Why was Laci Peterson so popular?

Question

Why was Laci Peterson so popular?Im sorry that she was murdered but there were lots of other missing pregnant women too,who didn't get that same amount of attention.

Answer 1

She was just an average person, normal in every way. It was just horrifying what happened to her and her baby. My heart goes out to her family. All of the terrible things that happen in and around your own state, of course you will hear about, Laci's  was just a special case. My heart goes out to ALL of the families that have lost a loved one due to violence or brutal death.

Answer 2

It was a high profile case, wasn't it?  I imagine the defense attorney, Mark Geragos, had a lot to do with it.  He defended many famous people, including Winona Ryder, Michael Jackson, and Susan McDougal.  And the situation regarding one of the jurors who, in the early stages of trial, indicated that he believed Scott Peterson was innocent.  Well, that got him booted off the jury, but he inevitable made money off of it, interviewing with several media sources wanting to know the details of inside the court room.

Answer 3

Well for one she was like 9 months pregnant, and really cute. Also the way her body was found in pieces, and then her son's body found later...was really sad and shocking. It just touched peoples hearts. The fact that her husband did it and was having an affair even after she dissapeared made it even more popular.