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[chicoliving]

In two days, Drew Peterson will go on trial for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. The case could drag on for months, but one expert said it will be won or lost in the first days, during jury selection. CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli reports on who the defense wants to see on the panel.

It's likely the most high-profile case in the history of Will County. So you'd think it would be hard to find anyone who hasn't formed an opinion of former police sergeant and accused killer Drew Peterson.

But jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer says that's not necessarily a problem.

"Just because somebody knows about it, if they haven't formed a strong opinion and they can be fair and unbiased, I think he'll get a fair trial," he said.

http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.murder.2.1790541.html

 

[chicoliving]

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Experts say the prosecution needs to focus on three key points: establish a motive (and show Peterson is the only one who benefited from Savio's murder); convince the jury that hearsay evidence is reliable; and convince jurors that State Police blundered the original investigation (so the first autopsy can be regarded as flawed).

http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/new...terson-trial-keys-attorneys-win-case-20100706

 

[Coldpizza]

Will prosecutor's bid to delay trial set Drew free?

July 8, 2010
BY JOE HOSEY Herald-News

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Brodsky said he came to this conclusion after having his "crack legal team working on it" and that "the consensus is yes, [Peterson should be freed] immediately, without bond."

But one member of the legal team, Joseph "The Shark" Lopez, wasn't so sure. "I've been doing some research on it. It's not so clear-cut," Lopez said. "It's an uphill battle. We expect the state to come out blazing to keep him in."

http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterso...drew08.article

 

[crocus]

Judge: Peterson must stay in jail during appeal

July 8, 2010 10:33 AM | No Comments

Drew Peterson will remain in jail while prosecutors appeal a ruling on hearsay evidence, a judge has ruled.

Peterson showed no reaction as Will County Judge Steven White announced his ruling. He looked down and wrote in a yellow legal pad, then looked at his attorneys and tapped his fingers against the table.

Peterson had arrived at court this morning carrying a suit bag.
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http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/blog/

 

[crocus]

The Drew Peterson Letter

Part I
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/2598896,CST-NWS-SNEED15.article

Part II
http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/2601688,CST-NWS-sneed16.article

 

[crocus]

Late appeal allowed in Drew Peterson murder case

Trial would likely be delayed at least until next year

August 16, 2010|By Steve Schmadeke, Tribune reporter

An Illinois court has found that a last-minute appeal by Will County prosecutors seeking to introduce more hearsay evidence in the Drew Peterson murder case was filed too late, but it has allowed the appeal to move forward anyway.


The 3rd District Appellate Court recently ruled that prosecutors would be allowed to file a late appeal, sources said, likely ensuring the murder trial will be delayed at least until next year. Prosecutors have asked that the appeal be sealed, a motion the court has granted.


Defense attorney Joel Brodsky said he has sought to have the appeals court rule on whether his client must remain in jail during the appeal. Judge Stephen White ruled last month that prosecutors had provided "compelling" reasons to keep Peterson behind bars.


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http://articles.chicagotribune.com/...nts-late-appeal-defense-attorney-joel-brodsky

 

[AmandaReckonwith]

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/stacy-peterson-and-chicago-sun-times.html

Friday, August 20, 2010

Stacy Peterson "Bring Her Home"


Get out your vomit buckets! The story's headline on August 16th, from part 2 in the Chicago Sun-Times series in bold black ink reads " Drew Peterson-Not easy Being A National Pastime."
According to Wikidepia "a national sport or national pastime is a sport or game that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. "

The killing of ones' own wife, girlfriend or significant other, also known as intimate partner homicide, has in fact become a carefully strategized "national game" among those who deliberately take their wives and girlfriends out of their lives. So, what Peterson is really saying, with a bull horn behind iron bars, in his carefully crafted blood soaked hand, "ladies and gentlemen, this is just a game." If we look at those who murder their intimate partners, each one of the offenders lost the game when charged and convicted of the crime. But, Peterson is betting otherwise, as evidence since day one going back to March 1, 2004, when Kathleen was murdered.


Even behind bars, with his game face on, Peterson is betting the prosecutors in Will County, Illinois, do not have enough for a conviction. Sadly, he just be might right.

The Chicago Sun-Times has provided a playing field, or a national stadium, for, in my expert opinion, a "skilled mommy murderer".

