drew_peterson_transcripts.htm

A Personal Collection of Found Materials

Sun-Times 02/21/2008

Stacy Peterson Timeline

Drew Peterson Timeline

Sun Times 08/01/2012

Kathleen Savio Timeline

Sun-Times 08/02/2012

James Glasgow, Pros.

Sun-Times 10/30/2007

Pontarelli Family Files

September 6, 2012 - Drew Peterson is GUILTY OF MURDER

Jury Selection, Screen Captures, Witness Testimony Excerpts

Drew Peterson Trial "Notes"
Saved Shared "In Session" Trial Updates
And Other Found Materials
Kathleen Savio Murder Case
http://www.acandyrose.com/drew_peterson_transcripts.htm

Grand Jury, Hearsay Hearing
Kathleen's Murder Trial

Date

Notes & Other Credits

Link to .PDF File Transcripts (No Frills Printer Friendly)

Additional Notes:

July 2012

2012-07-31
Tuesday

In Session Facebook

State Opening Statement (James Glasgow)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-07-31-StateOpeningStatements.pdf

Defense Motion: for Mistrial
Motion Denied

2012-07-31
Tuesday

InSession Facebook

Defense Opening Statement (Joel Brodsky)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-07-31-DefenseOpeningStatements.pdf

Prosecution Witnesses - Trial Updates - (Week#1)

July 2012

2012-07-31
Tuesday

InSession Facebook

Mary Pontarelli
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Chicago Sun-Times
Wednesday, 08/01/12

Mary Pontarelli Testified (Kathleen Savio's Neighbor and Friend)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-07-31-MaryPontarelli.pdf

- Mary Pontarelli: “We seen each other almost every day.”
- Petersons split up after Kathleen learned Drew's affair with Stacy Cales.
- Kathleen had a deadbolt lock installed on her bedroom door.

SATURDAY:
- Last saw Savio afternoon of Saturday, February 28, 2004.
- Savio was studying to become a nurse. Savio staying home that night/study.
- Savio’s bedroom light was on when Pontarellis came home about midnight.
MONDAY:
- 03/01/04: Mary received a phone call from Drew Peterson.
- 03/01/04: Drew told Mary he’d tried to bring the kids back to Kathleen
- 03/01/04: Drew asked Mary if he got a locksmith, would she go in with him.
- 03/01/04: Mary tried to call Kathy, no answer, so she agreed with Drew's plan.
- 03/01/04: Mary said the locksmith was already working on Kathleen door
- 03/01/04: Mary went upstairs with neighbor, Steve Cancerano.
- 03/01/04: Mary said Drew Peterson stayed downstairs by bottom of the steps.
- 03/01/04: She entered Savio’s bedroom, Cancerano headed toward bathroom.
- 03/01/04: Steve Cancerano called Mary's name, found Kathleen dead.
- 03/01/04: Mary ran out of Savio's bathroom started screaming.
- 03/01/04: Mary noted Savio had a cut in her head, dried blood in her hair.
- 03/01/04: Mary saw bruising on Savio's wrists, buttocks, blood out of her nose.”
- 03/01/04: Mary's husband, son, and then Peterson came running to bathroom.
- 03/01/04: Drew took pulse, I said, ‘Is the dead?’ He said, ‘Yes, Mary, she is.’”
- 03/01/04: Pontarelli’s first impulse was to drape something over Savio’s body
- 03/01/04: Mary: "I wouldn’t call her bossy, she had strong passions.”

August 2012

2012-08-01
Wednesday

InSession Facebook

Thomas Pontarelli
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, 08/01/12

08/02/2012: Burmila gave this instruction to the jury regarding the imporper testimony: “I have an instruction on the law I’m going to read to you before we proceed any further in the case. I will re-read this instruction at the end of the case. You have heard the testimony of Mr. Thomas Pontarelli... During the redirect examination, the assistant state’s attorney asked the question which she knew would draw an inadmissible response. You cannot consider any of the testimony given by Mr. Pontarelli during his redirect examination, and more specifically whether he said he had gotten a message from Mr. Peterson, felt intimidated, or anything about a bullet. The Court does not mean to suggest that you must necessarily disregard the remainder of Mr. Pontarelli’s testimony... It remains your duty to reach a verdict on the facts before you, and not on any other grounds,” said Burmila.

Thomas Pontarelli Testified (Kathleen Savio's Neighbor)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-01-ThomasPontarelli.pdf

- Pontarelli house and Savio house were “about 15 feet apart.”
- Drew and Kathleen Peterson, two children moved in 1999
- Kathleen Savio asked him to install a lock “on her bedroom door.”
- Pontarelli: “He [Drew] told me he didn’t want anyone moving my stuff"
- Drew told him, "and ‘any friend of hers was an enemy of mine.”
- Pontarelli said the hole in Kathleen's bedroom door was before 2004

SATURDAY:
- 02/28/04: Pontarelli family return from Orlando, Florida vacation.
- 02/28/04: Pontarelli last saw Savio alive in afternoon outside her house.
- 02/28/04: Mary invited Kathleen to come with them to a party but she declined.
- 02/28/04: Pontarellis (Tom, Mary, Nick) left for the party around 6pm
- 02/28/04: Returning home, around Midnight, they saw Kathy's bedroom light on.

