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| From: RICKAMORTI1 May-8, 2003 NATIONAL ENQUIRER MAY 20, 2003 PETERSON SPENT THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS ON SURVIVAL GEAR After the bodies of his wife Laci and her unborn son washed ashore in San Francisco Bay and- just days before his arrest- Scott Peterson spent thousands of dollars on survival gear that would have enabled him to hide out in the Mexican wilderness, The NE has learned. He made his purchase at REI outdoors store on Copley Dr. in San Diego, paying cash for the items. Clerks at the store said they suspected he was Scott Peterson but were not positive until he filled out an application for REI club membership, which would have entitled him to a 10 percent discount. "Yes, I am Scott Peterson," he said, smiling at the clerk, who asked not to be identified because of company policy. Peterson was arrogant in the way he said his name, according to the clerk. "He seemed to enjoy the notoriety." The clerk who waited on Peterson told other REI employees that during their discussion Peterson said, "I recently came back from Mexico, and I am going there again." Among Peterson's purchases were a large tent and tent cover to shield it from the sun,a water purification system capable of making rancid water suitable for drinking andbathing, a camp stove, a sleeping bag, a tent chair, a compassand a large supply of dried and canned food. "Peterson was well aware of the Mexican extradition laws, which would have prevented him from being brought back to the United States if he was facing the death penalty, " said an investigator close to the case. Mexico does not have the death penalty and won't give up criminals to other countries unless they stipulate they will not seek the death penalty. "He knew that even if he was eventually discovered hiding out, Modesto authorities would have to forgo the death penalty in order to get Mexico to turn him over for prosecution, said the investigator. But on April 18- before Laci's remains were identified- authorities decided Peterson was a flight risk and placed him under arrest in San Diego. DA Jim Brazelton announced he will seek the death penalty. Said Brazelton: "I owe it to Laci, Conner and the community and especially the family." RESPONSES From: Sprocket (SPROCKETCAT) May-8, 2003 Sounds like VERY convincing evidence, of Scotty planning to flee, even MORE so, than what we've learned so far. Otherwise, why would he suddenly need, all that equipment? I know! He had a lightbulb moment, and decided that CAMPING OUT IN THE WOODS would be a much better stress releiver, than GOLF! ********** From: _KAT May-8, 2003 To: RICKAMORTI1 Thank you for these great posts! Although I love reading all these new facts (and NE has been remarkably accurate about this case - they must have good sources), I wish that the tabloids would stop publishing this information. It gives Geragos all this information and time to figure out how to deal with it. On another note, isn't it typical of monster-boy to apply for a discount while buying his get-away equipment, thus revealing his identity!!! I only hope that he continues to behave in this stupidly arrogant manner. His own words and behavior are the biggest things revealing his guilt. If he had shut his trap and pretended to be a frantic, grieving husband, he might not even be a suspect right now. God moves in mysterious ways. Scott's own arrogance has trapped him. HOME INDEX TRIAL ALIBI-WITNESS LIST SCOTT LACI AMBER LACI'S FAMILY SCOTT'S FAMILY MAGAZINE INDEX EVIDENCE-STORIES |
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