 

[fran]

http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2010/08/29/Drew-Petersons-son-suspended-over-guns/UPI-10831283097393/

Drew Peterson's son suspended over guns

Drew Peterson's son suspended over guns

OAK BROOK, Ill., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- Police officer Stephen Peterson was suspended after saying his father, Drew Peterson, stored guns at his Illinois home, a source told the Chicago Tribune.

The newspaper said Sunday that the younger Peterson, an officer with the Oak Brook police force, told department investigators last week that he allowed his dad to keep three guns at his home shortly after Drew Peterson's wife, Stacy, disappeared in 2007.

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[fran]

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local&id=7636226&rss=rss-wls-article-7636226

Source: Cops move to dump Drew Peterson's son

August 28, 2010 (OAK BROOK, IL) (WLS) -- The Oak Brook Police Dept. has taken a first step toward firing the son of accused wife killer Drew Peterson, according to a high-ranking law enforcement source.

Department officials placed Stephen Peterson on paid administrative leave Friday. No reason was provided for the suspension of Peterson, a 6-year veteran Oak Brook policeman.

However, the ABC7 I-Team has learned that Peterson's suspension was a result of hiding weapons for his father Drew, including an illegal AR-15 assault rifle.

A source familiar with details of the Peterson case told the I-Team on Saturday that it was Stephen Peterson's testimony about accepting the weapons from his father that prompted the first move toward termination. "We believe he was obligated to turn them in" to authorities the law enforcement source said.

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This is not the first time Drew Peterson's police officer son has been in trouble. Stephen Peterson has been suspended on at least five occasions in his short career. His resume of punishment includes a suspension in April, 2008 for violating Oak Brook Police Dept. rules. He wore his police uniform and used a village squad car to drive to Joliet for his appearance in front of a Will County grand jury that was investigating his father.

That suspension followed an I-Team report in Dec. 2007 that Illinois state investigators had subpoenaed the personnel files of three men with connections to the village of Oakbrook Police Department. Among them was Steve Peterson.State authorities removed Steve Peterson's police personnel file and other records of his patrol activities during key period of his step-mothers' disappearances. In 2007 the I-Team was by investigators that state police seized the Oakbrook department personnel files of two of Peterson's closest friends on the force. One had resigned while under investigation for professional misconduct. The other was terminated for lying and unauthorized access of criminal files.


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[kaRN]

Chicago Sun Times Gives Coward A Platform: Ignoring Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/chicago-sun-times-gives-coward-platform.html

"If you are outraged by the Chicago Sun Times and their disregard for the families of Kathleen Savio and Stacy Peterson by making headlines of Drew Peterson's jailhouse letters, do your part and let them know by calling, emailing or faxing. Nothing will change unless action is taken. The columnist, Micheal Sneed and her editor, should know that by making decisions based on headlines and readership instead of integrity and ethics is one of the reasons the public fuels people like Drew Peterson."


(Please get involved and let your voice be heard!) Pertains to this letter published August 15, 2010 http://www.suntimes.com/news/sneed/2598896,CST-NWS-SNEED15.article

The Drew Peterson letter: My life in jail

BY MICHAEL SNEED Sun-Times Columnist

"He says he sleeps on a lawn-chair mattress in a cold cell, where he is being housed in isolation and is frequently strip searched.
Besides his lawyers, the only human contacts for Drew Peterson -- who is awaiting trial in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio -- are prison guards and an inmate who brings him meals, clean clothes and linen "passed through a chuckhole," Peterson says in a handwritten letter to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed."

 

[kaRN]

These are links to an amazing series by Susan Murphy Milano-Violence Expert and Strategist, Author-Advocate-Media Consultant on a victim of IPH named Peggy Dianovski ( Please visit her thread in the IPHI forum!) and the relevance between her case and those of Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio.
Special Series part 1
http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/special-series-is-it-where-they-wanna.html

Special Series part 2
http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/part-two-of-series-is-this-where-they.html

Special Series part 3
http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/special-series-part-3-is-it-where-they.html

Important note- Series 3 includes an explanation of hearsay and how Peterson could walk. Please read!!!