SUNDAY:
- 02/29/04: Thomas Pontarelli got up Sunday Morning 08:00am.
- 02/29/04: His wife Mary sent son Nick to invite Kathy to dinner.
- 02/29/04: Nick came back and said there was no response at Kathys.

MONDAY (AFTER 10:00pm):
- 03/01/04: Locksmith was already at Savio door when Ponterelli arrived
- 03/01/04: Kathleen's lights were NOT on, doesn't know who turned them on.
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli thinks Steve and Mary went in first; Nick was with him
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli went through kitchen toward garage to check car.
- 03/01/04: When Thomas heard scream, Drew was standing in front door foyer
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli ran past Drew and up the stairs, Drew followed behind.
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli said: "Where was her clothes that she had on?"
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli said: "Where was her clothes she was going to put on?"
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli said, "There was no rug, there was no towel.”
- 03/01/04: Drew was beside him, he said, "What am I going to tell my children?"
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli's wife, son, & Carcerano all left Savio's house
- 03/01/04: Only Ponterelli and Peterson were left alone at Savio.
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli left Savio's wo/Drew BEFORE Paramedics arrived.
- 03/01/04: Ponterelli “I was out of house, they came right after I left.

- State asked Tom Pontarelli to identify a photograph of Stacy Peterson
- Pontarelli/Peterson's had barbeques, went to Lake Geneva together, camping.
- He was aware that only a portion of divorce was final before Savio's death.
- “It was clean, pristine, no ring around the tub, no soap scum. It was clean.”
- Drew walked to landing outside bedroom door and made a phone call."
- On phone, Drew said "wife dead in bathtub, people are going to think he did it."
- Thomas did go to Drew's "new" house 3-4 times, once to borrow a power router.
- Garage door: Pontarelli “Yes, it’s a latch lock, from the garage, there’s a key.”
- Kathy's vehicle was in garage, Ponterelli opened door to see if she was there.
- Nick, was with him at the time, adjacent to the mud room/laundry room.
- When he heard the scream, Pontarelli: “I was still in the laundry area.”
- We ran up the stairway past Drew, and Drew came up behind, like 2-3 steps.
- He didn't remember saying he waited w/Drew & Carcerano for paramedics.
- Pontarelli didn't remember talking to officer Sud in Carcerano's basement.

Did NOT see a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo
Defense Motion: for Mistrial
Motion Denied
03/01/04: Thomas Ponterelli:
"Then we walked out to the landing right outside the bedroom door, he [Drew] made a phone call; I believe it was his cell phone, he says to the person that he just found his wife dead in the bathtub, and people are going to think he did it.”
Patton: "What was it that you felt intimidated by? What did you say to him?"

Thomas Pontarelli: "We had a conversation where he was accusing me of changing the locks on the front door. I said I didn't, but I got his message yesterday. He asked what was that. I said I found a .38-caliber bullet on my driveway."

Chicago Sun-Times
Thursday, 08/02/12

2012-08-02
Thursday

InSession Facebook

Chicago Tribune
Thursday, 08/02/12

Louis Oleszkiewicz
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

[Day 3 - Drew Peterson Murder Trial 2012]

(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

Louis Oleszkiewicz Testified (Bolingbrook FD Paramedic)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-02-LouisOleszkiewicz.pdf

- 03/01/04: Oleszkiewicz received a call for “an unresponsive female” at 10:25 pm
- 03/01/04: A Bolingbrook policeman outside directed them inside at 10:49pm.
- 03/01/04: “There were two other paramedics, Michael Johnson, Tim Berkery.”
- 03/01/04: “There were total of four who went in the house, from the Fire Dept
- 03/01/04: Plus second Bolingbrook police officer in uniform inside the house.
- 03/01/04: “She felt cold to the touch, like a waxy, cold feeling. And dry.”
- 03/01/04: “Her hair was like matted, damp…and kind of matted down"
- 03/01/04: “Normally, the monitor leads are placed on the front of the chest."
- 03/01/04: "On Savio, they were placed on her shoulder blades, on her back.”
- 03/01/04: He attached her to electrocardiogram, no electrical activity in heart.
- 03/01/04: The three plastic caps on electro-leads were left on edge bathtub.
- 03/01/04: Medical physician called. The “pronouncement time” 11:05 pm.
- 03/01/04: Oleszkiewicz: "We don’t do any lifesaving action at that time.”
- 03/01/04: He didn't see a towel that evening that is now present in a photo
- 03/01/04: Call Timeframe: “From 22:49 until we cleared the scene at 23:12.”

“I mentioned to the State Police investigators that I thought it was odd.."
"I told them there was no towel or bath mat present when I responded.

