Drew Peterson's Trial *SECOND WEEK*

[Leila]

In Session The sidebar ends. “What the next thing you said to him at the residence?’ “First I said, ‘Drew, I sure hope you didn’t have anything to do with this.’ And he said that he did. There was a little bit of small talk, and I said, ‘Boy, this sure worked out well for you.’” “What was his response?” “’She would have lost anyway.’” He describes Peterson as very calm that night.

In Session Later that night/morning, he was interviewed in Steve Carcerano’s basement by the Illinois State Police. He was the last one to be interviewed that morning. “Did you ever speak to them again in the year 2004?” “Those particular men, I don’t believe so; they may have called me to get a phone number.” ‘Did you ever give another interview in 2004 to the police?” “No.” “Did you have a key to Kathy’s house?” “No.” “Did you ever have a garage door opener?” “One time . . . she was working late . . . [afterwards] I gave it back.” “When you spent the nights, what would you guys do in the morning with regards to the bed?” Objection. The attorneys go to a sidebar.

Drew knew exactly what Steve was referring to! Kathleen was no longer a problem when it came to the property settlement/child custody of their divorce.

 

[~n/t~]

In Session The witness and the jurors return to the courtroom. Connor continues his direct examination. “Susan, I want to draw your attention back to when you and the family were at your sister’s house, in the morning. Was there a situation involving your sister’s purse?” “Yes.” Objection. The attorneys approach for a sidebar.

:thud:

 

[tsitra01]

Sounds like Drew had been snooping around that house on other occasions......maybe when Salvio was not at home.

 

[~n/t~]

In Session The sidebar ends. “As far as you’re aware, when you made plans with your sister for the movie on Saturday, did you play phone tag?” “Yes, we did.” “So you never did actually make contact with your sister that day?” “No.” The witness identifies her home phone number on some records, as well as Kathy’s number. Calls were placed from Kathy’s phone to her phone shortly after 1:00 and shortly after 3:00 pm.”

 

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:waiting:

 

[~n/t~]

In Session “Earlier, you were asked questions about carrying out a picture of your sister’s, and the defendant said something about a will?” “He said, ‘Ha ha, I found your sister’s will. Tell your sister, Anna, you’re not getting anything.” That ends the direct examination of this witness.

 

[~n/t~]

Gotta go.....

https://www.facebook.com/InSession

 

[KathrynL]

In Session Attorney Joseph Lopez begins his cross-examination of this witness. She agrees that she testified before the coroner’s inquest on May 7, 2004. “Remember being there?” “Yes.” “And you were sworn to tell the truth?” “Yes.” The witness is shown a copy of her testimony at that time, to refresh her recollection. After reviewing the transcript, she agrees that she said that her sister was on a lot of medication. “You also testified before the grand jury?” “Yes.” “And you indicated to them that she was taking Zoloft, and also something for her heart murmur?” Objection/Overruled. There is then another objection, and the Prosecution asks for a sidebar.
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In Session The sidebar ends. Mr. Lopez reads from the grand jury transcript: “Did your sister ever discuss any medications she was taking?” “Yes . . . I’m not sure of the medications; it got to be tremendously hard for her . . . Zoloft, and something for a heart murmur.” “Did you say that before the grand jury?” “Yes.” “Nobody stopped you from telling the jurors at the inquest about these perceived threats?” “Yes.” “They heard that from your own mouth?” “Yes.” “And they still found that this was an accident?” “Yes.” “After you told your entire story to these jurors?” “Yes.”

 

[Mama-cita]

In Session The sidebar ends. The jurors have now left the courtroom. Judge: “The defendant is objecting to the statement that the witness and her family wouldn’t get anything under the will, and that the defendant went to visit the children. Mr. Connor, why would the family have to get anything out of the will?” Connor: “The statement of the defendant was about this will that was made in a tight time frame.” Judge to Brodsky: “Did they give you in discovery that the defendant said they wouldn’t get anything out of the will?” Brodsky: “Just that they found a will.” Connor takes a moment, searches the case file for proof that the defense was put on notice about this testimony. Connor: “We found the transcript.” Judge: “OK, then that portion of the statement is allowed . . . it’s a statement of the defendant.” Greenberg: “But it paints him as a mean-spirited person . . . none of it should be allowed in; none of it has anything to do with anything . . . I think all of it’s irrelevant . . . it wouldn’t do anything other than to paint him in a bad light; it’s inadmissible character evidence. It’s prejudicial . . . and it’s just not fair.” Connor responds, say this is not only appropriate but it’s already been litigated. Judge: “This statement could be taken more than one way . . . I understand the defendant’s objection, but I believe that it is probative. The inferences that will be drawn from it will be determined by the jury.”

Brodsky says "It paints him as a mean-spirited person". Lol, ya think, Joel? It just paints him like the misogynistic murdering azzhat that he is! Sorry but it just reminded me of the scene in Liar Liar when Jim Carrey says "Your honor I object! This is devastating to my client!". Seriously folks, some good stuff is getting in. If the jury has half a brain they'll look at how the defense is obsessively objecting and trying to get things thrown out. Plus all that stuff they will be asked to "strike" or "disregard," they can't exactly UNhear it.

