Expert says Scott Peterson may use duct tape DNA testing as 'unusual' defense in pregnant wife's murder case.

Scott Peterson, who was convicted of murdering his wife and unborn child 20 years ago, hopes that DNA testing of evidence could lead to a retrial, but a former California prosecutor with knowledge of the case believes his chances are "slim."

A judge ordered DNA testing for a 15.5-inch piece of duct tape found on Laci Peterson's pants at her autopsy on April 13, 2003.

The judge granted testing of more than a dozen physical pieces of evidence, in addition to the tape, by Pure Gold Forensics, Inc. The order specifies that the DNA testing must be completed within 45 days or as soon as possible.

The LA Innocence Project, which offers legal representation to those falsely convicted, has taken on Scott Peterson's case. On August 20th, Peterson will publicly speak for the first time since his conviction in a new Peacock documentary titled "Face to Face with Scott Peterson."

Despite their efforts, Peterson's attorneys have repeatedly failed to appeal his conviction, resulting in his life imprisonment without parole.

The LA Innocence Project filed an appeal, but prosecutors disagreed and submitted a 337-page court document opposing the defendant's request for DNA testing in May.

Although a judge has approved additional DNA testing, it is unlikely that the 51-year-old will receive a new trial, according to Attorney Neama Rahmani, president of West Coast Trial Lawyers.

Another person's DNA would have to be present on the duct tape or other evidence, as explained by Rahmani.

Janey Peterson, the sister-in-law of Peterson, who will be featured in the upcoming Peacock documentary, believes that Laci had a fatal encounter with burglars after she saw them committing a crime outside her Modesto home and confronted them, as previously reported by Planet Chronicle Digital.

In 2002, Laci disappeared on Christmas Eve and her body was found in the San Francisco Bay several months later, near the body of her unborn son, Conner. Two strands of Laci's hair found on Peterson's boat were crucial evidence used to convict him of her murder.

Police alleged Peterson used the boat to dispose of her body.

On the day Laci went missing, Peterson stated that he was fishing in the bay, which is close to where her body was later found.

Rahmani told Planet Chronicle Digital that Peterson admitted to fishing near where the body was found, so what are the chances unless he's the unluckiest guy in the world?

Laci stumbles upon some burglars while fishing, and they kill her. Despite the fact that they somehow know where Scott Peterson is, they drive 100 miles away to dump the body where he happens to be fishing. Although anything is possible, this scenario seems highly unlikely.

At the time of Peterson's wife's disappearance, he was involved in an affair with massage therapist Amber Frey.

""Scott Peterson's lack of remorse, refusal to help in the search, and participation in visuals, as well as his attempts to leave his marriage, have an affair, and accumulate debt, all point to evidence implicating him in the disappearance of his wife and unborn child," Rahmani stated."

The LA Innocence Project must believe there is something in Peterson's case for them to take it up, according to Rahmani.

The LA Innocence Project declined to comment on Planet Chronicle Digital's inquiries, but released a statement earlier this year.

"In January, the Los Angeles Innocence Project filed motions requesting the Court to order additional evidence discovery and permit new DNA testing to support our investigation into Mr. Peterson's claim of innocence. We have not commented on our motions, and we will continue to present our case in court, where it should be adjudicated."

Peterson's trial lawyers who defended his case still believe he's innocent, according to Rahmani.

""Scott Peterson was wrongfully convicted, but there's a lot of circumstantial evidence," he conceded."

The documentary on Peacock could potentially change public perception of Peterson, according to Rahmani.

"Scott Peterson was once one of the most hated men in the country, but public opinion can make a difference one way or another, as the documentary could sway things potentially in his favor."

""R. Kelly's downfall was due to a documentary, while Britney Spears emerged from a conservatorship thanks to one. The court of public opinion plays a significant role in the election or appointment of every prosecutor in the country," Rahmani stated."