For Laci

A Mother's Story of Love, Loss, and Justice

By: Sharon Rocha

Narrated by: Staci Snell

Length: 11 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's Summary

Laci Rocha Peterson, eight 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. 

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OMG!!!THE BEST BOOK I'VE LISTENED TO THUS FAR!!!

This was the most raw, engaging , emotional, honest story I've heard since I have started my membership with Audible. I find that with most books I've purchased , there may be 1 for every 10 I buy that actually hold my interest long enough to finish it. Well this one by far, WILL NOT disappoint and if someone like me who needs instant and constant stimulation to hold my interest for 11 hours, no break because I couldn't stop listening, then believe me that says a lot! It's a must read!!! Period!

Raw Emotion

This book centers on one thing, raw emotion. Ms. Rocha tells her story from the depths of her soul. She tells of her desperate search for Laci - while her husband is calling his girlfriend, selling Laci's SUV and trying to sell the house.

No man who has one ounce of compassion would act the way Scott Peterson did. I have the sense that he would have looked harder for his dog then he did looking for Laci and his unborn child.

I see websites proclaiming Scott's innocence. Most cases are settled on evidence - only the original people involved really know what happened. Scott had the most important things against him when he went to trial; motive and opportunity. His defense was weak, because he has no explaination for his whereabouts when Laci disappeared - and the inconsistencies in his story are enormous.

His scheme backfired - unfortunately when it came crashing down, it took numerous people with him. And good has come out of this, but in the end it is just truely a deeply sad story. My heart goes out to Laci's family for their tremendous loss.

Don’t corner a sociopath. They may become dangerous and unpredictable.

Scott is a monster. Laci was a spoiled brat. Bad combo. Mom has very poor boundary issues. My skin crawled after the umpteenth time of hearing that Laci was her best friend and that no one knew her better than her mother. Scott didn’t want a child, Laci did. Case closed. Mom says Laci never shut up and guests sometimes had to be rescued from her chatter. Yikes. Both mom and daughter were all about me, me, me. She needed five friends’ trucks to gather “mementos “ from “her” daughter’s house, which she broke into when she felt she was getting the run around from the Peterson’s. She’s aggrieved because she has to deal with funeral arrangements. She tells us she didn’t want to do it. Her mother always handled these things. She’s annoyed at the court proceedings because she’s a grieving mother and it’s just not fair. She walks around her story with a chip on her shoulder the size of Montana. The self absorption on display here is pathological. How many national tv interviews were necessary AFTER the bodies were found? I’ll stop here. But, if it’s a good old fashioned mommy wallow you want, crack open a box of chocolates (or ten), grab a box of Kleenex and go for it. I found it insufferable. The performance is just fine.

Laci Peterson, gone but still so loved.

It is one of those days isn't it? Similar to those who are old enough to remember when we ask "What were you doing the day that JFK was shot?" Or when you hear someone say with great clarity that they can remember exactly what they were doing when the jury declared that OJ was innocent of his ex-wife's murder.
Well it is the same for my generation when we discuss the Laci Peterson Case. It also pops up around the holidays normally when one of us or now as we are getting older, one of ours is having a baby of their very own.

I happened upon this book by accident whilst browsing for an interesting read. I am so grateful. A true gem.

Sharon Rocha could have been polite and 'PC' but WOOOOO NO WAY! She is angry and understandably so. Her anger, however is tempered and controlled.

This book is compelling and well written. Our Police Forces are so often criticized these days but there is no doubt that in this case they were totally invested.
What touched me is I feel is that Sharon Rocha also mourns for the man who WAS her son in law. The man whom she thought adored her daughter. The man that her family loved. Sharon loved the man that Scott Peterson portrayed. She had no idea who this monster was who had taken over his form. In her eyes, I personally feel, that three people lay in that white casket in the cold dark earth, her beloved Laci, her grandson and her wonderful son in law Scott.

Staci Snell gives a riveting performance which brings Shoron's beautiful words to life and makes it timeless.

Courage to seek justice for her daughter.

I remembered the Laci Peterson case, but didn't know a lot about it. After listening to For Laci I sought out more books about this tragedy. I cried listening to Sharon Rocha's heartbreak. I am the mother of a beautiful daughter (only child) and know the powerful love between a mother and daughter. Listening to Laci's excitement about becoming a mother makes it all the more horrible. I was appalled by Scott, Jackie and Lee Peterson's cruelty to Laci's family. This book is about the love of a mother & daughter and the fight for justice.

A real cool lady

Would you consider the audio edition of For Laci to be better than the print version?

The narrater is outstanding she makes you feel the story in every word she speaks.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Laci and Sharon the whole family

What does Staci Snell bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

The personal feeling that would not be felt if read in a book format.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Both also afraid of how many scott pettersons there are in this world.

Any additional comments?

Everyone should read this book it is great. The woman who wrote this is a fantastic lady.

Leave not KILL!!!!!!!!!!!

I hate to give this book a 5 all around cause it's not a happy story or happy ending but I did cause it shows how much a mother loves her daughter. so sorry for there lose.

Heartfelt and an honor to share

We all (most of us) recall where we were the day we heard the verdict. Now, read For Laci and find out what was happening in the minutes and conversations that were not covered by the trial. Sharon's story is a Mother's Heart. I looked for a way to say "Happy Birthday Sharon" on 11/1, I felt so much for her as I listened.

Excellent

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

This is a very captivating story. I was engulped in the true story during the height of the investigation and ultimate resolution. Thank you for having an 'Unabridged' version.

What did you like best about this story?

It captured the book in detail

What about Staci Snell’s performance did you like?

Very Much!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

This story will always be a tug on my heart.

Any additional comments?

no

INCREDIBLE BOOK!

I followed this case from the start and the media flooded us with so much information, some correct some not. This was right from the heart and soul of Laci's mom. Her words pulled at my heart in a way no other book has. The pain and grief this family had to endure was beyond what I could imagine. She is a woman of the most pure love and most of all a hero to me. She was a lady through it all when most of us would have cracked. She stood tall for her Laci and Connor and I will never in my life forget this book. Well done Sharon!