STONE COLD GUILTY - The People v. Scott Lee Peterson [Paperback]

Loretta Dillon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 7, 2005

What Stone Cold Guilty can offer that will set it apart from other books on the case includes - intimate, accessible, real-time reporting and analysis that did not appear in mainstream media. - Compelling evidence that Laci was already dead and had been taken to the Bay before 10:08 am December 24, 2002 - That Peterson made two trips to the San Francisco Bay and why the prosecutors did not present that theory at trial. - Peterson self-sabotaged the "perfect crime" because of his personality. - Fruit of the investigation that was not introduced (or not admitted) at trial, including results of the various dog tracking, sonar findings, and specific deep-water research on Peterson's computer. - An exclusive series chronicling the underwater investigation, with photographs, charts and expert narrative provided by Gene Ralston, head of Ralston & Associates, a side-scan sonar expert involved in the search for Laci Peterson.

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Dillon's book is stone cold proof that the blogosphere contains some of the very best writing, analysis and commentary anywhere. -- Jay B. Gaskill, former Alameda County Public Defender

From the Publisher

What Stone Cold Guilty offers is intimate, accessible, real-time reporting and analysis that did not appear in mainstream media, including compelling evidence that Laci Peterson was already dead and had been taken to the Bay before 10:08 am December 24, 2002. How Peterson made two trips to the San Francisco Bay and why the prosecutors did not present that theory at trial. That Peterson self-sabotaged the "perfect crime" because of his personality. Fascinating fruit of the investigation that was not introduced (or not admitted) at trial, including results of the various dog tracking, sonar findings, and specific deep-water research on Peterson’s computer. And - an exclusive series chronicling the underwater investigation, with photographs, charts and expert narrative provided by Gene Ralston, head of Ralston & Associates, a side-scan sonar expert involved in the search.

Stone Cold Guilty is the only book available so far that examines the trial in detail, with excerpts of actual transcripts, a detailed summary of salient testimony, and narrative of events that occurred in the courtroom that were not reported in mainstream media.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 340 pages
• Publisher: Lulu; 1st edition (June 7, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411634535
• ISBN-13: 978-1411634534
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (142 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #770,562 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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26 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Down, November 19, 2005

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Karen Masterson (White Bear Lake, MN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: STONE COLD GUILTY - The People v. Scott Lee Peterson (Paperback)

I was an avid watcher of the Peterson case, and have purchased every book published about it. I sincerely regret wasting so much money and time on this book. It was a very difficult read because it contained many run on sentences and grammatical errors, not to mention many inaccurate statements. I felt compelled to read the entire book because I had spent so much money on it, and kept thinking that it had to get better. Much to my dismay, it only got worse as each chapter passed. I should have listened to the prior reviews of this book, instead of opting to give the book a chance just because it was about the Peterson case. This book did not become part of my permanent collection of Peterson books, and I literally placed it in the green bin with the rest of the recycling the day after I finished reading it. Do yourself a favor and do not waste your money on this book. If you really feel you must read it, wait to find it at a yard sale or thrift store for a nickel.

26 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NO double zero rating available., July 25, 2005

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Herber Frazier "I read, therefore I am" (CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: STONE COLD GUILTY - The People v. Scott Lee Peterson (Paperback)

Yet another self-published mess. Subject: Old news. Premise: a housewife turned shrink diagnoses mental illness,(narcessisim) and discusses complex legal issues as though she knows what she is talking about.(As far as the mental issues one is led to wonder if the old addage that it takes one to know one is true in this case.)

The description of her book is at best an exaggeration. Apparently, (and to my sorrow for having bought it thinking there was something new here) most of the content within was available on her blog for free during the trial. I was also dissapointed to see how much of her writing was merely her opinion as she never interviewed any of the participants and her involvment in the trial was limited to watching television.

Her so called insiders information from Gene Ralston, the body recovery expert is also flawed as none of this was ever presented in a court of law and thusly the inclusion of it in her book makes one doubt the veracity of it, in it's entirety.

Also her writing style, although condusive to inducing sleep in the sleepless, is overly wordy and adjective filled, as if she wishes to prove to the writer that she has in fact read the dictionary.

If you want to read a well balanced book about the Peterson case and get a deeper insight into what went on behind the scenes, read Catherine Criers book, "A Deadly Game." Crier actually interviews people and had access to thousands of pages of discovery.

Dillion has attacked Crier for her assertion that Peterson displayed the classic signs of being a sociopathic personality which is in direct conflict to Dillon's assertion that Peterson is a narcissist. That is undeniably strange considering Dillon's qualifications to make such an assessment are only those of knowing herself versus Crier's lengthy courtroom experience and many interviews.

Don't waste your money.

(Make certain to spell several words wrong in your reviews as it will be guaranteed to spur lively discourse.)

24 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stone Cold Guilty is Stone Cold Right ON!, June 29, 2005

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Rose Just Rose - See all my reviews

This review is from: STONE COLD GUILTY - The People v. Scott Lee Peterson (Paperback)

I have followed this case from the early stages. This is a wonderful chronicling of the events in "real time", as they occurred for the general public. The unfolding of this horrific crime was followed closely by media, lawyers, online groups, and the general population. Taking a step back to read all the information, news leaks, hype, gossip, hyperbole, rumor, innuendo (I think I'm running out of adjectives) and see what came to be true, is covered in this tome. Ms. Dillon also added the water search, which was neglected in the trial. It's a great read, and I highly recommend it.