On Christmas Eve, 2002, 27-year-old Laci Peterson vanished from her home in Modesto, California. She was eight months pregnant with her first child. Her husband, Scott Peterson, told police he spent the day fishing at the Berkeley Marina. But as the days passed, cracks in Scott’s story appeared — and his carefully constructed image began to collapse.

When Amber Frey came forward, revealing her relationship with Scott and his chilling claim that he had “lost” his wife before Laci even disappeared, the case erupted into one of the most infamous true-crime sagas in America.

Months later, the remains of Laci and her unborn son Conner were discovered in San Francisco Bay, not far from where Scott claimed to be fishing. His arrest — complete with dyed hair, cash, and camping gear — fueled suspicions that he had been preparing to flee.

In this episode, Daniel and Claire dissect the timeline, the alibi, the affair, and the trial that captivated the nation. They explore the lies that shaped the investigation, the media frenzy that influenced public opinion, and the enduring speculation about Scott Peterson’s guilt.

When did the lies begin? With the fishing trip alibi? With the affair? Or much earlier, in the shadows of a seemingly perfect marriage?