I always believed...

nospam@example.com (Ed Caudillo) — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 04:29:11 -0700

I always believed that you have to have solid evidence beyond a reasonable doubt to send someone to prison, or worse yet, sentence them to death.

As the brother-in-law of Scott Peterson, sometimes I am asked about specific things people may have seen or heard through the media. All I tell them is "Consider the source!" Through my job I have dealt with the media from time to time, and I've seen how they can sensationalize and twist things to get people to watch their shows or read their newspapers or books.

In Scott's case, simple little details were twisted into outrageous stories that people were willing to believe. This media circus went on for four months while Laci was missing and continued after Scott's arrest. It was based on speculation, conjecture and hearsay. The media got more facts wrong than they did right and they contributed to convicting an innocent man.

The venue for the trial was changed to help ensure a fair trial for Scott. It was moved to Santa Mateo County less than 45 miles from where Laci and Conner's bodies appeared! Talk about a polluted jury pool! By the time the jury selection process started, the public had been saturated with misinformation for over a year. There was never a fair trial for Scott, he never had a chance. He was convicted by a jury that failed to listen to the facts of the case and today an innocent man is on death row.

As we continue to get the word out through this blog and our web-site, I want to thank all of you who have supported our family. We truly appreciate all of your support and words of encouragement.

Take care,

Ed Caudillo - Journey to Justice

I always believed...