Regarding Drew's letter to the Chicago Sun Times
The Chicago Sun-Times "Slapping the Face of Justice"


The first headline ran on August 15th titled “The Drew Peterson Letter My Life in Jail.” I was outraged when Michael Sneed, an award winning journalist for whom I have great respect, decided to publish this letter without any regard for the families of Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio. Granted the newspaper provided a disclaimer similar to taking a Kleenex and blowing ones nose and then saying excuse me while I go and wash my hands the editor before running Peterson’s words included “ Sun-Times is aware of the pain the Savio family has endured while waiting for justice in the murder of their loved one.” Interesting to note how the word "aware" is used as it refers to pain. Was the Sun-Times "aware" that if the crime scene investigation had been conducted properly, by law enforcement, Stacy Peterson would in my opinion not have vanished from the planet? Is the Chicago Sun-Times also "aware" the pain and suffering they have caused by giving so much ink in the form of printed lip service to someone facing murder charges for an ex-spouse and the only suspect in a current wife's disappearance?" Much more at link!!

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/chicago-sun-times-slapping-face-of.html

 

[kaRN]

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/stacy-peterson-and-chicago-sun-times.html

Friday, August 20, 2010

Stacy Peterson "Bring Her Home"

Get out your vomit buckets! The story's headline on August 16th, from part 2 in the Chicago Sun-Times series in bold black ink reads " Drew Peterson-Not easy Being A National Pastime."
According to Wikidepia "a national sport or national pastime is a sport or game that is considered to be an intrinsic part of the culture of a nation. "

 

[kaRN]

http://murphymilanojournal.blogspot.com/2010/08/headline-stacy-peterson-is-missing.html

Monday, August 23, 2010

Headline: Stacy Peterson is Missing

When the Chicago Sun-Times printed the letters last week from the incarcerated former Bolingbrook police Sergeant Drew Peterson, the two columns I wrote in response to the blood dripping words was for two women, Kathleen Savio and Stacy Peterson, each silenced, in my opinion, because of one man’s rage.
Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio are not here to speak for themselves. As a matter of fact, no one protected them while they were alive, not law enforcement, State’s Attorney’s or State Investigators.
The carefully orchestrated letters authored by Inmate Drew Peterson should be reviewed more carefully. This, by the way, is a hell of a lot more than I can say was ever done when Kathleen’s beaten body, in a dry bathtub no less, was ruled “accidental ” by a bunch of blue light special investigators who by all accounts should either be assigned to desk duty or be given mandatory retirement.

Much much more at link above!! Thank you Susan Murphy Milano!!

 

[Bullwinkle]

Attorney withdraws from Peterson case

Conflict in the legal team representing accused murderer Drew Peterson has prompted the only woman among the defense attorneys to quit the team. Reem Odeh blames her departure on Joel Brodsky. In a motion to withdraw from the case, filed Monday in Will County Circuit Court, Odeh cites "irreconcilable differences" with Brodsky. Odeh declined to go into detail about the differences, telling The (Joliet) Herald-News she fears Brodsky will retaliate if she speaks ill of him.

Brodsky disputed that Odeh was leaving on her own terms. He said it was Peterson who ordered Odeh, Brodsky's former law partner, off the case.

The entire article is http://www.whbf.com/Global/story.asp?S=13231615.

 

[NoeticSoul]

Drew Peterson's Lawyer Asks Federal Court to Let Accused Killer Out of Jail

NOVEMBER 29, 2010

"CHICAGO – Attorneys for accused wife-killer Drew Peterson filed an appeal in federal court in hopes of having the disgraced former cop sprung from jail while he awaits trial. Joseph "Shark" Lopez, one of the five lawyers defending Peterson against charges he murdered his third wife, Kathleen Savio, said he filed the appeal today."

http://bolingbrook.patch.com/articles/drew-petersons-lawyer-files-federal-appeal

 

[NoeticSoul]

Police Chief: Peterson's Actions Obstructed Official Investigation
Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills, IL Patch

Peterson's son did not disclose he was in possession of his father's weapons while State Police executed a search warrant on Drew Peterson's home following the disappearance of Stacy Peterson.

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"Oak Brook Police Chief Thomas Sheahan testified Thursday night that he believed Officer Stephen Peterson held back crucial evidence while the Illinois State Police were trying to find his missing stepmother, Stacy Peterson.&#65279; Stephen Peterson is the son of Drew Peterson, currently in prison on charges that he murdered his wife Kathleen Savio in 2004.

The hearing was held to determine whether Stephen Peterson, 31, should be dismissed from the department. Prosecutors are accusing Stephen Peterson of deliberately hiding three of his father's firearms while state police searched Drew Peterson's home in October of 2007.

