Laci Peterson Case Information: Who: The Families

Laci Peterson Case Information: Who
The Families

THE IMMEDIATE FAMILY
Laci Peterson (Laci Denise Peterson, nee Rocha) Substitute teacher; on December 24, 2002, reported missing while pregnant at the age of 27; had partial remains found April 14, 2003; described as 5'1", about 140 pounds, white, with shoulder-length brown hair and brown eyes, with dimples on both cheeks and a tattoo of a sunflower on her ankle; called "one of America's best-known murder victims" by the Modesto Bee; nicknamed "Jabber Jaws" and "J.J." by family, and "Cake Lady" and "Martha Stewart" by friends; erroneously referred to as "Lacy Peterson"; former resident of Modesto
Scott Peterson (Scott Lee Peterson) 30, Laci Peterson's husband of more than 5 years at the time of her death; employed at time of wife's disappearance as wholesale sales manager for Arizona and California area by Tradecorp; arrested April 18, 2003, in La Jolla for first-degree murder in the death of Laci Peterson; pled "not guilty"; bound over for trial after the conclusion of a preliminary hearing in November 2003; convicted of first-degree murder in the death of Laci Peterson, and of second-degree murder in the death of Conner Peterson; nicknamed "Big Guy," "Scooter" "Trooper" and "Spalding" by the Peterson family, and "Pudgeboy" by himself; former resident of Modesto
Conner Peterson (Conner Latham Peterson) Scott and Laci Peterson's presumably unborn child, due February 10, 2003 (on February 16, 2003, according to some estimates); had remains found April 13, 2003; gestational age on December 23, 2002, calculated to be 32 weeks and 6 days according to Tina Edraki; gestational age at death estimated by Alison Galloway to be 33 to 38 weeks; confirmed as the biological offspring of Scott and Laci Peterson through posthumous DNA testing, although Scott Peterson refused to answer when asked point-blank by Amber Frey whether Conner Peterson was his child; possibly to have been named "Logan," according to Sharon Rocha, who also cited "Ripley" as an early name contender; frequently referred to as "Connor Peterson"; alternately referred to as "Conor Peterson"

THE ROCHA FAMILY
Sharon Rocha (Sharon Ruth Rocha, nee Anderson) 51, Laci Peterson's mother; last of the Rocha family to talk to Laci Peterson; loan officer; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 4, 2004, and during the penalty phase on November 30, 2004; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; alternately referred to as "Sharon Grantski" and "Sharon Roche"; resident of Modesto; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/sharon.htm
Ron Grantski 56, commonly referred to as Sharon Rocha's husband, although the two have lived together for about 25 years but never married; Laci Peterson's de facto father since she was 2; general contractor (construction superintendent); testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 8, 2004, and during the penalty phase on November 30, 2004; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; rasied in Oregon; resident of Modesto; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/ron.htm
Darrin Grantski (Darrin Frank Grantski) 36, Ron Grantski's son; cited by Ron Grantski as a reason he went to Oregon to support legislature mandating separate charges for killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child: "Someday he may get married and have a little one, and I want to make sure that life is protected"; erroneously referred to as "Darryl Grantski" in A Deadly Game: The Untold Story of the Scott Peterson Investigation; resident of Silverton, Oregon
Dennis Rocha (Dennis Robert Rocha) 56, Laci Peterson's biological father; Sharon Rocha's former husband, whom she divorced in 1976; often highly critical of Scott Peterson; owner of 40-acre ranch west of Escalon with a tractor, dump truck and water truck service; ran family-owned 365-acre dairy farm with 600 Holsteins where he was raised and where Laci Peterson spent weekends growing up; stated, "Laci was just the perfect daughter to have in all ways"; concerning Scott Peterson, said, "I always noticed he had this strange twitch in his lip—it seemed to me like the kind of twitch a crazy person has"; according to The Murder of Laci Peterson, suspected Scott Peterson of having an affair with one of Laci Peterson's girlfriends and consulted a psychic concerning the matter; whereas most family members were cicumspect in their statements regarding Scott Peterson prior to his conviction, stated, "I know in my heart he had something to do with my daughter's disappearance"; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; resident of Escalon
