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Dr. Wecht discusses Peterson case

Having been released from the witness list, Dr. Wecht was free to discuss the Peterson case on Fox News. Here's the transcript of his brief appearance on "On the Record with Greta Van Sustren."

October 29, 2004 | Permalink

Wecht, Lee examine Peterson bodies

Dr. Wecht has examined the body of Laci Peterson and her unborn son, along with Henry Lee, another leading forensic scientist, for Scott Peterson's defense team. Lee is known for his roles in the O.J. Simpon and William Smith Kennedy cases. See > Experts examine remains, The Modesto Bee.

August 12, 2003 | Permalink

Evidence suggests Peterson baby removed from womb

Appearing on MSNBC, Dr. Wecht said the findings in the coroner's report on Connor Peterson, the unborn son of Laci and Scott Peterson, were extremely significant.

Dr. Wecht told Dan Abrams the cuts found on Connor Peterson's body were consistent with the child having been removed from his mother's womb, Laci Peterson, via an incision, rather than expelled from the body due to decomposition of the uterus.

Later, on MSNBC's 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann,' Dr. Wecht also said he believes, at this point, having not seen the autopsy report or pictures, the plastic tape found around the baby's neck will prove to be a pick-up or artifact.

See Coroner Finds Plastic 'Noose' Around Peterson Baby's Neck and 'Countdown with Keith Olbermann' for May 29

May 30, 2003 | Permalink

Cause of Laci's death still lingers

Appearing on Fox News, Dr. Wecht said the doctors studying Laci Peterson's body are probably finished with the microscopic anatomical work and may now be waiting for toxicological findings, which could take several weeks.

He said most important will be whether or not the doctors examining the body were able to arrive at a cause of death. It will be in the favor of the defense if the doctors cannot, he said. See Details of Laci's Death Gruesome, But Cause Still Unknown.

May 15, 2003 | Permalink

Examining the evidence

Appearing on Fox News, Dr. Wecht said he believes a piece of evidence that would be of tremendous significance in the cases of Laci and Connor Peterson would be the cement block or blocks that were used to weight the bodies down. See The Case Against Scott Petersen.

April 23, 2003 | Permalink

Mechanism of death key to Laci's murder

Appearing on Fox News, Dr. Wecht said it could be difficult at this point to see how Laci Petersen's body, if found, will provide forensic scientific evidence that will relate back to her husband, Scott Peterson, or another killer. Dr. Wecht said with the body likely having undergone significant postmortem change, it will depend on if the mechanism of death -- whether Laci was strangled, shot or stabbed -- can be determined. See Searching for Laci�The Experts Weigh In.

January 20, 2003 | Permalink

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