Scott Peterson is going to die

December 13, 2004 5:19 PM

Scott Peterson is going to die. This is a whole bucket of worms because he was convicted of killing a fetus.
posted by I EAT TAPES (43 comments total)

I AM NICE TO TAPES
posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:20 PM on December 13, 2004

I heard on NPR that given there are 600-some death row inmates ahead of him, it would take them around 27 years to actually off him.
posted by beth at 5:21 PM on December 13, 2004

I heard Jesus rides a UFO and smokes marijuana.
posted by angry modem at 5:21 PM on December 13, 2004

If it's on the front page of CNN.COM, don't post it here.
posted by ori at 5:23 PM on December 13, 2004

Are they going to execute him twice? Once for Laci, and once for Connor?
posted by JRun at 5:24 PM on December 13, 2004

Oh no I EAT TAPES made a mistake! Bad I EAT TAPES!
posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:24 PM on December 13, 2004

Does this mean Dean Cain dies too? Two Supermen in one year....
posted by unsupervised at 5:24 PM on December 13, 2004

> a jury decided Monday that he deserves the death penalty for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci, almost two years ago to the date.

he was convicted of killing a fetus.

I didn't realize that his pregnant wife, Laci, was a fetus.
posted by DrJohnEvans at 5:24 PM on December 13, 2004

Then you are very, very ignorant.
posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:25 PM on December 13, 2004

This post is incredible.

Just ... mindblowing. Thank you, Ms. I Eat Tapas.
posted by cmonkey at 5:25 PM on December 13, 2004

Defense attorneys seized on anything from Scott Peterson's past in attempt to spare his life, including testimony that he never cheated or lost his temper on the golf course.

Wow, and that didn't work? Amazing.
posted by beth at 5:26 PM on December 13, 2004

That's it, I'm moving to Canada.
posted by Mach3avelli at 5:26 PM on December 13, 2004

Scott Peterson is going to die.

Big deal. So am I. So are you, for that matter.
posted by Doohickie at 5:27 PM on December 13, 2004

This post is probably very bad news for Metafilter.
posted by Justinian at 5:29 PM on December 13, 2004

Hold my hand, I'm a stranger in paradise.
posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:29 PM on December 13, 2004

Ok, I haven't watched the trial expect in bits and pieces. Was there evidence that he did it? I've done a little reading and it sounds like he lacked a strong alibi, and was having an affiar with someone. Is that it? Am I missing something? Is that the burden of proof these days?
posted by litghost at 5:30 PM on December 13, 2004

I think we should sentence I EAT TAPES to death, since he's obviously regressed back to being a fetus. Or maybe we should just send him to Palestine.
posted by neckro23 at 5:30 PM on December 13, 2004

rut-roh.
posted by exlotuseater at 5:31 PM on December 13, 2004

Wow, no divits on the golf course?
posted by buzzman at 5:31 PM on December 13, 2004

No, seriously, who cares?
posted by cmonkey at 5:31 PM on December 13, 2004

I didn't realize that his pregnant wife, Laci, was a fetus.

That's what makes it so controversial - the fetus he killed was pregnant with a fetus.
posted by Krrrlson at 5:35 PM on December 13, 2004

I'm moving to Canada.

There's a levy on TAPES in Canada. This would still happen but it would cost more.

I believe the fetus had a woman wrapped around it.
posted by srboisvert at 5:36 PM on December 13, 2004

posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:36 PM on December 13, 2004

Pretty_Generic, perhaps this music is more appropriate...

Princess Angels indeed, Robert Strand
posted by unsupervised at 5:36 PM on December 13, 2004

Metafilter is going to die. This is a whole bucket of worms because it was convicted of killing a fetus.
posted by VulcanMike at 5:36 PM on December 13, 2004

I EAT TAPES- if you are looking for a forum to discuss the implications of being sentenced to death for killing a fetus, try posting your question here [free registration required].
posted by Doohickie at 5:37 PM on December 13, 2004

I'm impressed that this hasn't made it to MeTa yet.

Although, that first line in the link appears to say that all you need to do to win the case is to cry a few times during the trial..
posted by mrg at 5:37 PM on December 13, 2004

REMEMBERING LACI, HOW HER SMILE WOULD MAKE YOU SMILE,
REMEMBERING LACI, HOW SHE LOVED, THERE'S NO DENIAL.
NOW THE ANGELS HOLD HER GENTLY, AND LITTLE CONNOR'S WITH HER TOO,
AND SHE SMILES AND SAYS WE'RE ALRIGHT, AND WE SEND OUR LOVE TO YOU

So what's the big deal again?
posted by Pretty_Generic at 5:41 PM on December 13, 2004

Maybe it would be more interesting if you spelled it "fœtus".
posted by exlotuseater at 5:41 PM on December 13, 2004

This tale is too Republican, film noir and sentimental for my taste. It'll be a TNT ratings-week blockbuster, or maybe Lifetime, depending on who they get to do the special effects.
posted by davy at 5:44 PM on December 13, 2004

PERHAPS YOU SHOULD CHECK HERE FOR ALL YOUR FOETUS NEEDS.
posted by neckro23 at 5:44 PM on December 13, 2004

ROFLMFAO!!!!!
posted by eastlakestandard at 5:46 PM on December 13, 2004

If Scott had just sent her to Iraq all this killing business would have been pretty patriotic.
posted by Mean Mr. Bucket at 5:46 PM on December 13, 2004

Would I need a television to...

Oh to hell with it. I am a comment that will be in the dustbin in moments anyway...
posted by drpynchon at 5:47 PM on December 13, 2004

Do dead fetuses go to heaven?

If no - why does god hate unborn babies?!?! :(
posted by cmonkey at 5:50 PM on December 13, 2004

that flaming lips cover of '7 nation army' rules.
posted by alfredogarcia at 5:51 PM on December 13, 2004

I'm impressed that this hasn't made it to MeTa yet.

Would it do any good?

I'm crying big fat fetus tears for Metafilter right now.
posted by Secret Life of Gravy at 5:52 PM on December 13, 2004

It has only been a couple days. Things will settle down.
posted by Justinian at 5:55 PM on December 13, 2004

at least we won't have to hear about this trial anymore.

On another note, the gloating and cheering at these verdicts continues to astound me.
posted by jba at 5:57 PM on December 13, 2004

I haven't been following the case, what about it warrants the media attention? I forget. Is it just that there's an fetus involved in determining the conviction, is that what brings it to national news level?
posted by abcde at 5:58 PM on December 13, 2004

you've got fetus in my peanut butter ... no, YOU'VE got peanut butter in my fetus!!
posted by pyramid termite at 5:59 PM on December 13, 2004

posted by jba at 5:59 PM on December 13, 2004

I'm grateful to Pretty_Generic for posting that picture. Apparently my girlfriend never encountered the "I EAT TAPES" label phenomenon in her childhood (not enough time spent hanging around the A/V department, I suppose), and P_G's image was exactly the illustration I needed. Thanks!
posted by Faint of Butt at 6:00 PM on December 13, 2004