Nancy Rocha (Nancy A. Rocha) 51, Dennis Rocha's second ex-wife; resident of Escalon
Amy Rocha (Amy Sharee Rocha) 21, Laci Peterson's half-sister; Dennis and Nancy Rocha's daughter; employed as a hair stylist at Salon Salon, where she cut Scott Peterson's hair on December 23, 2002—according to The Murder of Laci Peterson, a service she regularly did for no charge; last of the Rocha family to see Laci Peterson alive; testified at Scott Peterson's preliminary hearing; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 3 and June 7, 2004, and during the penalty phase on November 30, 2004; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; resident of Escalon; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/amy.htm
Brent Rocha (Brent Joseph Rocha) 31, Laci Peterson's brother; Dennis and Sharon Rocha's son; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 8, 2004, and during the penalty phase on November 30, 2004; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; erroneously referred to as "Bret Rocha" in some Modesto Bee reports; resident of Elk Grove; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/brent.htm
Rose Tocco (Rosemarie R. Tocco) 32, Brent Rocha's wife; mother of two; according to the February 10, 2004, issue of the National Enquirer, told Det. Craig Grogan that she discussed her pregnancy with Scott Peterson in 2001, at which time he stated concerning the prospects of parenthood, "I was kind of hoping for infertility"; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 8, 2004; testified at Scott Peterson's formal sentencing hearing on March 16, 2005; also referred to as "Rose Rocha"; resident of Elk Grove; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/rose.htm
Antonio Rocha 5, Brent and Rose Rocha's son, born in 1999; pictured with Laci Peterson in widely circulated photograph; according to The Murder of Laci Peterson, "treasured" by Laci Peterson; resident of Elk Grove
Robin Rocha (Robin Maria Rocha) 41, Dennis Rocha's sister; according to the March 8, 2004, National Enquirer, told Modesto Police Department investigators that she never heard Laci Peterson "say a bad word about Scott"; co-trustee of Helen Rocha's (Laci Peterson's paternal grandmother's) estate; took inventory of Laci Peterson's inherited jewelry after her disappearance, determining that a watch and a pair of earrings were missing; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 17, 2004; also referred to as "Maria Rocha"; resident of Oakdale
Susan Aquino (Susan Lea Aquino, nee Anderson) 49, Sharon Rocha's sister; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 9, 2004; according to an article in the Modesto Bee, cried in court during the playing of taped recordings of Amber Frey and Scott Peterson; also referred to as "Susan Acquino"; resident of Riverbank
Gil Aquino Susan Aquino's husband; seen shaking his head and frowning during penalty phase testimony as Carrie Archer described Scott Peterson as inspiring; also referred to as "Gil Acquino"; resident of Riverbank
Rubie Golart (Rubie K. Golart, nee Gann) Sharon Rocha's aunt through her mother's side of the family (the sister of Sharon Rocha's mother, Elta Anderson); alternately referred to as "Robie Golart" and "Ruby Golart"; resident of San Jose
Ron Golart Rubie Golart's husband; resident of San Jose
Kathy Rocha (Kathy L. Rocha) 42, Laci Peterson's cousin through her father's side of the family; stated in January 2003 that the Rocha family felt betrayed after revelations of Scott Peterson's affair with Amber Frey; resident of Escalon
Candace Rocha (Candace M. Rocha) 46, Laci Peterson's first cousin, once removed, through her father's side of the family; speculated that Scott Peterson did not want children; stated that she hoped the killer "pays for what he did to her and the baby"; resident of Escalon
