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Former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson has been arrested and indicted for murder. He is being held on $20 million bail.

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[Angel Who Cares]

59 Leads in the Drew Peterson Case
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To solve the murder of Kathleen Savio, authorities have done more than exhume her body; they've compiled a body of evidence. In documents obtained exclusively by Fox Chicago News, we've learned investigators put together a list of at least 59 leads.

The name that shows up most often is Drew Peterson. Kathleen's ex-husband appears 15 times, including a warrant for a DNA sample.

Another man in Kathleen's life who was interviewed was her boyfriend Steve Maniaci. Maniaci is mentioned as being robbed shortly before Kathleen's murder. The documents show Kathleen withdrew nine thousand dollars from a bank account to give to Steve. We asked private investigator Jim Miller to look at the paperwork. Miller, who's been in the business for more than 15 years, calls the lead list very thorough. He says it proves Drew Peterson is clearly the prime suspect.

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http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/investigative/leads_peterson_savio

 

[LinasK]

May 7, 2009
BY BRIAN STANLEY [email protected]
JOLIET &#8212; Drew Peterson was reportedly set to fly to Reno, Nev., on Friday to discuss working as head of security at a brothel featured on an HBO reality series.
Instead, he'll likely spend the weekend where he'll only be allowed to watch basic cable if he's on his best behavior with the staff and other guests.
After the former Bolingbrook police sergeant was arrested on murder charges Thursday evening and questioned at state police District 5 headquarters, he was booked into the county jail.
A car brought Peterson inside the sallyport on the facility's north side. Once the garage door closed, the door that passes into the receiving area were opened.
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Peterson was expected to spend the night in the jail's classification pod. The "E" pod, is designed to house 48 inmates, but jail staff is currently double-bunking that section.
However, the pod has the only recreation area that is not currently shut down as the staff prepares to begin housing inmates in the recently completed $70 expansion wing of the jail in the next few weeks.
Today, Peterson will then be brought to appear on television. He'll be formally arraigned over video broadcast to the courthouse.
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[arielilane]

May 7th, 2009 9:29 PM Eastern
Note from me about Drew Peterson

by Greta Van Susteren
Many times I met with Drew Peterson and told him right to his face that I was very suspicious of him….and he said that he understood that I was, he understood why I would be (he admitted he would be, too, with the limited information he said that I had) but that he was not guilty of any crimes against his wives.
He has now been indicted for murder in connection with the death of wife #3. In spite of my suspicion and maybe yours, suspicion is not enough. The prosecutor must still prove beyond a reasonable doubt:
1. that a murder occurred (remember, the first report was an accident death and Dr. Baden did the second autopsy and reached a different conclusion of homicide);http://gretawire.foxnews.com/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

The Savio Timeline
Updated: Thursday, 07 May 2009, 9:30 PM CDT
Published : Thursday, 07 May 2009, 7:44 PM CDT
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It's been five years since March 1st, 2004 when Kathleen Savio was found dead in a dry bathtub. The Will County coroner ruled it was an accident, a ruling that was revisited when Stacy Peterson, Drew's fourth wife, vanished on October 29th 2009.

Ten days after her disappearance, on November ninth, a judge ordered that Kathleen Savio's body be exhumed to determine if Savio's death might have been more than accident.

At the request of Savio's family, forensic pathologist Doctor Michael Baden performed an autopsy, and said that in his opinion, Savio appeared to have been beaten before she drowned.

Doctor Baden called Savio's death a homicide. But, not until three months later in February 2008 did the Will County State's attorney officially agree.

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[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson Held on $20 Million Bond
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Authorities say former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson is being held on $20 million bond and faces two counts of murder in his third wife's death. Illinois State Police Captain Carl Dobrich says Peterson was processed and transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility in Joliet.


Dobrich says officials have tracked more than 1100 leads in Savio's death and the disappearance Stacy Peterson, Drew Peterson's missing fourth wife. Savio's body was found in an empty bathtub. Her death was originally ruled an accidental drowning but authorities later said it was a homicide staged to look like an accident. Stacy Peterson disappeared in October 2007.

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[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson arrested on murder charges
May 7, 2009
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Another Peterson attorney, Andrew Abood, issued a statement saying: &#8220;Drew has steadfastly maintain his innocence regarding the rumor and innuendo that has circulated regarding the unfortunate death of Kathleen.

