Laci Peterson’s mom Sharon maintains Scott Peterson’s guilt over 20 years after Laci’s death. Here’s everything to know about where her family is today.
Sharon and Dennis welcomed Laci in 1975 and divorced 2 years later
Laci was born on May 4, 1975, as the younger of two children. After her parents Sharon and Dennis split, they maintained a close relationship despite the divorce.
Sharon’s first impression of Scott was wary
Sharon Rocha initially felt guarded about Scott Peterson when Laci introduced him, recalling her concerns about his sincerity during their relationship.
Laci's parents helped with the search after she disappeared
Laci's disappearance triggered a substantial search effort by her family, which led to the discovery of her and her unborn child's bodies in April 2003.
Dennis died in 2018
Both Laci’s father, Dennis, and her long-time stepfather, Ron Grantski, passed away in 2018, leaving Sharon to reflect on their lives and the impact of Laci's death.
Sharon accused Scott of betraying Laci at his resentencing
During Scott Peterson's resentencing, Sharon confronted him, expressing her pain and assuring that there is no doubt of his culpability in Laci's murder.
Laci's family felt relief after Scott was denied a new trial in 2022
Laci's family expressed their relief following the court's decision to deny Scott Peterson a new trial, emphasizing their ongoing grief and loss over Laci.
Sharon is making an appearance in the Netflix documentary about Laci's murder
In August 2024, Sharon revealed she had participated in a Netflix docuseries, reiterating her belief in Scott's guilt despite his denials.
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