Lee resented that Ron Grantski had a better life than he had even though Ron had far les money. He tried to pin the murder on Ron out of spite and envy in my opinion.

[Mysteri]

As I recall, Lee didn't even know until years later that Jackie had given up two children . I believe he only found out when Don contacted Jackie. Jackie was/is a secretive individual.

Yet she ingrained it into Scott that her beloved Father had been murdered when she was a child just before Christmas Eve. I think she harped on it to him over the years so that he associated Murder with Christmas Eve. Yet I don't think she realised until years later that she had implanted something more than her Father's murder into Scott's mind. They were both obsessed with the murder in a different way.

Her backgound has made Lee very protective of her, feeling pity and yet it has been a catalyst for dark deeds.

I truly believe that the only remorse felt by Scott, Lee and Jackie is that Scott isn't Free to 'charm' others as he did Laci and Sharon.

Good for Dennis Rocha who never trusted Scott. Too bad he couldn't have stopped the marriage he never wanted for his oldest Daughter.

imo

[Lili007]

IMO, Anne was lucky that Jackie did give her up for adoption, Don too. Can you imagine how they would have turned out if Jackie had raised them? She kept John and from all accounts he had his share of problems. According to Anne she had a good life and was well brought up by her adoptive parents. I think Anne, slowly but surely, was seeing the "real" Jackie and didn't like what she saw. I think she would have eventually distanced herself from the Petersons on her own. IIRC Lee did threaten to disown one of his son's if he went to the vigil that was held for Laci. I have a feeling Lee rules the Peterson family with an iron hand. It will be interesting to hear what they have to say about Scott AFTER Jackie and Lee are no longer with us.

My feeling was that it was Jackie who dictated not only in her own family, but in her children's families, pointing to Laci and Scott, as this is the subject of discussion. I think she interefered as much as she could, and more. In the end, I think she tried to pretend that nothing happened, when I think she knew very differently, IMO. Why the secret car bought in her name by a man named "Jackie" and the thousands of dollars in cash found in the car registered in "Jackie's" name when Scott was making a dash for the Mexican border?

Anyway, I think her "deny, deny" comment says it all, IMO.

JMO

[Lili007]

That is one sad family. No one steps out of line if they want to "inherit." It's all about the money. It's always been about the money. Getting a new Jag takes precidence over finding out if your son is innocent or guilty of a terrible crime. I hope the Jag keeps them warm at night.

I doubt it, Lavindar.

I hope they've learned that material possessions will never keep them warm, at heart, in the depth of their souls. Anyone can get an electric blanket and many people can buy a Jag. But that hardly matches or makes up for the warmth that comes from a loving, and loved, family. IMO, they could be billionaires, but if they have no-one who loves them for who they are, as opposed to what they own or leave as inheritance, they are the worst off.

And if they care more about what they own and what else they can get their hands on in a hurry, than their daughter-in-law and unborn grandchild being killed, that's beyond sad.

JMO

[Mysteri]

I doubt it, Lavindar.

I hope they've learned that material possessions will never keep them warm, at heart, in the depth of their souls. Anyone can get an electric blanket and many people can buy a Jag. But that hardly matches or makes up for the warmth that comes from a loving, and loved, family. IMO, they could be billionaires, but if they have no-one who loves them for who they are, as opposed to what they own or leave as inheritance, they are the worst off.

And if they care more about what they own and what else they can get their hands on in a hurry, than their daughter-in-law and unborn grandchild being killed, that's beyond sad.

JMO

I was just horrified when the Peterson's spoke with Barbara Walters and kept calling the baby 'it' and 'Laci's baby.' They seemed to have had no attachment at all to the expected Grandchild !!

Lee spoke of philandering during preganancy as if it were the norm and entirely acceptable.

Cold as ice.

imo

[Lavindar]

I was just horrified when the Peterson's spoke with Barbara Walters and kept calling the baby 'it' and 'Laci's baby.' They seemed to have had no attachment at all to the expected Grandchild !!

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imo

I don't think I ever heard Jackie refer to Conner by name or as "my grandchild." or even "Scott's son." It was always on a very impersonal level, like she had no attachment to him.

