Scott Peterson’s ex-girlfriend, Amber Frey, recently spoke out about their relationship in a new Netflix docuseries, American Murder: Laci Peterson, which revisited the case of Laci Peterson’s murder and Scott’s subsequent conviction for the crime. Frey revealed that she met Scott in November 2002 and started dating him after he told her he was single. It was only weeks later that she found out that his wife, Laci, was missing, sparking a chain of events that would ultimately lead to Scott’s conviction for her murder.
The docuseries featured voice recordings that Frey had made of her conversations with Scott after she learned the truth about his marriage. These recordings played a significant role in providing investigators with a potential motive once Laci’s remains were discovered in January 2003. Director Skye Borgman explained that Frey’s involvement in the project was motivated by her desire to give a voice to Laci and show a different side of her beyond just being a murder victim. Frey’s bravery in sharing her story was praised by Borgman, who noted that she did so not for herself, but for Laci.
Frey shared details about her relationship with Scott in the docuseries, recounting how they met and how their romantic involvement began. She revealed that Scott initially lied to her about being married, only confessing to the truth a few weeks after they started dating. The revelation came as a shock to Frey, who then decided to cooperate with authorities by allowing them to record her conversations with Scott. This decision ultimately played a crucial role in the case against Scott.
Frey’s actions led to her meeting with Laci Peterson’s family and friends, who expressed their gratitude for her role in the case. They showed support for Frey and her decision to come forward, emphasizing that she played a key role in helping bring justice for Laci and her unborn child. Frey also recounted her experience of taking the stand during Scott’s murder trial, where she faced challenges related to the public exposure of her private conversations with Scott.
Despite the difficulties she faced, Frey’s testimony ultimately contributed to Scott’s conviction for the murder of Laci and their son. His initial death sentence was overturned in 2020 and replaced with a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Through her involvement in the docuseries and her willingness to share her story, Frey has helped shed light on the tragic events surrounding Laci Peterson’s murder and the impact it had on those involved, ultimately seeking justice for Laci and her family.