Carol Zwald Ron Grantski's sister; stated to Catherine Crier that something was wrong with Scott Peterson's emotionless demeanor on the first night of searching for his wife; after penalty phase in Scott Peterson's trial, stated that she felt Scott Peterson did not like the Rocha family
Zack Zwald (Zachary J. Zwald) 27, according to media accounts, Sharon Rocha's nephew; presumably Ron Grantski's nephew and son of Carol Zwald; aided in early searches; presumably the first Rocha family member to speak with Scott Peterson in person after Laci Peterson was reported missing; alternately referred to as Amy Rocha's half-brother; resident of Modesto
Addie Hansberry (Adelaide Mercedes Hansberry) 60, Laci Peterson's first cousin, once removed, through her father's side of the family; spoke at May 4, 2003, memorial service; resident of Oakdale
Shawn Rocha (Edward Shawn Rocha) 38, Laci Peterson's cousin; wrote letter about Laci Peterson to the Modesto Bee; organized free blues concert and motorcyle ride, honoring Laci and Conner Peterson and thanking those who worked and prayed for their safe return, held on October 25, 2003; organized a follow-up motorcycle ride, held on November 20, 2004; resident of Escalon
Debby Rocha (Deborah L. Rocha) 47, Laci Peterson's cousin; attended the 2004 Laci Peterson Memorial Day event that featured the dedicating of a Main Street Park bench to Laci and Conner Peterson: "We drive up and down Main Street every day—it will be nice to see it"; resident of Escalon
Kathleen Farley (Kathleen Anne Farley) 35, Laci Peterson's cousin; stated in December 2002 that so many persons were coming to volunteer in the search for Laci Peterson that she "hadn't seen the same face twice"; cited Laci Peterson's pregnancy and the holiday abduction as the reasons for the overwhelming public empathy; resident of Citrus Heights
Gwen Kemple (Gwendolyn Mae Kemple, nee Tune) 54, Laci Peterson's first cousin, once removed, through her mother's side of the family (Sharon Rocha's cousin); commented on Sharon Rocha, family members and friends removing items from Scott and Laci Peterson's home; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 8–9, 2004; after the jury's verdict of guilty was read, told reporters it was a "great day"; attended the formal sentencing of Scott Peterson and expressed pride in how Sharon Rocha handled herself on the stand: "She did a wonderful job"; resident of Modesto; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/gwen.htm
Harvey Kemple (Harvey Thomas Kemple) 56, Gwen Kemple's husband; construction worker; frequent volunteer searcher in the early stages of the investigation; was told by Scott Peterson that he had been golfing all day on December 24, 2002; testified at Scott Peterson's trial on June 9, 2004; after the jury's verdict of guilty was read, told reporters concerning the Rocha family, "We're very happy"; alternately referred to as "Harvey Temple"; resident of Modesto; related web site with photograph: http://www.timex61.com/transcripts/magicgallery/harvey.htm
Kassandra Kemple (Kassandra Ann Kemple) 31, Gwen and Harvey Kemple's daughter; appeared on "Speaking for Laci" television special, on which she stated Scott and Laci Peterson "seemed like the perfect couple" and that Laci Peterson said "nothing but wonderful things" about Scott Peterson; alternately referred to as "Cassandra Kemple" and "Casandra Kemple"; resident of Modesto
Kiecha Vazquez (Kiecha R. Vazquez, nee Kemple) 35, Gwen and Harvey Kemple's daughter; resident of Modesto
T.J. Vazquez (Thomas John Vazquez) 13, Kiecha Vazquez' son and Laci Peterson's second cousin; spoke at May 4, 2003, memorial service; resident of Modesto
Anthony Rocha (Anthony Martin Rocha) 52, Laci Peterson's first cousin, once removed, through her father's side of the family; sent out request via e-mail on December 27, 2002, seeking psychic help in locating Laci Peterson; resident of Escalon
Hugh Baker (Hugh Wesley Baker) 75, Sharon Rocha's first cousin, once removed; stated he believed Scott Peterson was guilty: "I'll say this—he sure wouldn't want me to sit on the jury"; resident of Okmulgee, Oklahoma
Robert Baker (Robert James Baker) Hugh Baker's brother; attended the funeral of Laci Peterson's great-grandmother during the search phase of the investigation