DID OLESZKIEWICZ SEE DREW PETERSON?
“Later on in the evening, he was upstairs in the landing area of the second floor."

03/01/04 10:49pm Arrived
03/01/04 11:12pm Left
Did NOT see a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo
Q: “After you called the doctor, did you have to go back into the residence?”

A: “Yes, to collect our equipment.”

Q: “When you came back in, that towel was still not present?”

A: “That is correct.”

2012/08/02
Thursday

InSession Facebook

Robert Akin, Jr
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

[Day 3 - Drew Peterson Murder Trial 2012n]

(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

Robert Akin, Jr Testified (Locksmith - Larry’s Locksmith)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-02-RobertAkin.pdf

- Been locksmith for 40 years, “certified, institutional, and automotive locksmith.”
- Works for Larry’s Locksmith in Bolingbrook (he’s been sole owner since 1978).
- Robert Akin has one official employee [Chris Wolzen], and his son helps.
- Akin comes from a family of locksmiths (including his grandparents)
- Akin use to work on the South Side [of Chicago] with my Uncle Mack."
- “I do regular work for the Bolingbrook Police Department, for their maintenance"
- Robert Akin: On occasion we have a call for wellness check, concerned family.
- Once house is opened, "officers usually go in and make sure everything is OK.”
- Normally, a police officer is already at the scene when he arrives.
- Robert Akin: "I just open the door, step out of the way, let them do their job.”

- He’s known Drew Peterson “for almost 30 years…it’s been going back years.”
- Does he assocate personally? Aken: "I see him through business dealings"
- Akin: “I’ve run into him on occasion when he was doing his patrols."
- Akin's associate has changed locks at Peterson's bar in Montgomery.
- Akin's associate has changed locks at Peterson's printing business.
- Robert Akin said he's never personally been to Drew Peterson's house.

SUNDAY EVENING
- 03/01/04: Robert Akin was not actually on call, but got call to open house.
- 03/01/04: Robert Akin doesn't remember how he got notified.
- 03/01/04: "I parked in front of the location…Sgt. Peterson was outside.”
- 03/01/04: “When I got there, Peterson was standing out front."
- 03/01/04: "Once I get into locksmith mode, I just do my job."
- 03/01/04: He didn't recall seeing any external lights on at the Savio house.
- 03/01/04: Akin said he didn't remember discussing who's house he was at
- 03/01/04: Front Door: "there were two locks, the deadbolt and the door knob.”
- 03/01/04: The front door was locked but Akin said the knob was upside down.
- 03/01/04: The deadbolt lock was a Quickset lock. Dead bolt was unlocked.
- 03/01/04: 2nd lock was regular door knob, with a latch, with little push button."
- 03/01/04: Drew Peterson was behind him holding a flashlight.
- 03/01/04: Took Akin “Probably about six minutes” to open the door.
- 03/01/04: The only officer he saw at the house was Sgt. Drew Peterson.
- 03/01/04: Was just chit-chatting with Drew Peterson when he heard scream.
- 03/01/04: “There was a commotion, like a screaming." Drew: ‘I’ve got to go!’
- 03/01/04: Robert Akin left when the ambulance arrived.
- 03/01/04: Robert Akin has never done a "wellness check" for Peterson before.
- 03/01/04: Robert Akin did not charge Drew Peterson for this particular incident

Larry's Lock Service
(630) 739-5666
550 E North Frontage Rd, #1
Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Hours: Mon-Fri 9 am - 5 pm
Sat 9 am - 1 pm

History: Established in 1969, Larry's Lock Service has been located in Bolingbrook Illinois since 1969 with a storefront located at 550 east north Frontage road since 1983.

Bob Akin has worked as a locksmith in Bolingbrook since 1973. He is a member of the Associated Locksmiths of America-1975- Gcla -Greater Chicago Locksmith's Association, ILA- Institutional Locksmiths' Association, State of Illinois licensed locksmith( 191.000279 ), Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce (1983), Village of Bolingbrook license# 1.

2012/08/02
Thursday

InSession Facebook

Michael Newton Testified (Bolingbrook Police Department)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-02-MichaelNewton.pdf

Did NOT see a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo

2012/08/02
Thursday

InSession Facebook

Michael Johnson Testified (Bolingbrook FD Paramedic)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-02-MichaelJohnson.pdf

Did NOT see a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo

2012/08/02
Thursday

InSession Facebook

Timothy Berkery Testified (Bolingbrook FD Paramedic)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-02-TimothyBerkery.pdf

Did NOT see a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo

2012/08/03
Friday

InSession Facebook

Anna Doman
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
In Session Facebook

Anna Doman
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

The State did an offer of proof, that would explain how and why Anna Domain met Greta Van Susteren, which is because Stacy disappeared, and then Dr. Michael Baden, who then offered to do a second autopsy. The only reason she went to Sharon Bychowski’s house was because Stacy Peterson was missing and she was concerned about her two nephews, Kathleen's sons. Anna: "I didn’t go with any other intent.”

