Will Drew Peterson get a new trial?

[Niner]

Wednesday, June 25th:
*502 Hearing (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 4/7/25 reference post #256 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-13
4/7/25 Update: Attorneys contend Peterson’s mental state seems to have deteriorated further since last year as they deal with his bid to vacate his murder conviction. Attorneys with the Will County Public Defender’s Office have renewed their request for a neuropsychologist to evaluate the mental fitness of Peterson. Peterson’s attorneys want an evaluation because of their concerns regarding his ability to pursue a post-conviction petition that asks a judge to vacate his murder conviction. In the petition, Peterson alleged he received ineffective legal representation & he believed prosecutorial misconduct occurred in his case. Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre will consider the defense request for a neuropsychologist at a 5/27/25 court hearing @ 9:30am. Jason Strzelecki, one of Peterson’s attorneys, filed a motion on April 3 that detailed the legal issues with his client’s mental fitness.
5/27/25 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistance Public Defender, Jason R. Strzelecki appears on behalf of the Defendant. Matter comes on for hearing on Defendant's motion for fitness evaluation. Defendant to submit to Mental Health Evaluation/Fitness Evaluation. Future writs to be impounded. Matter is continued for hearing on Defendant's motion for Fitness Evaluation. Docket update: Order for Fitness Evaluation. 5/29/25: Write of Habeas Corpus-Order. Next 502 hearing on 6/25/25 @ 9:30am.

 

[Smelly Squirrel]

Drew Peterson back in Will County court on psychological evaluation

A former Bolingbrook police sergeant convicted of killing his third wife was in a wheelchair when he was brought to the Will County Courthouse in Joliet for a psychological evaluation.

www.shawlocal.com

Drew Peterson, 71, was in a wheelchair and wearing glasses when he was brought to the courtroom of Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre.

Peterson will undergo a psychological evaluation and the evaluator is expected to produce a report.

Peterson’s next court date is set for Aug. 11 for status on that report.

 

[Niner]

Drew Peterson back in Will County court on psychological evaluation

A former Bolingbrook police sergeant convicted of killing his third wife was in a wheelchair when he was brought to the Will County Courthouse in Joliet for a psychological evaluation.

www.shawlocal.com

Drew Peterson, 71, was in a wheelchair and wearing glasses when he was brought to the courtroom of Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre.

Peterson will undergo a psychological evaluation and the evaluator is expected to produce a report.

Peterson’s next court date is set for Aug. 11 for status on that report.

LOVE those big chains around his waist!!

And thanks for this update!

 

[pseudo_hum]

IMO, DP does love his bling-bling.

 

[Niner]

Monday, August 11th:
*Status Hearing [re 502 Report] (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 4/7/25 reference post #261 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-14
5/27/25 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is not present. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois DOC. Assistance Public Defender, Jason R. Strzelecki appears on behalf of the Defendant. Matter comes on for hearing on Defendant's motion for fitness evaluation. Defendant to submit to Mental Health Evaluation/Fitness Evaluation. Future writs to be impounded. Matter is continued for hearing on Defendant's motion for Fitness Evaluation. Docket update: Order for Fitness Evaluation. 5/29/25: Write of Habeas Corpus-Order. Next 502 hearing on 6/25/25 @ 9:30am.
6/25/25 Update: Peterson was back in court on Wednesday for another psychological evaluation. Peterson was in a wheelchair & wearing glasses when he was brought to the courtroom of Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre. Peterson will undergo a psychological evaluation & the evaluator is expected to produce a report. Peterson has claimed he received ineffective legal representation & he believed prosecutorial misconduct occurred in his case. In a court filing, Jason Strzelecki, one of Peterson’s attorneys, contends Peterson is “incapable of relaying his allegations of constitutional deprivations” to his legal team in a manner that would allow them to “adequately & ethically submit claims” to a judge in the “context of post-conviction proceedings.” Peterson’s next court date is set for 8/11/25 for status on that report.

 

[Niner]

@tlcya - anything important happen at the last court hearing? Any more hearings set yet? TIA!

 

[Niner]

@faithx - wondering if there will be any further hearings for this case? TIA!

 

[faithx]

@faithx - wondering if there will be any further hearings for this case? TIA!

Event Date Docket Entry
08/11/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant is in custody of the
Illinois Department of Corrections and not present in Court.
Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI, present on behalf
of defendant. Matter comes on for status on Dr. Bell's report.
Matter is continued and reset.