[Suzanne30]

I don't think I ever heard Jackie refer to Conner by name or as "my grandchild." or even "Scott's son." It was always on a very impersonal level, like she had no attachment to him.

Maybe Scott implied to them that the baby might not be his. There's no telling what he told them about Laci.

[Mysteri]

I don't think I ever heard Jackie refer to Conner by name or as "my grandchild." or even "Scott's son." It was always on a very impersonal level, like she had no attachment to him.

Right, when they became Negative about Laci ( as soon as Scott was accused ) , they distanced themselves from all and anything to do with Laci.

Catherine Crier said that there was a taped phone conversation between Jackie and Scott two weeks after Laci's 'disappearance' wherein Jackie asked Scott if they could have Conner's things for another Grandchild who has just been born.

Illustrates they BOTH knew Laci was gone forever and that material possessions were a priority.

imo

[Mysteri]

Maybe Scott implied to them that the baby might not be his. There's no telling what he told them about Laci.

In fact a rumour was spread that Laci may have been pregnant by another man.
Daniel Horowitz suggested it on national tv ( as a lawyer guest on the Nancy Grace Show ) and much later apologized to Sharon Rocha for the speculation.

The idea was so preposterous that even Jackie dared not mention it.

imo

[Suzanne30]

In fact a rumour was spread that Laci may have been pregnant by another man.
Daniel Horowitz suggested it on national tv ( as a lawyer guest on the Nancy Grace Show ) and much later apologized to Sharon Rocha for the speculation.

The idea was so preposterous that even Jackie dared not mention it.

imo

I remember that. I wonder why Daniel Horowitz would say that. Speculation on his part? I'm glad he apologised to Sharon.

[Luke Davis]

I remember that. I wonder why Daniel Horowitz would say that. Speculation on his part? I'm glad he apologised to Sharon.

I think there was some confusion with Amber who was getting child support from a man who was not her daughter's father.

[deputydi]

I think there was some confusion with Amber who was getting child support from a man who was not her daughter's father.

Dan Horowitz wasn't confused at all -- I do remember his words, but can't recall in what context the comment was made. IIRC, the news about Amber getting support from a man who was not Ayianna's father came long after the trial was over. I could be wrong about the timing, but Dan H definitely made the comment about Conner's parentage.

[TopGunner]

Dan Horowitz wasn't confused at all -- I do remember his words, but can't recall in what context the comment was made. IIRC, the news about Amber getting support from a man who was not Ayianna's father came long after the trial was over. I could be wrong about the timing, but Dan H definitely made the comment about Conner's parentage.

Hi DD, good seeing you.

I remember watching LKL when DH apologized to SR, and she graciously accepted. I believe he had just lost his wife, and you could see the understanding he suddenly had of Sharon's pain, he seemed very sincere.

[cookiewench]

The one who I find most annoying is Janey.

The senior P's have at least the excuse that they don't want to believe that their son is a cold-blooded murder (not that they don't know it).

Janey is just so smug. You get the feeling that she's almost pleased that the attractive, smart DIL is gone and now she gets to be center stage.....spokesperson for the family.

And John. "The truth with set Scott free!". Ugh. Wrong, buddy. The truth put him on death row.

[Otter]

I think there was some confusion with Amber who was getting child support from a man who was not her daughter's father.

Yeah maybe in your head Luke. Nope, I saw it live and will never forget. The Amber thing had nothing to do with Laci. Waaaay after the fact. Get your timing straight.

Horowitz stated that Conner was not the seed of DRISP.

Shame on him. Like Sharon didn't have enough to deal with. Another lie and proven to be a lie.

[Luke Davis]

Dan Horowitz wasn\'t confused at all -- I do remember his words, but can\'t recall in what context the comment was made. IIRC, the news about Amber getting support from a man who was not Ayianna\'s father came long after the trial was over. I could be wrong about the timing, but Dan H definitely made the comment about Conner\'s parentage.

You are likely right. I\'m probably mixing the two up.

[Luke Davis]

Yeah maybe in your head Luke. Nope, I saw it live and will never forget. The Amber thing had nothing to do with Laci. Waaaay after the fact. Get your timing straight.

Horowitz stated that Conner was not the seed of DRISP.

