The former judge and legal analyst offers an account of the investigation surrounding Scott Peterson in the disappearance and murder of his expectant wife, Laci.

Includes index.

December 24, 2002 -- December 24, 2002, Night -- Scott and Laci -- Searches -- December 29, 2002 -- December 30, 2002 -- December 31, 2002, New Year's Eve -- January 1, 2003, New Year's Day -- January 4, 2003 -- January 5, 2003 -- January 7, 2003 -- January 9, 2003 -- January 15, 2003 -- January 21, 2003 -- January 24, 2003 -- February 2003 -- April 2003 -- Summer 2003 -- The Trial -- The Penalty Phase.