Christmas Eve, 2002. Scott Peterson's demeanor raises eyebrows when he reports his 27-year-old wife, Laci, missing. Panicked loved ones launch a search.
A call from a woman claiming to be Scott's girlfriend alerts the police. Laci's family grapples with a startling revelation as the media frenzy surges.
Police arrest Scott after a major breakthrough, and the case heads to trial. With no physical evidence, the testimony of a key witness becomes pivotal.