Anna Doman Testified (Kathleen Savio's Sister)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-03-AnnaDoman.pdf
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson

- Anna is Kathleen's older sister, "We called her ‘Kitty’ that was her nickname"
- Anna lived a little over a mile apart from Kathleen, in Bolingbrook.
- At the time, Anna Doman worked for the Village of Romeoville.
- Savio agreed to have the marriage dissolved first, property settlement later.
- Mid January 2004, Kathleen was scared and visited with Anna.
- Kathy told Anna that Drew said he would kill her and no pension or the kids.
- Kathleen made Anna promise she would take care of her two boys.
- Savio told Anna if anything happen, get briefcase in SUV of important papers.
- Kathleen had sensitive skin and would get a rash with cheap jewelry.
- Anna said that Kathleen would never wear jewelry when bathing.
- Anna hid and stored Kathleen's briefcase of papers in her garage.
- Anna Doman did give some Savio documents to Greta Van Susteren
- Doman doesn’t think she’s ever been on the Greta Van Susteren show.
- Anna Doman thought Greta was a friend of Sharon Bychowskis.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd (Early Morning)
- 03/02/04: Drew called her, said ‘Kitty’s dead. She drowned in the tub.’
- 03/02/04: Anna was hysterical and wanted to go to Kathy's immediately
- 03/02/04: Drew: ‘Don’t bother. By the time you get here, she’ll be gone.’
- 03/02/04: "Drew had said he’d already called Henry, my brother."
- 03/02/04: Anna called her nephew Michael so he could be there for Susan.
- 03/02/04: Anna called her sister Susan and told her what happened.

TUESDAY, MARCH 2nd (At Kathleen's House)
- 03/02/04: The family went to funeral home but then to Kathy's house.
- 03/02/04: They used the garage door opener, inside door was unlocked.
- 03/02/04: Anna and family were looking for insurance papers or will.
- 03/02/04: Drew came pounding on door, Anna's Uncle Mike let him in.
- 03/02/04: Anna said Drew grabbed clothes basket, saying boys needed stuff.
- 03/02/04: Drew was frantic, in a hurry, Anna followed him to the bedroom.
- 03/02/04: Anna could only see clothes and papers in the clothes basket.
- 03/02/04: Kathleen's purse mysteriously showed up on Kathleen's table.
- 03/02/04: Drew went in Kathleen's purse and took out a $100 bill.
- 03/02/04: Drew said, ‘This belongs to the kids.’ He put it in his pocket.”
- 03/02/04: Anna found Kathleen's brief case of papers in the SUV.
- 03/02/04: Drew had grabbed the garage door opener off Anna's car.
- 03/02/04: Anna was mad, told him to give garage opener back but he refused.

After service, Drew, children went to family gathering at Polish banquet hall
In 2004, Anna went to a bank to try to get into Kathy's safe deposit box.
Anna's attorney filed letters for permission to become estate administrator.
In March 2004, Anna filed injunction to stop Drew from removing property
Anna didn't know Kathleen had a gold necklace w/cross on when she died.

Hearsay Witness

(Prosecution Witness)
Anna Doman
Kathleen Savio's Sister
Anna: "Kathleen said Drew would kill her and make it look like an accident."
Anna: "She said that on many occasions.”
Anna: "She made me say it over and over and over again, ‘Tell me you’ll take care of my kids’ . . . she was very scared.”
03/02/04: Anna Doman saw Drew Peterson in Kathleen's bathroom cleaning the tub. He told her, "I don’t want the kids seeing the blood." Anna didn't understand why there was blood in the tub if Kathleen drowned.
03/02/04: Anna remembered Kathleen's words, '‘Don’t forget my case’ and she went to the SUV and got Kathleen's briefcase. She found it, grabbed it and put it in her vehicle trunk.

Prosecution Witnesses - Trial Updates - (Week#2)

2012/08/07
Tuesday

InSession Facebook

Michael VanOver
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

(Evidence Drawing)
Bath Tub Scene
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

(Evidence Drawing)
Blue Towel on Tub
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

Michael VanOver Testified (Will County Deputy Coroner)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-07-MichaelVanOver.pdf

- Michael VanOver is a deputy coroner for Will County on 03/01/04.
- VanOver's function is to gather demographic info about decedent.
- VanOver's function is to gather any medication, speak to family members.
- VanOver was told by a Bolingbrook officer that Illinois State Police handling.

MONDAY EVENING
- 03/01/04: VanOver was dispatched to Savio home, arriving approx. 11:14 pm
- 03/01/04: Deceased individual was ex-wife of a Bolingbrook police sergeant."
- 03/01/04: VanOver went upstairs, found Caucasian female, lying in a bathtub.
- 03/01/04: VanOver took "Polaroid photo" female, lying in a bathtub.
- 03/01/04: He took photo “immediately upon coming into the bathroom.”

