Scott Peterson Trial

An updated mugshot of Scott Peterson, who filed an automatic appeal to the California Supreme Court on July 5, 2012.

Laci Peterson of Modesto, Cali., is seen posing for the camera before going missing around the Christmas of 2002. (AP)

January, 2003: A volunteer aiding in the search for Laci Peterson is seen holding a poster in Los Angeles. (AP)

April, 2003: A girl is seen standing in front of a makeshift memorial for Laci Peterson and her unborn child. (AP)

Authorities search the Berkley Marina, where Laci Peterson's husband Scott said he was fishing at when she went missing. (AP)

A boat and truck that belong to Scott Peterson. It was learned later in the case that he used the boat to transport Laci Peterson before she went missing. (AP)

Laci Peterson's relatives are seen at a press conference. From left to right: Sharon Rocha, Laci's mother, Amy Rocha, Laci's sister, and Dennis Rocha, her father. (AP)

April, 2003: Scott Peterson arrives at county jail after being charged with murdering his wife and unborn child. (AP)

Amber Frey, who was involved in an extramarital affair with Scott Peterson, arrives at court with Gloria Allred. (AP)

Scott Peterson arrives at Stanislaus County Superior Court for his hearing regarding the murder of his wife and unborn child. (AP)

A 2003 mugshot of Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son. (AP)

December, 2004: People react to the recommendation of the death penalty by the Scott Peterson case's jury. (AP)

March, 2005: Peterson is escorted to at San Quentin State Prison, where he is place on death row for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci. (AFP)