&#8220;Although he is disappointed with the decision of the state, he looks forward to the opportunity to once and for all prove his innocence in a court of law. &#8220;

Savio&#8217;s 73-year-old father, Henry, said Thursday that an arrest should have been made long ago.

&#8220;I always wondered,&#8221; about her death, he said. &#8220;I was never pleased with the (coroner&#8217;s finding of suicide) from the beginning.&#8221;

IMAGE: Illinois State police Lt. Carl Anderson (left) and another investigator escort Drew Peterson into District 5 State Police headquarters Thursday. Peterson was arrested in the 2004 murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio.
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Article:
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/1563765,drew-peterson-police-custody-050809.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Held on $20 Million Bond, Faces 2 Murder Counts
Drew: "I guess I should have returned those library books"
Updated 9:54 PM CDT, Thu, May 7, 2009
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At a news conference about three hours after the arrest, Illinois State Police Capt. Carl Dobrich said Peterson was processed and transferred to the Will County Adult Detention Facility in Joliet.

Dobrich said officials have tracked more than 1,100 leads in Savio's death and the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, Drew Peterson's missing fourth wife.

"Our journey has been far and wide. It has been exhausting," Dobrich said. "Ironically, for all of us, the murder of Kathleen Savio and the disappearance of Stacy Cales Peterson has made us all better police officers and has made our great agency stronger."

Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow said the bond request was "granted without question."

Photo of his arrest:
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http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Drew-Peterson-in-Custody-of-State-Police-Kathleen-Savio.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Key Events Leading to the Peterson Arrest
Updated: Thursday, 07 May 2009, 10:24 PM CDT
Published : Thursday, 07 May 2009, 10:11 PM CDT
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Drew Peterson was indicted for murder Thursday in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Authorities say he is also a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. A
brief synopsis of what has happened in the case:

2004

--March 1, 2004: Kathleen Savio found dead in a bathtub. Her death is originally ruled an accidental drowning.
2007

--Oct. 29, 2007: Stacy Peterson reported missing, a day after she fails to show up at a relative's home.

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http://www.myfoxchicago.com/dpp/news/crime/Events_Savio_Peterson_Arrest

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Evening Buzz: Drew Peterson Arrested
May 7, 2009
Posted: 09:11 PM ET
Maureen Miller
AC360° Writer
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Tonight on AC360°, we&#8217;re covering breaking news on the arrest of Drew Peterson. Remember him? He&#8217;s the former police sergeant in Illinois who authorities call the prime suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. But just hours ago a grand jury indicted him for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.Peterson is now engaged to a woman that would become his fifth wife. But that wedding may be put on hold, since he faces this new legal battle.

Join us for more on this breaking story and tonight&#8217;s other headlines starting at 10pm ET.

Article:
http://ac360.blogs.cnn.com/2009/05/07/evening-buzz-drew-peterson-arrested/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson's arrest opens floodgates of reaction
May 7, 2009 11:16 PM
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A little more than an hour after news of the arrest burst into media reports, Savio's brother, Henry, said his family was "ecstatic," and many of the people associated with the years-long case also expressed pleasure with the news.
"We didn't really know too much what was going on. We wanted it to go this way and it did," Henry Savio, 50, said when reached by phone.

"It's been hard on my family, hard on my kids, my daughter has nightmares, I've had nightmares about this guy," Henry Savio said. "It's a miracle. We feel like opening up champagne right now. But we know it's a long road ahead, but at least we're one step ahead right now."

Henry said his sister was on his mind Thursday.
"I think my sister is smiling and saying good, it's about time. It's about time. I feel sorry for her kids, my nephews. They're always in our hearts," he said.

For some friends and supporters of Stacy, the momentum building over the last several weeks seem to lead directly to his arrest Thursday.

"With the grand jury coming to an end, we could sense something was about to happen," said Roy Taylor, a friend of Stacy Peterson. "We're elated. We've been living with this for 18 months. If he gets life in prison for one murder, we'd be OK with that. As long as he's behind bars, that's OK with us."