THE PETERSON FAMILY
Lee Peterson (Lee Arthur Peterson) 63, Scott Peterson's father; claimed to be father of five sons and two daughters, some of whom were Jackie Peterson's children; officially recognized as the father of Mark Peterson, Susan Caudillo, Joe Peterson and Scott Peterson; human companion to a springer spaniel; reportedly paying for Scott Peterson's defense; testified for the prosecution at Scott Peterson's trial on September 9, 2004; testified for the defense at Scott Peterson's trial on October 25, 2004, and during the penalty phase on December 1, 2004; interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; often called "Chief" by Scott Peterson; since the summer of 2001, a resident of the San Elijo Hills neighborhood in Solana Beach
Jackie Peterson (Jacqueline Helen Peterson, nee Latham) 59, Scott Peterson's mother; incorrectly referred to as Scott Peterson's stepmother in some sources; claimed to be mother of five sons and two daughters, some of whom were Lee Peterson's children with Mary Kamanski; officially recognized as the mother of Don Chapman, Anne Bird, John Peterson and Scott Peterson; human companion to a springer spaniel; following the declaration of the case as a "slam dunk," stated, "I'm feeling like I'm living in Nazi Germany or the Soviet Union"; reportedly paying for Scott Peterson's defense; lost her father at age 2, when he was murdered on December 21, 1945; sent to a Catholic orphanage at age 5; lost her mother at age 18; testified for the defense at Scott Peterson's trial on October 25, 2004, and during the penalty phase on December 8, 2004; since the summer of 2001, a resident of the San Elijo Hills neighborhood in Solana Beach
Mary Kamanski Lee Peterson's first wife; mother of Mark Peterson, Joe Peterson and Susan Caudillo; resident of San Diego
John Latham Jr. (John Harvey Latham Jr.) 63, Jackie Peterson's brother; Special Forces Vietnam veteran; owner of a guiding and outfitting business; father of Jamie, Jennifer, Anna, and Rachel; according to some speculative accounts, raised in the San Diego Nazareth House orphanage and claimed to have burned it down—neither claim verified, and the latter almost certainly false as there is no record of a fire at the orphanage; resident of Yakutat, Alaska; although not mentioned by name, possible subject of February 10, 2004, National Enquirer article that stated Scott Peterson told Amber Frey he was going on "a one-week trip to Alaska with his uncle"; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, stating that a death sentence for Scott Peterson "would tear our family apart" and questioning the jury's verdict: "I, for one...don't believe he's guilty"; interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; web site: http://www.johnlatham.com/html/oufitter.html
Fran Latham (Frances C. Latham) 59, John Latham's second and current wife; mother of Anna and Rachel; resident of Yakutat, Alaska
Anna Latham (Anna M. Latham) 24, John and Fran Latham's daughter; data entry clerk for the Association of Alaska School Boards; resident of Juneau, Alaska
Rachel Latham (Rachel S. Latham) John and Fran Latham's daughter; graduate of the University of Washington; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, telling the court that he once did gardening work for a neighbor with multiple sclerosis; stated that Scott Peterson was "someone to look up to"; recalled that, when she was playing soccer, Scott and Laci Peterson would attend the games; noted that Scott Peterson tried hard to become a friend to her when she was living with Lee and Jackie Peterson during the time she was in high school; also referred to as "Rachael Latham"; resident of Seattle, Washington, and Alaska
Patrick Latham (James Patrick Latham) 62, Jackie Peterson's brother; according to Jackie Peterson, one of only two people who knew she was pregnant with Anne Bird; interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; resident of San Diego
Robert Latham (Robert John Latham) 57, Jackie Peterson's brother; building contractor; owner of Ventura-based Latham Construction; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, warning the jury that they had made an error and that imposing the death penalty would come back to haunt them; former resident of Idyllwild now living in Ventura
