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The Scott Peterson saga continues. The family of the Modesto man who was convicted of murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, and their unborn son, Conner, in 2002, is reaching out via the Internet, asking the public to help fund a pricey appeal, reports CBS5.
In a blog on the Peterson family's web site, they say money from the "state" (a.k.a California taxpayers) won't be enough to cover the thousands they estimate it will cost to retain the services of attorney Cliff Gardner. They're requesting donations between $5 and $50:
Even with the state's help, there is approximately $95,000 more needed to cover the expenses of the investigation. We have been very blessed in that our parents have been able to pay for Scott's defense and appellate attorneys for the past 6 years. But the reality of today is that they have exhausted their resources.
They're not the only ones speaking out. Peterson has been blogging sporadically from Death Row since 2008. Of course, he can't do this directly. Inmates don't have access to computers or the internet, so they turn to snail mail, sending their writings and artwork to family, friends and pen pals. Such is the case with Peterson. His missives, apparently written on a typewriter, are mailed to his family and posted to their "Journey to Justice" site.
And it seems the San Quentin scribe -- who receives letters and money from women -- has plenty to say. He attacks media coverage, the investigation and also addresses the wrongful death suit that was dropped this past April. In his latest entry, he says:
I know that we can show my innocence again. I hope to do it before much time goes by.
