 The character of Kate Brewsters fiancé was originally named Scott  Petersen. Due to the names similarity to Scott Peterson (IX) (qv)  (a California man convicted of murdering his pregnant wife and their  unborn child in late 2002 while out fishing) and the plot of his  fiancées kidnapping, the characters name was changed to Scott  Mason, although hes still listed as Scott Petersen in the credits.