"[Stephen Peterson] understands that a weapon could have been used in a crime against his young mother. He also understands that within the three weapons there could be fingerprints, DNA, fiber," said Sheahan."

more @ link

http://hinsdale.patch.com/articles/police-chief-petersons-actions-obstructed-official-investigation

 

[mitzi]

http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2010/12/10/report-peterson-wants-his-ashes-made-into-diamonds/

Report: Peterson Wants His Ashes Made Into Diamonds

December 10, 2010 8:45 AM

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(WBBM) - Drew Peterson remains jailed as he awaits trial for the murder of third wife, Kathleen Savio.

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Michael Sneed reports Peterson is telling friends he’s confident he’ll be acquitted and he’s interested in taking a security job at a Nevada brothel once he’s freed.

Peterson also reportedly has drawn up a will that directs his family to cremate him and have his ashes processed into industrial diamonds for his children.

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[NoeticSoul]

Susan Murphy Milano and A&E Biography of Drew Peterson Monday, December 20

Monday, December 20 @ 10 pm ET

Rated: TVPG
Running Time: 60 Minutes
Genre:
Closed Captions: Yes

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Drew Peterson is currently awaiting trail for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Peterson. Drew was a cop, who had a reputation for going rogue in order to make the bust. As a kid he was a high achiever, but also a bit of a class clown. He has been married four times. His third wife&#8217;s death was originally ruled an accident. But when his fourth wife went missing, investigators began to wonder if Drew had something to do with it. This profile delves into Drew&#8217;s past, including his many romances, in an effort to better understand the man behind the controversy.

Susan Murphy Milano was blogging about the disappearance of Stacy Peterson before the national news picked up the story. She has, from day one, had a pulse on the actions of Drew Peterson, former Bolingbrook Police Sergeant, with a certain &#8220;knowing&#8221; from experience. The daughter of a Chicago police detective and veteran abuser, Murphy Milano could sense from the very moment she saw Drew Peterson&#8217;s mannerisms and attitude that something was amiss with his story of Stacy&#8217;s vanishing.

Contacted by A&E Biography to give her personal account and opinion, Susan gives her expertise in the are of officer involved intimate partner homicie, bringing the voices of those who are silenced to the story of Drew Peterson. What makes Drew Peterson tick? Tune in Monday, December 20 at 10pm ET! Check your local listings.

http://imaginepublicity.com/2010/12...iography-of-drew-peterson-monday-december-20/

Susan Murphy Milano is with the Institute for Relational Harm Reduction and Public Pathology Education. She is an expert on intimate partner violence and homicide crimes. For more information visit http://www.saferelationshipsmagazine.com/ She is the author of &#8220;Time&#8217;s Up A Guide on How to Leave and Survive Abusive and Stalking Relationships,&#8221; available for purchase at the Institute, Amazon.com and wherever books are sold.

Susan is the host of The Susan Murphy Milano Show, &#8220;Time&#8217;s Up!&#8221; on Here Women Talk http://www.herewomentalk.com/ and is a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated The Roth Show with Dr. Laurie Roth http://www.therothshow.com/

 

[NoeticSoul]

Police Panel Puts Off Peterson Problem
Oak Brook's Fire and Police Board has decided to wait 23 before deciding whether or not to fire Drew Peterson's cop son.

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"No matter how it shakes out for disgraced Bolingbrook cop Drew Peterson's embattled Oak Brook cop son, the young man is going to get another 23 days pay.

Suspended with pay since August while Oak Brook Police Chief Thomas Sheahan has tried to have him fired, Patrol Officer Stephen Peterson gets to wait another three weeks and two days to find out if he'll have a job anymore."

more @ link

http://shorewood-il.patch.com/articles/police-panel-puts-off-peterson-problem

 

[NoeticSoul]

Drew Peterson's son Thomas takes a stand

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Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 15, 2011 08:53PM

" Sneed has learned Thomas Peterson, son of accused wife-murderer Drew Peterson &#8212; and of Kathleen Savio, the woman Peterson is accused of killing &#8212; is taking a legal stand in defense of his father.

In an impassioned letter sent to Sneed, Thomas Peterson wrote:

&#8220;My name is Thomas Peterson and I am now 18 years old, I am an adult, I can now make my own decisions, and nobody has the right to speak for me anymore.&#8221;

&#8224; Translation: Now that he is no longer a minor, Thomas, an honor student at Bolingbrook High School, has signed a document releasing his father from all financial claims arising from the death of his mother: specifically the wrongful death suit filed on his behalf by his aunt and grandfather."

more @ link

http://www.suntimes.com/3318603-417/peterson-savio-sneed-thomas-drew.html