‘Scott Peterson: The New Evidence’: Release Date, Cast, and Plot of the New True Crime Documentary

Published 07/17/2026, 9:23 AM CDT

August 10, 2021, Modesto, CA, USA: Scott Peterson talks to his defense attorney during a hearing in the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, on September 2, 2003, in Modesto, California. Modesto USA - ZUMAm67_ 20210810_zaf_m67_003 Copyright: xAlxGolubx

For true crime aficionados, a new documentary has emerged that takes viewers back to a very famous case from 2002, which garnered widespread attention from American citizens and became one of the most widely covered criminal trials in U.S. history. The documentary talked about here is Scott Paterson: The New Evidence, which delves further into the Scott Lee Paterson case, who was charged with the double m***** of his wife, Laci Paterson, and their unborn child, Conner Lee Paterson. 

The documentary that claims to have found new, groundbreaking evidence in the case has everyone talking about the details of the two-part series, right from the release date to the cast and plot.

Scott Peterson: The New Evidence release date

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Scott Peterson: The New Evidence will run on A&E for two nights. Part 1 will debut on Thursday, July 16, at 9:00 p.m. ET, and Part 2 will debut on Friday, July 17, at 8:00 p.m. ET. With a working cable login, viewers may watch the new Scott Peterson documentary live on A&E or through the A&E website or app. Scott Peterson: The New Evidence will also be streamed on the A&E website the following day.

There is also the question of who will be appearing on the new documentary on Scott Paterson.

The cast Scott Paterson: The New Evidence

The two‑part A&E documentary features Chris Pixley (former defense attorney, host, and narrator), with appearances by retired LAPD Detective Ninette Toosbuy and former defense attorney Mark Geragos. Pixley presents the series, which includes historical content, investigative updates, and professional comments from Toosbuy and Geragos.

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All these experts come with a new take on the Scott Paterson case - one that promises to change the very trajectory of it. 

What is the plot of the new Scott Paterson documentary?

According to the official synopsis, Scott Peterson's defense team has filed many petitions that present new information that could cast doubt on important sections of the case. Scott Peterson: The New Evidence aims to offer an engaging and multifaceted examination of events in order to look at previously unconsidered perspectives and provide fresh insight into unanswered concerns.

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The twist in the case presented by this series is exactly why there is a huge demand for true crime documentaries like these. The unexpected turns and the uncovered truths in these kinds of stories have more shock value than a fictional one. The documentary has already premiered its first part and will soon debut the second one.

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What do you think of the new Scott Paterson documentary? Do let us know in the comments. 

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Harshit Kumar

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With nearly two years of experience in content writing, primarily in sports, Harshit has now ventured into the alluring alleys of Hollywood at NetflixJunkie. A true pop-culture fanatic and a certified cheat code for movie trivia night, he brings infectious enthusiasm to every conversation. He has strong opinions about everything from uplifting superhero spectacles to gripping psychological crime dramas, and he is never shy about backing them up.

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