For Laci: A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Justice

Sharon Rocha

Dec 2006 · Sold by Crown Archetype

About this ebook

Laci Rocha Peterson, 8 months pregnant, was last seen by her sister, Amy, in the late afternoon of December 23, 2002. She spoke to her mother, Sharon Rocha, at 8:30 p.m. that night. This would be the last time anyone from her immediate family ever spoke to her.

A search began which lasted an agonizing four months. Sadly, Laci Peterson and her son Conner were found dead on the shores of San Francisco Bay on April 18, 2003.

Her husband, Scott, was eventually arrested and charged with the murder of Laci and Connor. After a sensational, media-saturated trial, Peterson was found guilty of capital murder and was sentenced to death on March 16, 2005.

This book deals with the story in three separate sections: first, Sharon describes the ordinary, loving life her daughter led, including fond memories of her childhood and adolescence. Second, it covers her marriage, disappearance, the community's moving search for her, and her and Connor's eventual recovery from San Francisco Bay. Third, it tells the story of the trial in detail not before revealed. Sharon will also talk about victim's rights, a subject on which she now campaigns regularly.

Ratings and reviews

Excellent writing and perfect editing. I was so personally touched by sharon's story and her love for laci. After reading her extremely detailed amd heart wrenching account of laci'smurder, i cried. Wishing her all the healing amd peace in the world now.

Living in the same town Modesto and living in the same neighborhood really hit home for us. I remember seeing Sharon Rocha outside a Walgreens she looked up at me and gave me a little smile. I just wished I could hug her. But of course I let her be. I pray for her and the family. I'm going to read this book.

Beautiful tribute to Laci. You get to read more about her personality through her mother's eyes. She also goes through a very detail timeline of Laci's disappearance and her journey for justice.

About the author

SHARON ROCHA is the mother of Laci Peterson. After the murder of her daughter and unborn grandson, she has campaigned for victim's rights, and helped launch Laci and Conner's Law, which makes it a crime to harm a fetus during an attack on a pregnant woman. The law, specifically the Unborn Victims of Violence Act, was signed into law by the President in April 2004. She lives in California.