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. Brian Peterson isn ’ t related to Laci or Scott Peterson. “The only internal organ that was present was the uterus,” Peterson told jurors. “I was limited by the fact there was so much of the body. Sacramento, Calif., May 30 (AP) - The family of Laci Peterson on Friday denounced as “incredibly insensitive” the disclosure of sealed autopsy results indicating her unborn son had plastic tape wrapped around his neck and a significant cut across the shoulders. EERIE images of the chilly beach where the bodies of Laci Peterson and her fetus washed ashore over 20 years ago have ignited old questions about the grisly murder. The family of Laci Peterson on Friday denounced as " incredibly insensitive " the disclosure of sealed autopsy results indicating her unborn son had plastic tape wrapped around his neck and a. Two forensic experts, however – without having seen the autopsy – offered differing opinions on whether the body might have been mutilated before being dumped in San Francisco Bay. Laci Peterson’s fetus was expelled from her decaying body after her death, a forensic pathologist testified. Brian Peterson , who performed autopsies on Laci and the couple’s fetus, a. Let’s take a closer look at 10 key facts of the case you may have missed — but first, let’s go back to that cold December day in 2002. Laci Peterson was reported missing on Dec. 24, 2002, after she failed to return from a walk with their dog. Her husband, Scott, claimed he had spent the morning fishing in the San Francisco Bay. The autopsy didn ’ t find any man - made wounds on Laci ’s body , suggesting that the dismemberment was the result of decomposition . Two of Laci’s ribs were fractured, though the postmortem could not determine whether the injuries were posthumous.
What the Public Doesn't Know About Laci Peterson's Autopsy
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 ...