Shame on him. Like Sharon didn\'t have enough to deal with. Another lie and proven to be a lie.

Sorry, my memory isn\'t serving me well and I\'ve dumped my bookmarks.

[SON OF TIVO]

The one who I find most annoying is Janey.

The senior P's have at least the excuse that they don't want to believe that their son is a cold-blooded murder (not that they don't know it).

Janey is just so smug. You get the feeling that she's almost pleased that the attractive, smart DIL is gone and now she gets to be center stage.....spokesperson for the family.

And John. "The truth with set Scott free!". Ugh. Wrong, buddy. The truth put him on death row.

I agree Cookie..But I think John actually said " And the tooth swhall set Scott fwree."

Then he was dragged off by his arm by the SeaMonster Jackie.

[cookiewench]

[/B]

I agree Cookie..But I think John actually said " And the tooth swhall set Scott fwree."

Then he was dragged off by his arm by the SeaMonster Jackie.

LOL! It did sound like that, didn't it!

I almost felt sorry for him, because it seemed like he'd been waiting all day to speak that line to the press, and then blew it!

[Mysteri]

As a defense attorney in Geragos' corner, I think Horowitz wanted to spread some red herrings about Laci.

I always thought it was amusing in a way because SLP was always so arrogant about his 'romantic relationship.' It would have done him good to think that Laci preferred someone else to him. Someone who didn't need Viagra.

I did hope his giant ego was a bit deflated by Horowitz's casual remark. Scott takes himself VERY seriously ! Did his jaw drop at the idea ? I hope so !!!!!


imo

[Lavindar]

As a defense attorney in Geragos' corner, I think Horowitz wanted to spread some red herrings about Laci.

I always thought it was amusing in a way because SLP was always so arrogant about his 'romantic relationship.' It would have done him good to think that Laci preferred someone else to him. Someone who didn't need Viagra.

I did hope his giant ego was a bit deflated by Horowitz's casual remark. Scott takes himself VERY seriously ! Did his jaw drop at the idea ? I hope so !!!!!


imo

Horrorwitz should have been publicly slapped by someone for that lie. I do believe Ma and Pa P were behind it - part of their denial that Connder was Scott's child by referring to Conner as "it," "the baby," or "Laci's baby. I find that so chilling. Horrorwitz took it one step farther by claiming that Laci had an affair with her trainer. LOL, the place she went to for her exercise during her pregnancy did not have "trainers" in the common usage. She had a Yoga instructor, who, by the way was female, and the last I Heard, a female can't get another female pregnant unless laws of anatomy have changed.

[TopGunner]

Horrorwitz should have been publicly slapped by someone for that lie. I do believe Ma and Pa P were behind it - part of their denial that Connder was Scott's child by referring to Conner as "it," "the baby," or "Laci's baby. I find that so chilling. Horrorwitz took it one step farther by claiming that Laci had an affair with her trainer. LOL, the place she went to for her exercise during her pregnancy did not have "trainers" in the common usage. She had a Yoga instructor, who, by the way was female, and the last I Heard, a female can't get another female pregnant unless laws of anatomy have changed.

Lav, ITA. Every time I've started to have some sympathy for the Peterson's, I remember all their cr*p...right up to them suing the Rocha's for 30g's well after the trial, for half the mortgage payments they paid. The mortgage payments for a house they changed the locks on, they changed the alarm code on, that they refused to allow the Rocha's into stating that "there was nothing left of Laci there", and the house they wouldn't even allow Sharon to continue watering Laci's flowers at. After all, Jackie said, I just want what's just and fair. Well, by golly, she got it! Anyhow, I wouldn't put anything past them, unfortunately.

[Otter]

Lav, ITA. Every time I've started to have some sympathy for the Peterson's, I remember all their cr*p...right up to them suing the Rocha's for 30g's well after the trial, for half the mortgage payments they paid. The mortgage payments for a house they changed the locks on, they changed the alarm code on, that they refused to allow the Rocha's into stating that "there was nothing left of Laci there", and the house they wouldn't even allow Sharon to continue watering Laci's flowers at. After all, Jackie said, I just want what's just and fair. Well, by golly, she got it! Anyhow, I wouldn't put anything past them, unfortunately.