08/11/2025 Report-Letter from Dr. Bell dated 8-8-25
07/22/2025 APPELLATE COURT ORDER AFFIRMED 3-24-0671
07/22/2025 MANDATE AFFIRMED 3-24-0671

06/25/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant present in person in
custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and by Assistant
Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI. Matter comes on for fitness
evaluation. Court is informed Dr. Bell is present to perform the
evaluation; evaluation to commence instanter in the fifth floor
jury room. Matter is continued for status of fitness report. Writ
is discharged. Defendant is remanded.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/11/2025 9:30 am 502 STATUS - REPORT

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Event Date Docket Entry
08/11/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant is in custody of the
Illinois Department of Corrections and not present in Court.
Assistant Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI, present on behalf
of defendant. Matter comes on for status on Dr. Bell's report.
Matter is continued and reset.

08/11/2025 Report-Letter from Dr. Bell dated 8-8-25
07/22/2025 APPELLATE COURT ORDER AFFIRMED 3-24-0671
07/22/2025 MANDATE AFFIRMED 3-24-0671

06/25/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS. Defendant present in person in
custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and by Assistant
Public Defender, JASON R. STRZELECKI. Matter comes on for fitness
evaluation. Court is informed Dr. Bell is present to perform the
evaluation; evaluation to commence instanter in the fifth floor
jury room. Matter is continued for status of fitness report. Writ
is discharged. Defendant is remanded.

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
09/11/2025 9:30 am 502 STATUS - REPORT

Link: iPublic

Thank you!

 

[Niner]

Thursday, Sept. 11th:
*Status Hearing [re 502 Report] (@ 9:30am CT) - IL - Kathleen Savio (40) (Mar. 1, 2004) - Drew Peterson (50 @ time of crime/59 when convicted/now 71) was convicted/sentenced (2/21/13) of 2 counts of 1st degree murder/intent to kill/injure in her death. Serving a 38 year concurrent sentence. Also convicted (5/31/16) to hire hit-man to murder Will County State's attorney Jim Glasgow & will serve an additional 40 year sentence. Will County
Judge Jessica Colon-Sayre. State Colleen M. Griffin & Jon Walters. Defense assistant public defender Jason R. Strzelecki & Samantha Kerins.
Case summary & court info from 5/20/16 thru 5/29/25 reference post #265 here:
https://www.websleuths.com/forums/threads/will-drew-peterson-get-a-new-trial.189587/page-14
6/25/25 Update: Peterson was back in court on Wednesday for another psychological evaluation. Peterson was in a wheelchair & wearing glasses when he was brought to the courtroom of Will County Judge Jessica Colón-Sayre. Peterson will undergo a psychological evaluation & the evaluator is expected to produce a report. Peterson has claimed he received ineffective legal representation & he believed prosecutorial misconduct occurred in his case. In a court filing, Jason Strzelecki, one of Peterson’s attorneys, contends Peterson is “incapable of relaying his allegations of constitutional deprivations” to his legal team in a manner that would allow them to “adequately & ethically submit claims” to a judge in the “context of post-conviction proceedings.” Peterson’s next court date is set for 8/11/25 for status on that report. 7/22/25 Appeallate Court Order affirmed [Mandate affirmed]. 8/11/5 Docket update: Report-Letter from Dr. Bell dated 8/8/25.
8/11/25 Update: People present by Jon Walters. Defendant is in custody of the Illinois OC & not present in Court. Assistant Public Defender, Jason R. Strzelecki present on behalf of defendant. Matter comes on for status on Dr. Bell's report. Matter is continued & reset on 9/11/25 @ 9?30am.

 

[Niner]

@faithx - any updates yet on this? TIA!

 

[Niner]

Just a small bump for @faithx - any updates yet? TIA!

 

[faithx]

Just a small bump for @faithx - any updates yet? TIA!

Hi @Niner! Sorry for the late reply.

Event Date Docket Entry
09/11/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant is in
custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and not present.
Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS, present on behalf of
defendant. Report is received and ordered to be impounded. Matter
is continued for status of evaluation.

09/11/2025 Report-Post-Conviction Fitness Evaluation - Reassessment / 9-10-2025

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
11/05/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

 

[Niner]

Hi @Niner! Sorry for the late reply.

Event Date Docket Entry
09/11/2025 Continue Generally
People present by JON WALTERS and COLLEEN GRIFFIN. Defendant is in
custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections and not present.
Assistant Public Defender, SAMANTHA KERINS, present on behalf of
defendant. Report is received and ordered to be impounded. Matter
is continued for status of evaluation.

09/11/2025 Report-Post-Conviction Fitness Evaluation - Reassessment / 9-10-2025

Future Court Events
Date Time Room Event
11/05/2025 9:30 am 502 Status

Link: iPublic

Thanks a bunch! Much appreciated!