WTF! Convicted Murderer Scott Peterson Asks Public to Pay For His Appeal

The family of convicted killer Scott Peterson is asking the public to contribute money to his appeal.

In a blog posting, the family says it needs $95,000 to help cover the cost of an investigation needed to overturn his 2003 conviction for murdering his pregnant wife Laci.

The state already funds mandatory appeals for condemned inmates, but the family says more money is needed.

"As Scott mentioned in his June blog, we need to complete forensic testing that the prosecution ignored, we need to hire experts to review evidence, and we need to hire investigators to speak with key witnesses. These items are vital and necessary to the appeal process," said an entry on the family's Web site. "Your help today will bring us one step closer to getting Scott granted a new trial and finding justice for Laci and Conner."

Scott is now on death row at San Quentin State Prison. He denies killing his wife.