NOW intrudes on the Laci Peterson case.
In Greek mythology the Furies were three female spirits who relentlessly pursued anyone who committed gross crimes, such as murder against the very old, the very young and family members. They tormented their victim with deafening screams and curses until the criminal either confessed or went insane.

When I heard that a NOW chapter was trying to tie the Laci Peterson case to the abortion debate I thought about the Furies.

The first time I heard Laci Peterson