Where are they now?

There were many people who played roles big and small in the Peterson case. Some spoke to The Bee recently.

THE FAMILY

Sharon Rocha

ROLE: Laci Peterson's mother. Created trial's most poignant moment by role-playing for jurors, while sobbing, what her daughter and grandson might have been thinking when Laci Peterson was murdered.

AFTER TRIAL: Lobbied for a federal fetal- protection law, signed by President Bush in April 2004. Wrote "For Laci," a national best seller published in early 2006, using some proceeds to found the Laci and Conner Search and Rescue Fund. Continues to speak at gatherings of law enforcement and crime victims groups across the United States.

QUOTE: "I do believe that (her spirit) is here. It brings peace, because she seems to come at the right moments."

Ron Grantski

ROLE: Rocha's companion for 30 years, helping raise Laci Rocha from age 2. Accompanied Sharon Rocha at trial. Testified that Scott Peterson's solo fishing alibi was "fishy" and said family support for him eroded when detectives showed them photos of Peterson with Amber Frey.

AFTER TRIAL: Continues to provide broadcast commentary from victim's family perspective, including on CNN last month and "Larry King Live" in July. Recently moved with Rocha to another house in Modesto.

QUOTE: "(A new home) does help. You're not walking back into rooms that bring up memories. It gives you a little chance for peace."

Dennis Rocha

ROLE: Laci Peterson's father. Did not testify, but told Scott Peterson at sentencing, "You're going to burn in hell."

AFTER TRIAL: Continues to live on ranch near Escalon

QUOTE: "Once in a while I'll ride my bike out there to the cemetery and take some roses to her from my yard. I can't believe it's been five years already. Time does heal somewhat. I'm not so angry about some things. But especially this time of year, it seems like the wound opens up a little bit. She's in my mind every day."

Brent Rocha

ROLE: Laci Peterson's brother. Testified that he bought a gun and contemplated killing Scott Peterson while police conducted investigation.

AFTER TRIAL: Fourth child -- and first daughter -- born this year

Amy Rocha

ROLE: Laci Peterson's half sister. Gave Scott Peterson a haircut in a Modesto salon hours before his wife disappeared. Scott Peterson did not answer Amy Rocha's calls as he returned from the Berkeley Marina.

AFTER TRIAL: Continues to style hair at Modesto's Salon Salon

QUOTE: Dennis Rocha: "She's done real good for herself."

Lee Peterson and Jackie Peterson

ROLE: Scott Peterson's parents

AFTER TRIAL: Hired noted appellate attorneys Cliff Gardner of Oakland and Lawrence Gibbs of Berkeley to represent their son in state and federal habeas corpus proceedings. Jackie, who has needed oxygen for the past 11 years, recently spent 1½ months in a hospital because of her respiratory condition.

QUOTE: Lee Peterson faxed a prepared statement Saturday, stating that "our son is innocent. The (Modesto Police Department) did a pathetic job of trying to find Laci's abductors." The page- long letter in small type went on to challenge the prosecution's case. It ended saying "the people who perpetrated this injustice have their maker to face somewhere down the road."

McKenzie

ROLE: Scott and Laci's dog, found in street with leash attached after Scott left for solo fishing trip, helping prosecution establish crime chronology.

AFTER TRIAL: Scott Peterson's mother declined to say where McKenzie is living.