- 03/01/04: Michael VanOver: "It was Kathleen Savio, I touched the body and found it to be cool to the touch… I found lividity to be present… there was purge coming from the nose and mouth, and there were some abrasions… the blood has stopped circulating in the body, and so it takes the path of least resistance, and would come out the nose or the mouth. It [the body] had some rigor mortis … it was slight… I had been led to be believe that there was no signs of life prior to my arrival… the tub didn’t have any water in it, and there was bottles of shampoo and whatnot, bath products, around the tub itself… the tub was clean, except for a trail of purge. The drain was closed.”

- 03/01/04: VanOver: Her hair appeared dry and matted. “It was thicker hair"
- 03/01/04: VanOver did not examine the head for injuries that night.
- 03/01/04: VanOver did recall "there being an abrasion on her left buttocks.”
- 03/01/04: VanOver did not recall seeing a wine glass [around the tub].

TUESDAY EARLY MORNING
- 03/02/04: VanOver: State Police arrived and he met Trooper Robert Deel
- 03/02/04: Michael VanOver: “We [VanOver and Deel] went and looked at the decedent, and Trooper Deel took some photos. We looked for medication bottles, and we went down to the kitchen area, where we did find some medication bottles. Then we went back up to the bathroom area, and prepared the body for transport… we removed the body from the bathtub, turned the body over in the tub so the extremities could be reached, so the body could be picked up and put in a body bag… Trooper Deel put paper bags over the hands…I picked up the lower end of the body… it goes into a body bag, on the floor next to the tub."

03/01/04 11:14pm: Arrived
He "Took Polaroid Photo"
03/02/04 03:00am: Morgue
03/02/04 04:00am: Report
03/02/04 08:00am: Home
He "DID SEE" a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo
DID NOT see a wine glass
Prosecution: “Did you observe a towel on the tub?”

VanOver: “Yes, I did."

Prosecution: “And that is in the photo?”

VanOver: “Yes, it is.”

2012/08/07
Tuesday

InSession Facebook

Robert Deel
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Robert Deel: “Other than the victim in the tub, yes... there was small items that looked where they belonged; nothing was broken. Things looked like they had been normally placed there... the position of the body was consistent with where it should be and how it would have been from the time of death. There was no indication the body had been moved, or anything along those lines... it looked to me as if it was a normal bathroom; nothing appeared to have been damaged, disturbed, or moved.”

Robert Deel Testified (Illinois State Police CSI)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-07-RobertDeel.pdf
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson

- Deel is a Illinois State Police Officer, seven years December 2012
- Robert Deel's first investigative job was in Internal Affairs
- Deel then went back to working in the Patrol Division, year or so.
- Deel then assigned to general criminal investigations, Squad supervisor 5 yrs
- Robert Deel said he's investigated eight to ten homicides.
- Deel was assigned to Marine Unit (on Lake Michigan), drowning deaths.
- August, 2002, he moved to the Crime Scene Investigations unit (at his request)
- Robert Deel says he has received forensic light source training
- Was trained to pick out the signs that somebody tried to cover their tracks.

TUESDAY EARLY MORNING
03/02/04: Deel was not on duty but was dispatched to Savio home, Bolingbrook.
03/02/04: Deel arrived around 1:30am to process death investigation scene.
03/02/04: He was told this was an ex-wife of a Bolingbrook police officer
03/02/04: Deel never met Drew Peterson or seen him when he arrived.
03/02/04: He was told Bolingbrook requests State Police handle the case.
03/02/04: Deel looked for any "signs of disturbance" heading for bathroom.
03/02/04: Deel did not go through "all" rooms. Did not speak to Paramedics.
03/02/04: Deel did not check if windows were locked or unlocked.
03/02/04: Deel did see can of “Spot Shot” decided no evidentiary value.
03/02/04: Deel did not see the marks on left buttocks except in photo.
03/02/04: Deel did not see any wine glass anywhere around bathtub.
03/02/04: Deel did not process the bath tub for finger prints.
03/02/04: Deel: "I did not think it was a homicide at that time"
03/02/04: Deel: “The drain was closed... there was no water in the tub.”
03/02/04: Deel IDs photo of glass of OJ, packet pills on kitchen counter.
03/02/04: Deel did not process any finger prints on kitchen counter.
03/02/04: Deel did a sketch of bathroom with victim still there.
03/02/04: Deel did take photos of the outside of the house.
03/02/04: Deel: "At least two hours, maybe a little longer, I left around 3:30am

- Deel: "I could tell that nothing appeared to me to be disturbed or out of place.”
- Deel: “I placed paper bags over both of her hands, and sealed those with tape.”
- Deel only took photos of house/body. He took "NO" physical evidence.
- Deel attended autopsy w/Dr. Bryan Mitchell and other tech.
- Deel did not show pathologist any photos that he had taken at the scene
- Deel: Dr. Mitchell... "he told me that her death was not a homicide.”
- Deel: One time Dr. Mitchell did say he thought this death was undetermined.
- He did not secure the scene when he left (He said it wasn't his job).
- He left option to return to house after autopsy, but he did not return.