You and me both TG on the sympathy thing. So much time has passed but then all the bad behavior comes back again. The Jackal even sued Sharon for a vacuum! Let alone the defense team swimming in Laci's pool.

Ugh, when the media appeared in Modesto in force after the arrest DH was handing out resumes like there was no tomorrow. "Please, please, pretty please put me on tv!". Controversial doesn't mean stupid Dan. Or mean and uninformed. He was all three, and more that do not need mentioning.

Hasn't he remarried already? See, throw out a tidbit of gossip that I know nothing about. How does that feel Dan?

[Lili007]

The one who I find most annoying is Janey.

The senior P's have at least the excuse that they don't want to believe that their son is a cold-blooded murder (not that they don't know it).

Janey is just so smug. You get the feeling that she's almost pleased that the attractive, smart DIL is gone and now she gets to be center stage.....spokesperson for the family.

And John. "The truth with set Scott free!". Ugh. Wrong, buddy. The truth put him on death row.

I agree with that. It was like she was on a crusade. Parents, I can understand, though I think Jackie went too far. But what's the score with Janey? She was the most militant and vocal. For what? Someone she supposedly hardly knew as a brother-in-law? It doesn't make much sense. His brothers were silent. But his SIL went to war (so to speak) for him. So what gives? I always found it that very strange.

Thanks for reminding us about that, Cookiewench

JMO

[Lavindar]

I remember that. I wonder why Daniel Horowitz would say that. Speculation on his part? I'm glad he apologised to Sharon.

I believed then and still do that Daniel Horowitz was on the Geragos payroll and was paid to palnt monstrous lies in the press to make Scott look good.

Maybe he, along with Cardoza, was promised positions in the new Northern California firm of Geragos & Geragos.

[Heyes]

Does anyone know anymore about this? I heard during the trial, that Laci's stepfather Ron Grantski, saw Mr. Peterson, and told him he was sorry about everything that had happened, and Mr. Peterson responded by saying F you. Why was Lee so mean like that? I usually feel just as much sympathy for the families of murder defendants, as I do for the families of victims, but why have the Petersons been so meanspirted like this towards Laci's family especially since they claim to love Laci?

I remember there were a couple of times that Lee acted up in the courthouse. a couple of times it was outside court and directed to Ron. Then iirc, he or jackie were asked by the judge to straughten their act out or they will be asked to leave. Maybe someone remembers better than I the circumstances surrounding what happened in the court room.
What always seemed very odd was the day of the verdict. Lee and geragos had no idea that the jury may come up with a verdict? On a friday. I haven't talked to anyone yet that didn't expect it was very possible it would come in that day. Lee not being there always seemed strange. geragos? lol I don't blame him. After the boat incident I bet he didn't ever want to come back to that city.
Now Janey, that's a wierd one. Everyday she would strut into court with her purse dangling off her wrist and looking like jackies bodyguard/care giver. Her mother, IIRC owned a PR company so I'm assuming janey felt more than qualified to be in charge.I kept waiting for her to back off, the more that came out about scott and his actions the more I was waiting for this sister in law to show some sort of embarrassment, something.
Jackies actions were dispicable. This crazy woman took off her oxygen mask got a moving van and loaded up laci's stuff, (remember the freaking ironing board?), because....lol lol "Scott is going to need it!"
Also remember the "tip" line that the petersons took it upon themselves to establish? Even though there was already a tip line? Jackie wrote a letter to Sharon and wanted them to pay for it. Of course sharon said no. The nerve of that woman, they weren't even passing on tips according to the investigators.
imo

[Mysteri]

Horrorwitz should have been publicly slapped by someone for that lie. I do believe Ma and Pa P were behind it - part of their denial that Connder was Scott's child by referring to Conner as "it," "the baby," or "Laci's baby. I find that so chilling. Horrorwitz took it one step farther by claiming that Laci had an affair with her trainer. LOL, the place she went to for her exercise during her pregnancy did not have "trainers" in the common usage. She had a Yoga instructor, who, by the way was female, and the last I Heard, a female can't get another female pregnant unless laws of anatomy have changed.

You may have noticed that I said the EXACT same things already about how the Peterson's referred to Conner.

