| THE PHONE LOG |
In the weeks leading up to Scott Peterson's arrest for his wife's murder, police were secretly taping his phone calls. The following transcripts and audio files capture Peterson talking to friends, family, business contacts and the media in the early days of the investigation. Read or listen as he talks to his parents and in-laws, mutters choice words for reporters and confides in friends, all the while telling innumerable lies that prosecutors say implicate him in the murder.
NEW TRANSCRIPTS ADDED: Lead investigator Craig Grogan
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| SCOTT'S FAMILY |
Jackie Peterson |
Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 10:48 a.m. | When asked by his mother where he is, Scott Peterson tells her he's in West Fresno, even though phone records say differently. |  |
Jan. 31, 2003 |
| Time unknown | Scott Peterson laughs when he hears this message from his mother, who tells him about a place to stay in Washington state if he wanted to follow up on a possible sighting of his wife. |
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| 10:11 a.m. | Scott Peterson talks with his mother about new phone lines to aid in the search for Laci and a purported conversation with the Longview Police Dept. |
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| 9:28 a.m. | In a three-way conversation with both of his parents, Scott Peterson talks briefly about a lead in the case, but most of the conversation focuses on his dog. |
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Lee Peterson |
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| Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 1:01 p.m. | Scott Peterson tells his father he's in Bakersfield. |  |
Janey Peterson |
| Feb. 2, 2003 |
3:54 p.m. |
Peterson leaves a message for his sister-in-law asking which beach she's headed for. |
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| 5:03 p.m. | In a conversation with his sister-in-law, Scott Peterson talks about going to the beach and plans to go to a bar. |
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| LACI'S FAMILY |
Sharon Rocha |
Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 12:55 p.m. |
When Scott Peterson listens to this voice mail from his mother-in-law, who informs him police recovered an anchor, not a body, from the marina, Peterson whistles. |
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| 12:56 p.m. |
Laci's mother tells her son-in-law she's relieved it was only a boat anchor so "everyone can breathe and get on with finding her." |
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| Feb. 8, 2003 |
| Time unknown |
In this message, Rocha asks that Peterson disguise his voice and call police anonymously to tell them where Laci is. |
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| Feb. 13, 2003 |
| Time unknown |
Rocha grills Peterson about the details surrounding the day her daughter disappeared, from what she was wearing to what was on the dining room table. |
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Jan. 16, 2003 |
Ron Grantski |
Time unknown | Rocha lashes out at Peterson, telling him, "Don't bulls--t me. You tell me where she is." She then passes the phone to her husband, Ron Grantski, who demands to know where Laci is and hangs up on Peterson. |
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Brent Rocha |
Jan. 16, 2003 |
| 1:46 p.m. | Peterson tells Laci's brother he made a boat anchor out of cement and that police had questioned him about it. |
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| Jan. 17, 2003 |
| Time unknown | Rocha tells his brother-in-law, "if you did it you know you're not gonna get away with it."
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| THE MISTRESS |
Amber Frey |
Dec. 2002 - Feb. 2003 |
| Various | Complete index of phone transcripts and audio of conversations between Scott Peterson and Amber Frey. | |
| LAW ENFORCEMENT |
Longview
Police Dept. |
Jan. 31, 2003 |
| 10:02 a.m. |
Scott Peterson contacts police in Longview, Wash., to inquire about a tip they received that Laci Peterson was sighted in a grocery store. | |
| Feb. 3, 2003 |
| 2:49 p.m. | A Longview detective tells Peterson that after reviewing the surveillance tapes of the grocery store, the pregnant woman captured on video looked nothing like Laci. | |
Lead investigator
Craig Grogan |
Dec. 30, 2002 |
| 9:15 a.m. | Peterson tells the lead investigator on the case that he cut his hand that day when asked if he or Laci had ever gotten into an accident in his truck.
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| 5:20 p.m. |
Peterson refuses to give the police investigator his debit card number when asked about a gasoline purchase, instead offering to obtain a computer printout of the transaction which would omit most of the number. "They don't pay me very good here, but I probably wouldn't run off and use your card," Grogan quipped. |
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| THE MEDIA |
Larry King |
Jan. 31, 2003 |
| 4:09 p.m. | Larry King leaves this voice mail for Peterson requesting an interview, but Peterson deletes it before the message from the TV talk legend is finished. | |
Rita Cosby |
Jan. 30, 2003 |
| 9:09 p.m | Fox News reporter Rita Cosby calls Peterson and discusses a possible lead — a reported sighting of a pregnant woman fitting Laci's description in Longview, Wash.
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| Jan. 31, 2003 |
| 11:23 a.m. | Among Peterson's voice mails is a follow-up message from Cosby, but Peterson mutters, "F--- you Rita," as he listens to her message.
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| Feb. 3, 2003 |
| 9:08 a.m | Peterson again says a few choice words to himself about Cosby while listening to her message.
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| Michael Reel |
Jan. 31, 2003 |
| 8:28 a.m. | The CBS News reporter touches base with Peterson and tells him he's been in touch with a reporter in Washington state and will try to get more information about the reported sighting. | |
| FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES |
| Mike Richardson |
Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 1:25 p.m. | Peterson calls his friend, Mike Richardson, and declares, "Oh hell," when he gets voice mail. | |
| Heather Richardson |
Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 1:31 p.m. | After getting Mike Richardson's voice mail, Peterson calls Richardson's house and speaks to his wife, Heather. He talks about the anchor discovered in the marina and asks if he can stay over one night the following week.
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| Robert Weaver |
Jan. 11, 2003 |
| 2:02 p.m. | Peterson reacts to the news that police pulled an anchor, not a body, from the marina as a "source of humor at least." | |
Heidi & Aaron
Fritz |
Jan. 30, 2003 |
| 9:18 p.m. | Peterson's friends hear about the Longview lead on the news and call Peterson, who says he's hopeful Laci is still alive.
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| Eric Olson |
Jan. 31, 2003 |
| 11:25 a.m. | Peterson, a fertilizer salesman, talks shop about gallons of Zinc.
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| Joan Faria |
Feb. 3, 2003 |
| 2:39 p.m. | Peterson leaves a voice mail saying he was at grief counseling "out in the hills" the four previous days. | |
| MONEY MATTERS |
Realtor
Brian Argain |
Jan. 22, 2003 |
| 5:39 p.m | Peterson talks to the realtor to get the ball rolling on selling his house, saying that even if Laci returns they are not going to remain there.
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| Jan. 23, 2003 |
| 10:46 a.m. |
Argain leaves a message to set up a meeting and tells Peterson "keep your head up." |
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| 5:42 p.m. |
Peterson leaves a voice mail to follow up about putting his house on the market. |
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| Jan. 27, 2003 |
| 5:41 p.m | Argain offers to have Peterson talk with his manager, and Peterson says he would like to do so.
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| Jan. 27, 2003 |
| 3:32 p.m. | Though he previously didn't think there would be a problem, Argain tells Peterson that his manager said, since Laci's name is also on the deed, Peterson must consult an attorney.
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The Other Woman
