Season 1

Two decades after Scott Peterson's conviction for the murders of his wife, Laci, and their unborn son, the Los Angeles Innocence Project filed a motion seeking a new trial on Peterson's behalf, citing emerging scientific evidence and allegations of investigative misconduct. Veteran legal analyst and defense attorney Chris Pixley investigates the claims to determine whether the new evidence warrants a retrial.

Chris Pixley investigates a controversial burglary theory and new scientific evidence that challenge the prosecution's case against Scott Peterson. As he digs deeper into the Los Angeles Innocence Project's claims, he seeks to answer two questions: Does Peterson deserve a new trial—and did he commit the murders?