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On December 24 , 2002 , a woman named Laci Peterson was reported missing from her residence in Modesto, California. Reports indicate that Laci was eight months pregnant at the time of. May 30 – Laci Peterson ’ s head and parts of her limbs were missing and plastic tape was wrapped around the neck of her child, according to the full autopsy and coroner’s photographs exclusively seen by ABCNEWS. From the tragic disappearance of Laci Peterson to the controversy-laden trial and ongoing appeals, this in-depth exploration uncovers the key evidence, media influences, and persistent legal debates surrounding a case that continues to captivate the nation. Laci , eight months pregnant, was last seen alive on Christmas Eve, sparking a nationwide search that gripped the country. Her husband, Scott Peterson , quickly became the prime suspect, and while the case seemed cut and dried to many, the details revealed during the investigation told a far stranger story. REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (AP) - Jurors in Scott Peterson ’ s murder trial winced and glanced away Wednesday as they looked at photos of Laci Peterson ’ s badly decomposed body cast in. Even though Laci’s murder happened nearly 15 years ago, many people are still looking into details on the case — including what her autopsy revealed. Warning: Many of these details are graphic —. An autopsy could not reveal the cause of death due to the state of the body, but the coroner noted that there were no clear signs of man-made wounds. He also added that the woman’s cervix was intact, indicating she had not given birth vaginally. Peterson is pointing his finger at investigators who he claims didn’t turn over evidence to his defense that possibly could have cleared him of his wife’s murder during the murder trial,. Dive deep into the Laci Peterson murder, examining the evidence, trial, and aftermath of a case that captivated the nation. Learn about the key moments and legal implications. Scott Peterson ’ s behavior had cast a mysterious shadow over the death of his pregnant wife: his alibi on the day of the disappearance was questionable; he admitted to an affair with another.