Life is always something unpredictable for us. A real case that happened in 2010, Laura Letts-Beckett and her husband Peter Beckett was on their relax tips, when everything looks fine the accident just happened or is that an accident? The documentary In Cold Water will help organize the clues and make you have a better understanding for entire case.
In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery is now streaming on Amazon Prime, explores the tragic death of Laura Letts Beckett, a schoolteacher from Westlock, Alberta, who drowned on a boating trip with her husband, Peter, in August 2010. Peter says they were enjoying a sunny day on B.C.’s Upper Arrow Lake. His wife Laura, who couldn’t swim and wasn’t wearing a life jacket, somehow ended up in the water. Peter says he dove in to try to save her but found himself too light, so he swam to shore, retrieved a rock to help him sink, and attempted to reach her again. Tragically, he couldn’t save her, and Laura drowned.
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The circumstances surrounding her death raised suspicions, leading to Peter’s conviction for first-degree murder in 2017, although this conviction was overturned in 2020. Now free, Peter shares his side of the story in this three-part series, directed by Vancouver filmmaker Trish Neufeld. The series presents interviews with police, lawyers, Laura’s family and friends, and Kamloops reporter Tim Petruk, who closely followed the case through the courts. Petruk reflects on the unusual nature of the trial, as Peter chose to represent himself, bringing an eccentric, unexpected tone to the courtroom that broke from the usual decorum. He adds that this case felt strangely relatable, like a tragedy that could happen to “your aunt or your mom.”
Neufeld was introduced to the story by executive producer Pablo Salzman and felt deeply connected to its twists, suspense, and sadness. For Laura’s loved ones, sharing their memories was painful yet courageous; many expressed regret over things left unsaid and unresolved. Neufeld believes true crime stories offer a chance for healing and reflection, even for those left behind. In capturing this emotional journey, In Cold Water: The Shelter Bay Mystery reveals a complex tragedy and aims to bring some sense of closure to those affected.
This is definitely something sad to hear from a lost man. Peter Beckett seems like a broken man because he lost his wife, and people think he is the person who killed her. But if he really committed the crime, why did he do it? There’s no reason to kill someone you really love. It doesn’t make any sense. Or is it because he doesn’t love her anymore? But he still got punished based on the judgment by the court. Anyways, if you are curious about the truth, it’s time to watch this documentary!!!