“I guess I should have returned those library books,” said former police sergeant Drew Peterson, as he was arrested in Bollingbroke, Illinois. These words are either the brave front of a guilty man, or the common black humor of a long-time police officer who believes himself innocent. Either way, given the gravity of the situation, they were ill-considered.
Peterson came into the public eye when his fourth wife Stacy went missing in October 2007. While she has still not been found to this day, suspicion and controversy have surrounded Peterson ever since the discovery of the body of his third wife Kathleen Savio, who was found dead in a bathtub in her home in March 2004.
It is for this death that Peterson has been arrested, for two counts of Murder in the First Degree. He has not yet been charged for the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, nor is it known if he will be. Peterson is being held on a $20 million bond at the request of State’s Attorney James Glasgow; his arraignment will take place today at 1:30 p.m. CDT in Joliet.
Glasgow claims he’ll introduce new evidence at trial based upon third-party statements uncovered during the 18 months of police investigative work. “We’re very confident in our case,” he said.
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trevor
May 11th, 2009 - 9:48:55 AM
a little surprised this guy wasn't in jail already. what a horrible man
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debs45il
May 18th, 2009 - 3:46:06 PM
How in Gods name do they see brusies and cuts and not think it was murder? How stupid are these people? The real question is. How much did he pay these people to say it was a "accidental" dealth. This is all a cover up! From a whimp that needs to hurt women. How long did he prepare for this? As a cop watching, how people get busted and how they don't! He could commit the perfect crime easily! Besides he wouldn't be harassed from the department. Yet in yet another story, they said the cops had been to his house (I believe) 19 times. So, don't you think that he should have been arrested? Come on thats proof right there. Just look at what this man all got away with. Tell me he was not paying someone off? I don't recall ever hearing where or what happened, with his first 2 marriages? Where are these women? I am sure they are afraid to speak up. Get them in court! Ask em how they were treated. Ask em if they were abused by Drew! Are they alive? Heres yet another point. If this whimp is released from jail. Each and every witness should be placed in protective custody. Because they will all disappear. His lawyer says he is not a risk to people. EXCUSE me than why is he in jail? Why is he charged with murder? Come on people! Keep his bail at 20 million. I am surpried he hasn't bailed himself already with his "Blood Money" From Savios dealth. Money hungrey jerk!
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