 

[wishinuall]

Sounds like Drew had been snooping around that house on other occasions......maybe when Salvio was not at home.

But wasn't that 'hand written' will questionable anyway? Seems awfully convenient that he would have found the will under floor boards! I think SO many of his comments were specifically designed to shock & offend, thinking he could get away it because he's him! (Lord I hope he's WRONG about that!)

 

[KathrynL]

In Session: “Isn’t it true that Drew never told your sister that he was going to kill her?” “That isn’t true.” “Isn’t it true that at the grand jury you said Drew said he COULD killer?” “I believe so.” “As far as Drew and Kathy’s legal status in February and March of 2004, they were officially divorced?” “I don’t know the years or anything, but during that time it could be possible, yes.” “Did you know that on Oct. 3, 2003 the court entered an order ending their marriage?” “No, just from what my sister told me that it was settled; I don’t know the dates.” “But you know that on the day your sister was found in the bathtub, she and Drew were divorced?” “Yes.” “You didn’t attend any of the court hearings for your sister’s divorce, did you?” “I attended a few of them.” “You also brought a wrongful death suit against Drew Peterson, on behalf of the children?” “Yes.” “The plaintiffs were the two children? Thomas and Kristopher?” Objection/Overruled. “They have since dropped that lawsuit, have they not?” Objection. The attorneys approach the bench for another sidebar.

 

[KathrynL]

In Session The sidebar ends. The jurors and the witness have been excused from the courtroom. The judge notes that there’s been no testimony to suggest that Susan Doman has ever been a party to the lawsuit in question. Judge: “Is the suit still pending?” Connor: “It is still pending. But there’s been no indication that she’s a party.” Judge: “If the only issue for Mr. Peterson is that she might be a witness, that does not go to bias. And I’ll rule for the State . . . the objection is going to be sustained.” The judge sends for the jury.

In Session The witness and the jurors have now returned to the courtroom. The judge then calls the parties to a sidebar.

 

[21merc7]

Good thing jurors are not doing shots for every sidebar. This is ridiculous, the Judge should tell them so. I think they are trying to baffle the jurors sometimes, follow the trial of last year tactic. I don't think it will work though.

Too bad jurors don't get to take the transcripts with them to look over all the sidebars and notice they are b/c DP is simply a creep.

 

[fifteen89]

So Drew finds the will between the floor boards? How did he know it was there? :what:

And when exactly did he find it? While her body was still laying in the tub????

 

[fifteen89]

In Session The witness and the jurors return to the courtroom. Connor continues his direct examination. “Susan, I want to draw your attention back to when you and the family were at your sister’s house, in the morning. Was there a situation involving your sister’s purse?” “Yes.” Objection. The attorneys approach for a sidebar.

:thud:

What don't they want the jury to hear about her purse???

 

[Kimster]

The minute I learned my ex didn't want to be married anymore, I changed my will. No lying supposed-to-honor-our-marriage-til-death-do-us-part jerk was going to accidentally get a red cent from this alien. :snooty:

DP is the poster child of sociopath. :moo:

 

[dog.gone.cute]

And when exactly did he find it? While her body was still laying in the tub????

JMO ... I think he found it BEFORE he called the locksmith and the neighbor and LE ... just "guessing" but probably he found it right after he killed her ... MOO

:moo:

 

[LambChop]

In Session The sidebar ends. The jurors and the witness have been excused from the courtroom. The judge notes that there’s been no testimony to suggest that Susan Doman has ever been a party to the lawsuit in question. Judge: “Is the suit still pending?” Connor: “It is still pending. But there’s been no indication that she’s a party.” Judge: “If the only issue for Mr. Peterson is that she might be a witness, that does not go to bias. And I’ll rule for the State . . . the objection is going to be sustained.” The judge sends for the jury.

In Session The witness and the jurors have now returned to the courtroom. The judge then calls the parties to a sidebar.

Are they on a break? I keep going to the link for InSession and I just do not see where these comments are being listed or I would help post them.

 

[fifteen89]

The minute I learned my ex didn't want to be married anymore, I changed my will. No lying supposed-to-honor-our-marriage-til-death-do-us-part jerk was going to accidentally get a red cent from this alien. :snooty:

DP is the poster child of sociopath. :moo:

So your full name is Kimster supposed-to-honor-our-marriage-til-death-do-us-part? Wow!! Bet that signature is hard to fit on most forms.

 

[-MD-]

Tried figuring out where the last person left off posting the transcripts, and was not able to, but starting with:

Susan Doman, Savio's sister, is on the witness stand being questioned by defense attorney Joseph Lopez.


In Session “If there’s a need to fictionalize this story, to make either you or Kathy more colorful, you’ve given them permission to do that?” “Yes.” “What does ‘colorful’ mean?” “I think to be positive . . . whatever the story was, I wanted it to be true.” “But you agreed they could fictionalize the story? You agreed to this?” “Yes . . . I did sign that . . . but I believe I have the final say on that.”