Article:
http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/petersons-arrest-opens-floodgates-of-reaction.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson arrested on murder warrant
May 7, 2009 11:13 PM
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He said he requested the bond amount and the judge granted it "without question," and the judge also signed a search warrant which was executed at Peterson's Bolingbrook home tonight.

"I requested the $20 million bond because I felt this was as grave and serious a case as I've ever handled," Glasgow said, adding that he did not want to speculate on if Peterson could post the bail money.

Peterson is scheduled to appear for his arraignment Friday at 1:30 p.m. at the Will County courthouse in Joliet, authorities said.

Yellow police tape was blocking the entrance to the Peterson home while onlookers gawked and smiled and news helicopters whirled overhead.

Investigators were seen removing several large items from inside the home and placed them into the back of a white van. They entered and exited the home through the garage. Investigators stood at the door of the van, blocking the view for the public and assembled media.

PHOTOS 1-39: Drew vs. the media
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http://www.chicagobreakingnews.com/2009/05/peterson-reported-arrested.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson arrested in 3rd wife's death
Published: May 7, 2009 at 10:54 PM
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Representatives of Savio's estate last month filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Peterson.

Peterson collects a $6,068 monthly pension from the police department, which suspended him after the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, the Tribune said.

Three of Peterson's four children have been placed in the custody of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and police were searching Thursday night for the fourth child, the newspaper said.

Article:
http://www.upi.com/Top_News/2009/05/07/Drew-Peterson-arrested-in-3rd-wifes-death/UPI-51351241745381/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Dissecting Drew Peterson's Arrest in Connection to the Death of His Third Wife
Friday, May 08, 2009
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This is a rush transcript from "On the Record," May 7, 2009. This copy may not be in its final form and may be updated.

GRETA VAN SUSTEREN, FOX NEWS HOST: This is a "FOX News Alert." It has happened, former police sergeant Drew Peterson in custody, under arrest and indicted for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Now, as you know, Peterson is also a suspect in the disappearance of his current wife, his fourth wife, Stacy.

Moments ago, police announced the indictment.

VIDEO: Another Legal Battle for Drew 3:23
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VIDEO: Justice Delayed? 4:08
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VIDEO: Another Legal Battle For Drew 3:30
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VIDEO: CSI: Drew Peterson 10:22
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http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,519439,00.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Peterson To Appear In Court In Savio Murder
$20 Million Bail Set After Thursday Arrest
May 8, 2009 5:25 am US/Central
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CBS 2's Mike Puccinelli spoke with Peterson earlier Thursday. Asked if he was ready for the arrest, Peterson answered he's been ready for the past 18 months but didn't look forward to it.

"Doesn't sound like a party," Peterson said.

His defense attorney, Joel Brodsky, issued a statement that called his client's $20 million bond "incredibly excessive."

Brodsky is set to appear on three network morning news programs, including the CBS Early Show, on Friday morning to defend his client.

VIDEO: Savio's Half-Brother On Peterson's Arrest 1:21
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson Set To Appear In Court 2:27
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VIDEO: Mike Puccinelli Reacts To Petersons Arrtest 1:19
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VIDEO: Analysis-Drew Peterson Criminal Case 2:21
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VIDEO: Analysis-How Can Peterson Be Convicted? 2:03
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http://cbs2chicago.com/local/drew.peterson.court.2.1004384.html

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson Accused of 3rd Wife Death
Updated: Friday, 08 May 2009, 7:11 AM EDT
Published : Friday, 08 May 2009, 7:10 AM EDT
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Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow says Illinois prosecutors are "very confident" in their case against former police sergeant Drew Peterson.

Peterson has been indicted on a murder charge in the death of his third wife. Peterson, who is also suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife, is being held on $20 million bond.

The brash former Illinois police officer found tabloid fame after his fourth wife vanished more than a year and a half ago.

Article:
http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/news/national/dpg_Drew_Peterson_fc_20090508_2470574

 

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[Angel Who Cares]

Indictment alleges ex-police officer caused spouse 'to inhale fluid' in 2004
updated 3:45 a.m. ET, Fri., May 8, 2009
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Savio's body was found in a dry bathtub, hair soaked in blood from a head wound, just before the couple's divorce settlement was finalized. Her death originally was ruled an accidental drowning but authorities later said it was a homicide staged to look like an accident.