Ruth Uffer (Ruth E. Uffer, nee Marbach) 56, Robert Latham's first wife; later married and divorced from Mark Uffer; resident of Long Beach
Mark Uffer (Mark H. Uffer) 50, Ruth Uffer's second husband; later married to Carol A. Scott; CEO of the Arrowhead Regional Medical Center in Colton; resident of Highland
Nancy Latham (Nancy Jean Latham) 55, Robert Latham's second wife; employed at Ventura College as a special education spokesperson and a speech pathology instructor; resident of Ventura
Leeta Latham (Leeta A. Latham) 28, Robert Latham's daughter with Ruth Uffer; named after her grandmother, Leeta Helen Latham (nee Hixon), who died on January 17, 1962, in San Diego at the age of 55; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, recalling how the defendant shared his toys and taught her to catch crayfish without being bitten; concerning Scott Peterson, stated that he is "very much the man I hope my son becomes"; resident of Costa Mesa
Abraham Latham (Abraham Robert Latham) 27 (born in 1976), Robert Latham's son with Ruth Uffer; stated that Laci Peterson was "so full of life"; concerning Scott Peterson's relationship with Laci Peterson, recalled, "He met the love of his life and it was written on both of their faces"; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, saying concerning the defendant, "There is not a violent bone in his body"; resident of Los Angeles
Kelly Beckton Scott Peterson's cousin; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 6, 2004, telling the court that the execution of Scott Peterson "would be the death of" the Peterson family; stated concerning Scott Peterson's powers of enchantment: "It's kind of like the rest of the room melts away because he's paying attention to you"
Mark Peterson (Mark A. Peterson) 44, Scott Peterson's half-brother; son of Lee Peterson and Mary Kamanski; father of four; helped in early searches for Laci Peterson; according to a December 13, 2004, National Enquirer article, became convinced of Scott Peterson's guilt soon after Laci Peterson's reported disappearance and did not attend his trial; according to a December 13, 2004, National Enquirer article, wanted to attend the May 4, 2003, memorial for Laci Peterson but was ordered not to by Lee Peterson; interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; resident of Vista
Jennifer Peterson (Jennifer H. Peterson) 44, Mark Peterson's ex-wife (according to some sources, his wife); interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; resident of Modesto
Susan Caudillo (Susan Lee Caudillo, nee Peterson) 42, Scott Peterson's half-sister; daughter of Lee Peterson and Mary Kamanski; frequent family spokesperson; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 1, 2004; resident of Escondido
Ed Caudillo (Edward B. Caudillo) 40, Susan Caudillo's husband; on June 3, 2004, stated concerning Scott Peterson's condition in jail, "It's hell on him, bottom line" because "he has no wife, no son, he's living in a 6-by-9 cell—it's not living"; stated that, at Scott and Laci Peterson's wedding, the groom was laughing and shouting so much that there was concern he might drop the bride as he carried her to a room at the Sycamore Mineral Springs Resort; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 8, 2004; resident of Escondido
Danika Caudillo 14 (in 2004), Susan and Ed Caudillo's daughter; according to Ed Caudillo's penalty-phase testimony, has a close relationship with Scott Peterson, and wrote to him while he was in jail; resident of Escondido
Rachael Caudillo 10 (in 2004), Susan and Ed Caudillo's daughter; referred to in trial transcripts as "Rachel Caudillo"; resident of Escondido
Don Chapman (Don D. Chapman) 40, Scott Peterson's half-brother; Jackie Peterson's first child outside of marriage, born as "Baby Latham" on April 2, 1963; given up for private adoption at birth; as an adult, reunited with Jackie Peterson; in June 1997, contacted and then met half-sister Anne Bird; worker in the airline industry; father of three; according to Anne Bird, had no family outside his immediate family when they met because his adoptive parents had died and he was estranged from his adoptive sister; resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania
Elle Chapman (Eleanor J. Chapman) 44, Don Chapman's wife; resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania
Melody Chapman 19, Daughter of Don and Elle Chapman; 2002 graduate of William Tennent High School; called Laci Peterson her "favorite aunt"; resident of Warminster, Pennsylvania
Joe Peterson (Joseph A. Peterson) 39, Scott Peterson's half-brother; son of Lee Peterson and Mary Kamanski; father of three; listed as principal in the Peterson family businesses, most notably San Diego Crating and Packing; participated in one-day event in Los Angeles to promote the search for Laci Peterson; claimed on January 19, 2003, that Scott Peterson had lost 20 pounds since his wife went missing: "Look into his eyes—you can see the pain"; according to Lee Peterson's September 9, 2004, trial testimony, went on a summer 2002 fishing trip with Scott Peterson and other Peterson family members; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 3, 2004; resident of San Diego (Clairemont)
Janey Peterson (Janey Marie Peterson, nee Katsis) 35, Joe Peterson's wife; mother of three; frequent family spokesperson; denied that Laci Peterson knew about Scott Peterson's affair with Amber Frey; testified for the defense at Scott Peterson's trial during the penalty phase on December 2, 2004; alternately referred to as "Jayne Peterson"; resident of San Diego (Clairemont)
Brittney Peterson 15, Joe and Janey Peterson's daughter; participated in one-day event in Los Angeles to promote the search for Laci Peterson; testified for the defense during the penalty phase of Scott Peterson's trial on December 8, 2004; alternately referred to as "Britney Peterson"; resident of San Diego (Clairemont)
Zach Peterson 13, Joe and Janey Peterson's son; participated in one-day event in Los Angeles to promote the search for Laci Peterson; according to Lee Peterson's September 9, 2004, trial testimony, went on a summer 2002 fishing trip with Scott Peterson and other Peterson family members; also referred to as "Zack Peterson"; resident of San Diego (Clairemont)
Tom Katsis (Thomas S. Katsis) 65, Janey Peterson's father; actor and insurance broker; resident of Monrovia; web site: http://www.actors-network.com/html/staff.html
Waltona Manion (Waltona Maria Manion Katsis) 50, public relations consultant; president, Waltona Manion Associates; Janey Peterson's stepmother; coached Scott Peterson prior to his on-camera appearances; quoted in the Modesto Bee on January 21, 2003, stating that the Peterson family was concentrating on the www.lacipeterson.com web site, looking at the creation of a toll-free tip line and considering a one-day outreach in San Diego; resident of Monrovia
James Manion (James L. Manion) 82, Waltona Manion's father; resident of Monrovia
Steve Katsis (Steven B. Katsis) 38, Janey Peterson's brother; resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Anne Bird (Anne Elizabeth Bird, nee Grady) 37, Scott Peterson's half-sister; Jackie Peterson's second child outside of marriage, conceived on a boat in San Diego Bay, and born as "Baby Latham" in July 1965; given up for private adoption; first adopted child of Gerri and Tom Grady (according to some erroneous reports, their second adopted child); at age six, told of her adoption; in the mid-1990s, contacted by and met half-brother Don Chapman, then reunited with Jackie Peterson (according to some early erroneous reports, reunited with Jackie Peterson in the early 1990s); per comment by Jackie Peterson, presumably the recipient of a teacup from Scott and Laci Peterson's home; mother of two; married to Tim Bird after an earlier brief (eight months) marriage; mother of two boys; according to a March 7, 2004, San Francisco Chronicle article, had as wedding guests Scott and Laci Peterson, wearing "matching black and orange outfits"; according to an August 30, 2004, National Enquirer article, copied, then forwarded, a letter from Scott Peterson to Amber Frey written about two weeks after his arrest; allowed Scott Peterson to stay in a spare bedroom, decorated in Ralph Lauren home fashions and with a view of San Francisco Bay; according to a December 13, 2004, National