03/02/04 01:30am Arrived
03/02/04 03:30am Left
DID NOT see a wine glass
He "DID SEE" a Blue Towel
folded laying on bathtub
shown in crime scene photo
REGARDING SKETCH:

Prosecutor: “And it appears to be a long, rectangular bathtub?”

Robert Deel: “I didn’t actually complete that diagram. I did a sketch at the scene, a rough sketch that was turned into a field sketch. Someone in Springfield actually did that finished sketch that’s in your hand... that finished diagram was done by somebody who was never at the scene.”

Written on Sketch Diagram:
“That this diagram is not in scale . . . it was never intended as such.”

2012/08/07
Tuesday

InSession Facebook

James Coughlin
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

James Coughlin Testified (Lt. Bolingbrook Police Department)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-07-JamesCoughlin.pdf

- Coughlin said he ran into Peterson at the Will County courthouse
- This was in Feb 2004, just weeks before Savio was found dead in her bathtub.
- Drew said "life would be easier" if Savio was dead"
- Because "it was a couple of weeks later that Kathleen turned up deceased.”

Motion: Discovery Violation
Motion Denied
Drew Peterson said:
"life would be easier" if Savio was dead"

2012/08/08
Wednesday

InSession Facebook

Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, 08/08/12

Patrick Collins
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Patrick Collins Testified (Illinois State Police (Retired)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-08-PatrickCollins.pdf

- Sgt. Collins and Trooper Bryant Falat interviewed Drew (3/2) & Stacy (3/3)
- CSI Robert Deel told Collins, "He said it appeared to be an accident."
- Trooper Falat told Collins wasn't good idea to interview Drew at his house.

FRIDAY:
- 02/27/04: Drew told Sgt Collins he picked up kids 5:00 pm Friday at Savios.

SUNDAY:
- 02/29/04: Drew told Sgt Collins he went to Krispy Kreme at 10:00am.
- 02/29/04: Drew told Sgt Collins after Krispy Kreme he went home for breakfast.
- 02/29/04: Drew told Collins he took Stacy/Kids to "Shedd Aquarium" at 11am
- 02/29/04: Drew told Collins they came home from "Shedd Aquarium" at 4:15pm
- 02/29/04: Drew told Sgt Collins he was scheduled for work at 5:30pm.
- 02/29/04: Police work files showed Drew DID NOT work on Sunday night.

MONDAY:
- 03/01/04: Drew told Collins he went to work at 5:30pm.
- 03/01/04: Drew told Collins he tried to return kids at 7:00pm, No response.
- 03/01/04: Drew told Collins he went to Pontarelli's 7:00pm re: Kathleen.

- 03/02/04: Sgt. Collins advised Drew they would have to speak to Stacy.

Drew and Kathleen's children, Thomas and Kris were never interviewed

03/02/04: llinois State Police Sergeant Patrick Collins:
"I arrived at the [Savio] house between 1:00 and 1:15 in the morning."
03/02/04: Drew Peterson ask Sgt. Collins as "professional courtesy" to sit in with his wife, Stacy's police interview in his basement.
03/03/04: Stacy's interview, “He [Drew] leaned over and said, ‘You remember what you cooked for breakfast that morning' [and started naming] what was prepared for breakfast."
03/03/04: Stacy's police interview report DOES NOT show Drew was present.

2012/08/08
Wednesday

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Kristin Anderson
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Kristin Anderson Testified (Rented Savio Basement Sept/Nov 2003)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-08-KristinAnderson.pdf

- Kristin Anderson went to North Park University in Chicago.
- Anderson lives in Minooka, Illinois, married 23 yrs, has three children.
- Anderson works in an elementary school, as a reading teacher.
- Anderson son Christopher was in 2nd grade with Savio's son, Tom Peterson.
- Anderson family were between a contract to build and a contract to sell.
- Summer of 2003 she talked with Kathleen about rented her basement.
- Anderson's lived in basement for 2 months, kids, two cats, and a dog.
- Anderson's bought own food, cooked own meals, occasionaly ate w/Savio
- Anderson's husband Steve worked 8pm til 8am. Leave 7pm, home by 9am.

- Beginning October 2003, Anderson and Savio were alone in Savio's bedroom
- Kathleen told Anderson prior to them moving there that Drew broke into house.
- Kathleen said Drew dressed in Swat uniform, held knife to her throat.
- Kathleen said Drew said, "‘I could kill you, and make it look like an accident.”
- Savio showed Kristin a knife she kept between her mattresses for protection
- Anderson family moved 11/25/03, lost touch, busy new house and school.

