Laci Peterson’s Mom Sharon Rocha’s 5-Word Response to Scott Peterson’s New Evidence Claims

Sharon Rocha, the mother of Laci Peterson, is once again facing the emotional turmoil of renewed claims regarding her former son-in-law Scott Peterson’s conviction. After nearly two decades since Scott was found guilty of murdering Laci and their unborn son, Rocha remains steadfast in her belief that there is no new evidence to support his innocence.

“There is no new evidence,” Rocha stated firmly, reflecting her frustration with the ongoing claims. In April, Judge Elizabeth Hill of the San Mateo County Superior Court rejected Peterson’s latest petition, which was filed by the Los Angeles Innocence Project (LAIP). This petition presented 14 new pieces of evidence, including eyewitness accounts and scientific research, in an attempt to overturn his conviction.

However, Rocha remains unmoved by these assertions, emphasizing that a jury of twelve found him guilty.

In her candid remarks to PEOPLE in early 2024, Rocha expressed her weariness with the continuous claims of new evidence. “We constantly hear that they have new evidence,” she said, adding that the LAIP should focus on cases where there might truly be an innocent person. “It’s like ripping the scab off a wound every time,” she lamented.

“Bottom line: He is guilty, and that’s it. I’m very, very, very tired.”

As Scott Peterson’s legal team prepares to appeal the ruling, a new documentary titled “Scott Peterson: The New Evidence” is set to air on A&E on July 16 and 17. This nearly three-hour film, hosted by Chris Pixley, an Atlanta-based defense attorney, aims to challenge the judge’s decision and explore claims made by the LAIP. Pixley argues that the documentary investigates overlooked evidence and new scientific findings, asserting that they warrant further scrutiny.

Despite the documentary’s claims, Rocha views the content as repetitive and unfounded. “It’s the same thing we’ve heard in the courtroom before,” she remarked. “All they’re looking for right now is to throw everything against the wall and hope that something sticks.”

Now 53, Peterson has spent half his life in prison and continues to maintain his innocence. His case captured national attention in 2002, particularly after it was revealed that he was involved in an 𝒶𝒻𝒻𝒶𝒾𝓇 while Laci was missing. Reflecting on her loss, Rocha shared, “I miss her being here.

She was not only my daughter, she was my friend.”

As the debate over Peterson’s guilt or innocence rages on, one question lingers: will the new evidence truly change the narrative surrounding this tragic case?