Enquirer article, became convinced of Scott Peterson's guilt, was "shocked" when he made a pass at her 22-year-old child care provider (given the pseudonym "Lorraine"), and ultimately refused to testify on his behalf during the penalty phase; stated concerning her refusal to defend her brother, "I could have said some wonderful things about him, yes, but they would have been lies; author of Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is Guilty, an indictment of Scott Peterson and, in many respects, the Peterson family; erroneously referred to by MSNBC as "Anne Byrd"; former employee of the Golden Door, Rancho La Puerta, Cubic Corporation, and RobertsonStevens; earned a bachelor of arts degree in communications from Pine Manor College; interviewed for Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson; resident of Berkeley
Tim Bird (Timothy James Bird) 42 (b. March 1961), Anne Bird's second husband; father of two; provided comments for a November 2004 National Enquirer article in which he criticized Scott Peterson for ordering hard-core pornography after returning from the christening of Ryan Bird: "I felt that was a sick and twisted thing to do"; resident of Berkeley
Ryan Bird Son of Tim and Anne Bird; christened on January 12, 2003—an event attended by Scott Peterson
Tommy Bird Son of Tim and Anne Bird
Tom Grady (Thomas B. Grady) Anne Bird's adoptive father; husband of Jerri Grady; president of Cubic Videocomm during the time Anne Bird was employed there; former Navy officer; earned bachelor of arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley; earned master of business administration degree from Harvard University; resident of San Diego
Jerri Grady (Geraldine L. Grady) 67, Anne Bird's adoptive mother; wife of Tom Grady; survivor of Hodgkin's disease; mother of four; former teacher in Galesburg, Illinois
Stephen Grady (Stephen J. Grady) 36, Second child adopted by Tom and Jerri Grady (according to some erroneous reports, their first adopted child); adopted in 1968; Anne Bird's adoptive brother; according to some sources, worked alongside John Peterson when the two were in high school; described by Anne Bird as "100 percent Italian," the son of an East Coast mobster and his mistress, who after discovering she was pregnant, ran off in fear to her aunt's home in San Diego
Salvatore Annunziato Grandfather of Stephen Grady, being the father of his birth father; according to Anne Bird, a "ruthless mobster on the East Coast" who "got tossed off a bridge"; used alias "Midge Renault"
Susan Grady Daughter of Tom and Jerri Grady; born in 1973; Anne Bird's adoptive sister
Michael Grady Son of Tom and Jerri Grady; born in 1976; Anne Bird's adoptive brother
John Peterson (John E. Peterson) 36, Scott Peterson's half-brother; Jackie Peterson's third child outside of marriage, born John E. Latham but later adopted by Lee Peterson (according to some sources, only took the Peterson name, but was never formally adopted); father of two daughters, one 6 and one born in 2003; had Scott Peterson as best man at his wedding; appeared on On the Record With Greta Van Susteren; was the only Peterson family member present at October 24, 2003, hearing, where he proclaimed Scott Peterson's innocence and contended that the Peterson family was eager to hear the case against him at the preliminary hearing: "We're looking forward to the opportunity for them to show us their cards"; testified for the defense at Scott Peterson's trial during the penalty phase on December 2, 2004, saying, "He was a great kid brother—he hardly ever told on me"; described by Don Chapman as "rowdy"; resident of San Diego (Ocean Beach)
Alison Peterson John Peterson's wife; had Scott Peterson as best man at her wedding; testified for the defense at Scott Peterson's trial during the penalty phase on December 2, 2004; alternately referred to as "Allison Peterson"; resident of San Diego (Ocean Beach)
Christine Peterson 8, John and Alison Peterson's daughter; resident of San Diego
Katie Peterson John and Alison Peterson's daughter, born in 2003; featured in People magazine article; referred to in trial transcripts as "Katy Peterson"; resident of San Diego (Ocean Beach)

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