The indictment alleges that "Peterson on or about Feb. 29, 2004 ... caused Kathleen Savio to inhale fluid," causing her death.

Savio's family has long voiced suspicions, saying she feared Peterson and told relatives if she died it would not be an accident. Their fears resurfaced after the October 2007 disappearance of Stacy Peterson, then 23.

VIDEO: Today Show video: Drew Peterson behind bars 4:15
May 8: Drew Peterson, the former police sergeant suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife, is being held on $20 million bond in the drowning death of his third wife. Amy Robach reports from Illinois and Joel Brodsky, Peterson's attorney, discusses the charges.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/30637875#30637875

VIDEO: Police: 'We are confident in our case' 12:01
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VIDEO: Reality TV offer for Drew Peterson
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VIDEO: One wife dead, another missing
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VIDEO: Drew Peterson: Stacy is still out there
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/26184891/vp/27416032#27416032

PHOTO: BOLINGBROOK, IL - MAY 07: (PREMIUM PRICING APPLIES) Former police officer Drew Peterson is arrested for the murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio near his home May 7, 2009 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Peterson has been a suspect in the Savio murder and in the disappearance of his fourth wife Stacy Peterson. Bond was set at $20 million.
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PHOTO: The home of former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson, is seen in Bolingbrook, Il.,Thursday, May, 7, 2009. Peterson, long suspected in the 2007 disappearance of his fourth wife, was charged Thursday with murdering his third wife, whose 2004 death had been deemed accidental before authorities revisited it once Stacy Peterson vanished. 11:04 p.m. ET, 5/7/09
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PHOTO: Cassandra Kales, left, Stacy Peterson's sister, Pam Bosco, spokesperson for Stacy Peterson's family, and Bruce Zidarich, friend of Stalisten as Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow and Illinois State Police Capt. Carl Dobrich discuss the murder indictment issued today against former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson in connection with the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio in in 2004 at a news conference Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Lockport, Ill.
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30633016/displaymode/1168/rstry/30630652/rpage/1/

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http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/30630652/

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Former Bolingbrook cop indicted, taken into custody near his home
May 8, 2009
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As part of that prosecution, the state's attorney said he plans to introduce statements made by Kathleen Savio herself under the state's new hearsay law.

"This case will be prosecuted in Will County. There may be a motion for a change of venue, so I am going to be careful with what I say," Glasgow said.

"We look forward to the challenge," Glasgow said. "I thought this was as grave and as serious a case that I have ever handled."

Peterson's stepbrother, Thomas Morphey, who says he helped Peterson carry Stacy's body out of the house and into a waiting sport utility vehicle, also was on the block and said he was relieved by the arrest.

"Justice is finally served," Morphey said.

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PHOTO: Drew Handcuffed
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Special section: Searching for Stacy
http://www.suntimes.com/news/peterson/index.html

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http://www.suburbanchicagonews.com/heraldnews/news/1563713,Peterson-arrest-watch-050709.article

 

[Angel Who Cares]

Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him
Under Arrest In Death Of 3rd Wife, Who Predicted He'd Kill Her; 4th Wife Missing; New Law Lets Prediction Be Used In Court
May 8, 2009
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Peterson's arrest comes as welcome news for Savio's family.

Her nephew, Charlie Doman told CBS News, "Finally, we're being heard, and the investigation is moving forward now."

Prosecutors say they'll test a new Illinois here-say law in the case, reports CBS News correspondent Cynthia Bowers. It allows the use of murder victims' words to be used against their accused killers. Bowers says prosecutors plan to cite Savio's predictions to relatives that Peterson would to kill her.

On The Early Show on Friday, another Peterson lawyer, Joel Brodsky, said forensic evidence his side will introduce will show that Savio's death was indeed an accident.
Brodsky also told co-anchor Maggie Rodriguez Peterson would plead "not guilty to all charges, obviously."

VIDEO: Drew Peterson Arrested 6:25
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5000813n

VIDEO: Kathleen Savio's Family Reacts 2:58
http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=5001017n

TIMELINE: Cop's Wife Disappears
http://www.cbsnews.com/elements/2007/11/15/in_depth_us/timeline3507843.shtml

Article:
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/05/08/earlyshow/main5000814.shtml