AH>> Consider the fact that Laci Petersen's body was mutilated,
AH>> and the fetus apparently cut out from her body, unless she
AH>> gave birth just before she was killed (the two bodies were
AH>> found separately.

 SA>      Is it certain that she was mutilated?  I thought there
 SA> was some doubt as to whether the damage was caused before she
 SA> was sunk in the lake or after, especially considering the

lake? try the ocean instead...

 SA> delay in finding her body.  The decay damage can also explain
 SA> why the baby might have been found separately. There is a lot
 SA> of speculation, but the authorities do not seem to be
 SA> releasing enough facts to make a reasonable judgement on this
 SA> (rightfully so considering the upcoming trial).

decay and critters eating a decent meal...

)\/(ark