Update:
2 press conferences just ended in the last half hour or so. You might have seen them as it's been on CNN, Fox News, and obviously our local stations.
If not, heres the latest details that were announced.
Richmond County officials have confirmed that without a shadow of a doubt that the bodies found are Laci Peterson and her baby through DNA samples taken from the bodies, her parents, and Scott Peterson.
The Modesto Police Department announced that they have arrested Scott Peterson. He's in the custody of Modesto Detectives right now and is being driven back here to Modesto to be booked into jail. The warrant was issued yesterday afternoon. They were planning to arrest him before Richmond county contacted them and confirmed that bodies are that of Laci and her unborn child. He was arrested in San Diego, CA while he was driving. The chief of police admitted that they were told through sources that Scott Peterson planned on fleeing to Mexico, although they couldn't confirm any plans, etc...
DA Brazleton announced he will be charged with Capital Murder among other special circumstances. He will not receive any special treatment, he will be housed with the general public over the weekend. He'll be arrainged either Monday or Tuesday.
The family spokesperson read a statement from Laci's family. I can't remember it all, but this is a bit of it. They wanted to thank all officials involved. Hoped the media would put themselves in there shoes and give them some space at this time. They wanted to thank the communtity and nationally all the support from familes, friends, and strangers. They will give a press conference at 4 o'clock Monday.
At the Peterson home, people have come to place flowers, candles, and pay respect.
It's been a sad day for our town.
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