Blood Brother: 33 Reasons My Brother Scott Peterson Is Guilty

Anne Bird

Mar 2009 · Harper Collins

About this ebook

What happens if, after being given up for adoption in childhood, you reestablish contact with your biological family -- only to discover that your newfound brother is a killer?

Anne Bird, the sister of Scott Peterson, knows firsthand.

Soon after her birth in 1965, Anne was given up for adoption by her mother, Jackie Latham. Welcomed into the well-adjusted Grady family, she lived a happy life. Then, in the late 1990s, she came back into contact with her mother, now Jackie Peterson, and her family -- including Jackie's son Scott Peterson and his wife, Laci. Anne was welcomed into the family, and over the next several years she grew close to Scott and especially Laci. Together they shared holidays, family reunions, and even a trip to Disneyland. Anne and Laci became pregnant at roughly the same time, and the two became confidantes.

Then, on Christmas Eve 2002, Laci Peterson went missing -- and the happy façade of the Peterson family slowly began to crumble. Anne rushed to the family's aid, helping in the search for Laci, even allowing Scott to stay in her home while police tried to find his wife. Yet Scott's behavior grew increasingly bizarre during the search, and Anne grew suspicious that her brother knew more than he was telling. Finally she began keeping a list of his disturbing behavior. And by the time Laci's body -- and that of her unborn son, Conner -- were found, Anne was becoming convinced: Her brother Scott Peterson had murdered his wife and unborn child in cold blood.

Filled with news-making revelations and intimate glimpses of Scott and Laci, the Peterson family, and the investigation that followed the murder, Blood Brother is a provocative account of how long-dormant family ties dragged one woman into one of the most notorious crimes of our time.

Ratings and reviews

I was not sure buying this book. However, I really got into it and found it hard to put down. It filled in some gaps and answer some questions regarding Sharron Rocha book. I enjoyed this book and recommend it for those who follow the Laci Petterson murder.

I have read, "Inside the Mind of Scott Peterson", and I thought it created an interesting psychological profile of Scott Peterson and his family history and their dynamics. Then I read, "Blood Brother", and it was a little different because it was from the perspective of his sister, Anne. It really shed little light on motives or provided a better understanding of Peterson, but some of it was interesting simplly because of who had written it. However, for a short book, it was a bit hard going as much of the book really said little that would add to your understanding of Scott Peterson himself. Keith Albow's book was far more interesting and readable.

A compelling set of facts that do lead one to belief in his guilt. There will probably always be opposing views but writer is very convincing with her facts. Make up your own mind on guilt or innocence, it will be easier to do so after reading this book.

About the author

The mother of two sons, Anne Bird lives outside of San Francisco, California.