MARCH 7, 2004:
- 03/07/04: After Kathleen found dead, Kristin called Mary Pontarelli 03/07/04
- 03/07/04: Kristin shared with Mary things Kathleen had shared with her.
MARCH 9, 2004:
- 03/09/04: Kristin Anderson called twice to Illinois State Police, heard nothing.
MARCH 10, 2004:
- 03/10/04: Kristin Anderson called Illinois State Police, heard nothing back.
December 21, 2007:
- 12/21/07: Kristin spoke w/Illinois State Police, re: Savio threatened/knife.
- 12/21/07: The State Police came to Anderson's house, took interview "notes"
- 12/21/07: Illinois State Police also interviewed her husband, Steve Anderson
October 27, 2008:
- 10/21/08: Kristin Anderson was interviewed again 10am by Illinois State Police.

- Prosecution shows Kristin Anderson's phone records.
- Anderson doesn't know why the police didn't include everything she said.
- Anderson was never asked to sign off on any of the police final reports.

Hearsay Witness
Beginning October 2003:
"Kathleen Savio told Kristin Anderson that Drew Peterson told her, "I could kill you, and make it look like an accident."
Beginning October 2003:
Kathleen Savio showed Kristin Anderson a knife she kept between her mattresses for protection.

2012/08/09
Thursday

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Friday, 08/10/12

Mary Parks Testified (Classmate Joliet Junior College)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-09-MaryParks.pdf

- Mary Parks is a registered nurse, pursuing degree as family nurse practitioner
- Parks met Savio in fall 2002 for courses in nursing at Joliet Junior College.
- Mary Parks said, "I knew her, as Kathy Peterson"
- First class we took was the first nursing class, and that was in the fall of 2002.
- Parks said she and Savio also took a pharmacology class the next semester.
- Parks and Savio did physically demanding lab work together.

Hearsay Witness
Motion: Discovery Violation
Motion Denied
"Kathleen said Drew said "Why don’t you just die?”

Mary Parks
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

2012/08/10
Friday

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Chicago Tribune
Thursday, 08/09/12

Steve Maniaci Testified (Kathleen Savio's Boyfriend)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-10-SteveManiaci.pdf

FRIDAY:
- 02/27/04: Maniaci & Kathleen dine @ "Samba Room," drinks at "the Lantern"
- 02/27/04: Maniaci & Kathleen to her house, livingroom sex, he spent the night.

SATURDAY:
- 02/28/04: Maniaci & Kathleen to breakfast at Steak ‘n Shake in Bolingbrook
- 02/28/04: Maniaci left after breakfast for band practice, “about three hours"
- 02/28/04: Maniaci phone call w/Kathleen around 8:00 or 8:30 pm.
- 02/28/04: Kathleen called him, he was too tired to go over. Home 9:30pm

SUNDAY:
- 02/29/04: Maniaci rode motorcycle, lunch w/father, didn't talk to Kathy all day.
- 02/29/04: "I don’t remember what I did that Sunday night.” Bed 10/11pm
- 02/29/04: Savio called @ midnight, mad at Maniaci, he wouldn't go over.

MONDAY:
- 03/01/04: Maniaci went to work, later to Lunar Brewing Company “for 2 hrs"
- 03/01/04: Maniaci got a call from Mary Pontarelli re: Kathy. 10pm
- 03/01/04: Maniaci tried calling Kathy 6 times, no answer.

Steve Maniaci
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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2012/08/10
Friday

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Chicago Tribune
Saturday, 08/11/12

Susan Doman Testified (Kathleen Savio's Sister)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-10-SusanDoman.pdf

- Said Kathleen always wore hair up in a clip when taking bath.
- Kathy told her Drew was in the basement, w/knife by her throat

- 03/02/04: Susan asked Drew, "Did you kill my sister?"
- 03/02/04: Drew answered Susan: "I wouldn’t kill the mother of my children.”
- 03/02/04: Susan found Drew in Kathy's bathroom wiping blood from tub
- 05/07/04: Susan testified before the coroner’s inquest.

- Drew said, "Ha ha, I found your sister’s will."
- Drew said, "Tell your sister, Anna, you’re not getting anything.”
- Drew said he found Kathleen's WILL between the "floor boards."

Hearsay Witness
Defense Motion for Mistrial
Motion Denied
"Drew told Kathleen he could kill her, and make it look like an accident "

Susan Doman
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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2012/08/10
Friday

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Susan McCauley
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Susan McCauley Testified (Former employee Sud's Pub Bar)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-10-SusanMcCauley.pdf

“On March 20, 2004, did you see the defendant that night?”
“Yes, at the bowling alley in Bolingbrook . . . he was in uniform"
" . . . sometime between 11:00 and 11:30 pm.”

“I went up to him, gave him a hug, and said I had heard what happened. I asked how were the boys, and he said, ‘Oh, they’ll be fine. She was crazy’ . . . meaning Kathleen Savio. I was taken aback by his response, and said, ‘I still don’t understand how she died in a dry bathtub.’ He said it was a newer type of tub that drains after a while . . . and that she was on medication, anti-depressants, and that there was a wine glass by the tub. I said to him, basically, ‘Well, you must have a lucky horseshoe place somewhere . . . I could have used another word . . . now you don’t have to pay child support, you get the house, you get your pension.’ He laughed it off, and made a couple jokes.”