'Trainer?' When did Horowitz suggest it was her 'trainer?' When I saw him say it on tv, he didn't mention WHO it might have been. I seriously doubt he took any orders from the Petersons.

imo

[Lavindar]

Lav, ITA. Every time I've started to have some sympathy for the Peterson's, I remember all their cr*p...right up to them suing the Rocha's for 30g's well after the trial, for half the mortgage payments they paid. The mortgage payments for a house they changed the locks on, they changed the alarm code on, that they refused to allow the Rocha's into stating that "there was nothing left of Laci there", and the house they wouldn't even allow Sharon to continue watering Laci's flowers at. After all, Jackie said, I just want what's just and fair. Well, by golly, she got it! Anyhow, I wouldn't put anything past them, unfortunately.

The Petersons made ample use of that home during everything that was going on in Modesto. Remember Lee's comment about sleeping with a gun as he was walking in the gate? They even put their names on the deed for Covena. Don't forget their allowing members of the defense team "swimming privileges, too. Seems that everyone BUT the Rochas had plenty of access to the Covena property.

[Lavindar]

You may have noticed that I said the EXACT same things already about how the Peterson's referred to Conner.

'Trainer?' When did Horowitz suggest it was her 'trainer?' When I saw him say it on tv, he didn't mention WHO it might have been. I seriously doubt he took any orders from the Petersons.

imo

The rumors that were planted were that Laci was having an affair with her "trainer" a "PE teacher" and other accusations along those lines. Guess the Petersons and the defense team couldn't handle someone who was faithful to her spouse. Guess it just isn't so in their circles.

[Mysteri]

I remember there were a couple of times that Lee acted up in the courthouse. a couple of times it was outside court and directed to Ron. Then iirc, he or jackie were asked by the judge to straughten their act out or they will be asked to leave. Maybe someone remembers better than I the circumstances surrounding what happened in the court room.
What always seemed very odd was the day of the verdict. Lee and geragos had no idea that the jury may come up with a verdict? On a friday. I haven't talked to anyone yet that didn't expect it was very possible it would come in that day. Lee not being there always seemed strange. geragos? lol I don't blame him. After the boat incident I bet he didn't ever want to come back to that city.
Now Janey, that's a wierd one. Everyday she would strut into court with her purse dangling off her wrist and looking like jackies bodyguard/care giver. Her mother, IIRC owned a PR company so I'm assuming janey felt more than qualified to be in charge.I kept waiting for her to back off, the more that came out about scott and his actions the more I was waiting for this sister in law to show some sort of embarrassment, something.
Jackies actions were dispicable. This crazy woman took off her oxygen mask got a moving van and loaded up laci's stuff, (remember the freaking ironing board?), because....lol lol "Scott is going to need it!"
Also remember the "tip" line that the petersons took it upon themselves to establish? Even though there was already a tip line? Jackie wrote a letter to Sharon and wanted them to pay for it. Of course sharon said no. The nerve of that woman, they weren't even passing on tips according to the investigators.
imo

So true !!
Di Lucchi was so fed up with the Petersons at one point that he had them sit in the back of the court room instead of their usual place close to Scott's position in the front. They were fuming !!!

Here's one example of Lee mouthing off:

ROCHA: Well, I personally didn`t have anything -- well, I did have confrontation, I take that back. I talk about it in the book. But the time that you`re talking about is when we were going down the escalator. Ron, myself and Alex`s lawyer with the DA`s office and Lee was saying a few thing things in our direction.

GRACE: I remember that.

ROCHA: And Ron responded by saying that yes, there was plenty of evidence and Lee shouted out, You idiot! And I remember looking up thinking OK, I just want to get out of here as quickly as possible. And it just seemed to escalate from there.

http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIP.../25/ng.01.html

Many of us thought we might lose our lunch when Janey testified about her fluffy slippies and how Inpressive the Peterson house was !! Makes me wonder if she was homeless when she met them!

I don't think either Lee or Geragos could bear the public humilation of Scott being found totally guilty. But of course Jackie is tougher than old boots and showed up with a vengeance. Your'e so right, her performance while removing all those things from Laci's house was pathetic! As if Scott would be released any day now. I'm so happy the neighbours notified Sharon !!

imo