Laci Peterson, a beautiful and bubbly woman, went missing on Christmas Eve while she was seven months pregnant. Her husband, Scott Peterson, had been having an affair with another woman named Amber Frey. Scott's behavior and lies raised suspicion, and Amber eventually discovered that he was married. She cooperated with the police and secretly recorded conversations with Scott, revealing his lack of concern for his missing wife. Scott continued to deceive Laci's family and the public while carrying on his affair. The media eventually learned about the affair, leading to a major breakthrough in the case. Scott Peterson was convicted of the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor. The case gained national attention and Scott was sentenced to life in prison. However, there are new developments and evidence that have raised questions about his guilt. The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now supporting Scott and fighting for his release. A recent documentary about Scott Peterson has sparked further discussion and debate. While many still believe Scott is guilty, there are others who see reasonable doubt in the case. The involvement of a brownish-colored van and the discovery of a burning van with possible blood evidence are among the intriguing aspects of the case.

Matthew de Grood, the son of a veteran Calgary police officer, was attending the party and suddenly began attacking the attendees with a knife. The attack was unprovoked, and the victims had no prior conflicts with him. De Grood fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police. The victims were Lawrence Hong, 27, Kaiti Perras, 23, Jordan Segura, 22, Zackariah Rathwell, 22, and Josh Hunter, 23.

During his trial, it was revealed that de Grood was suffering from severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, at the time of the murders. He was found not criminally responsible due to his mental state and was subsequently placed in a secure psychiatric facility

MENTAL HEALTH:

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to ⁠SAMHSA⁠ at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the ⁠Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠ at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this.

Sources:

• ⁠https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/bermuda-shorts-day-party-closes-street-draws-police-to-frustration-of-neighbours-1.6841528⁠

• ⁠https://globalnews.ca/videos/tag/remembering-the-brentwood-5⁠

• ⁠https://calgaryherald.com/news/crime/new-documents-reveal-horrors-of-brentwood-slayings⁠

• ⁠https://www.vice.com/en/article/my-friend-killed-five-people-in-my-home-but-i-wont-call-him-a-monster⁠

• ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uddpETVpCA41eAsmuNOS0?si=OWyuykfVQgeIcREKgGvWIQ

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