Scott Peterson’s conviction for the murder of his wife Laci can be used as evidence that he murdered his wife Laci, says Fresno’s Fifth District Court of Appeals. California law prohibits murderers from collecting the life insurance of their victims, but Scotty’s attorneys argued that since his conviction is on appeal, it shouldn’t affect his eligibility. The judges called shenanigans and upheld a lower court’s ruling that the $250,000 in life insurance proceeds should go to Laci’s mom.
The court also pointed out that Scott’s attorneys didn’t offer a shred of evidence indicating Scott is innocent and thus qualified to receive the money. Incidentally, I recall that awhile back Scott’s mom offered $250,000 to anyone who could exonerate her angel. Moms are so resourceful. I bet she knows lots of ways to use vinegar for household chores, too.