Hearsay Witness
03/20/04: "Drew told her tub drains slow, Kathleen on anti-depressants, and there was a wine glass by tub."

2012/08/10
Friday

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Dominick DeFrancesco
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Dominick DeFrancesco Testified (Kathleen Savio's Neighbor)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-10-DominickDeFrancesco.pdf

“What was the last time you saw Kathleen Savio Peterson?’
“That Saturday, Feb. 29 . .. I had just gotten back from the grocery store with my sister. We pulled into the driveway, and she pulled up to her house, too.” Objection/Sustained. “We met midway on the sidewalk, after we had both pulled into the driveway . . . 11:30 [am].”

That night, he drove his parents to a family party, around 5:00 pm, returning about 2:00 am. He parked outside, in the driveway. “I pulled straight in, facing the garage, I noticed that her bedroom light was on, and I remarked to my parents that it was kind of odd that her lights were still on at that hour of the morning.”

03/01/04 (2:00am):
Dominick DeFrancesco
said Kathleen's bedroom light was on.
Defense said police wanted to know wanted to know if Dominick had a sexual relationship with Kathleen

Prosecution Witnesses - Trial Updates - (Week#3)

2012/08/14
Tuesday

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Christopher Long
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Christopher Long (PhD) Testified (Forensic Toxicologist)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-14-ChristopherLong.pdf

Qualified Expert Witness
"Toxicology was negative"

2012/08/14
Tuesday

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Candace Aikin “DID NOT”Testify (Stacy Peterson's Aunt)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-14-CandaceAikin.pdf

- Drew said he learned so much as a cop he could kill someone, get away with it

Hearsay Witness
Judge Denied (Prejudicial)

2012/08/14
Tuesday

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Donna Badalamenti “DID NOT” Testify (Friend of Stacy Peterson)
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-14-DonnaBadalamenti.pdf

- Drew said he learned so much as a cop he could kill someone, get away with it

Hearsay Witness
Judge Denied (Prejudicial)

2012/08/14
Tuesday
2012/08/15
Wednesday

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Chicago Tribune
Wednesday, 08/15/12

Teresa Kernc
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Teresa Kernc Testified (Former Bolingbrook Police Officer)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-14-TeresaKernc.pdf

The witness is then asked to read the report (Kathleen's Statement) out loud.

“On July 5, I left my home at 8:45 to take my children to day camp. At 9:00 I went to pick up some items I needed from the market, and arrived home around 9:45 am . . . I walked upstairs, my room, to collect my dirty laundry. I started down the stair, only to be knocked down by my husband, Drew Peterson. At that time, Drew demanded that I sit down on the stairs and not get up, he proceeded to go over how awful and bitchy I was, and I should stop being so terrible to him. I don’t talk to him over the phone, or I never talk at the door when I pick up the kids. He made a statement how he did nothing wrong, and how he had to leave me. He wanted to be my friend, he wanted me to admit that it was all my fault, he looked very tired and upset, so I thought I would be wise not to make angry."

"I got very tired of the abuse, and not being able to go anywhere, and told him to go home or do what he came to do. If he wanted to kill me, to do it. He was dressed in his SWAT uniform, and he had black leather gloves on. I got up and told him to leave; he said that he’d go when he wanted, he looked out the window, took out his ear piece, and threw down my garage opener on the stairs. He waited until no one was around, and then left. I called my attorney, and Steve Maniaci, and my sister, and Mary Pontarelli. I was afraid to file anything; he was very unstable, and I thought he would deny it . I told him I’d wait a few days until we could talk. Hopefully, by then, he’d get help, so that we could get the divorce quicker , I said, ‘Go ahead, just kill me.’ He said where do you want it, and I said in the head. He said, ‘OK, then turn our head,’ and I did it. And then he said that he would never be able to hurt me. And then he left.”

Hearsay Witness
Motion: Discovery Violation
Motion: Mistrial w/Prejudice
Motion: Strike all Hearsay
Motion: Impeach Hearsay
All Motions Denied
Mistrial Motion Withdrawn

Chicago Sun-Times
Wednesday, 08/15/12

2012/08/15
Wednesday
2012/08/16
Thursday

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Dr. Larry Blum
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Bath Tub Scene
(Artist: Tom Gianni)

Larry Blum Testified (Forensic Pathologist - Did 2nd autopsy 2007)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-15-LarryBlum.pdf

- Since 1984, Blum has been full time in the practice of forensic pathology.
- Since becoming a doctor, he’s performed over 10,000 autopsies.
- Blum did 2nd autopsy 11/13/2007 as result of exhumation.
- Present at 2nd autopsy: Larry Blum, Dr. Bryan Mitchell, Coroner Pat O’Neil
- Christopher Long was the toxicologist. "Negative, no drugs or alcohol"
- Dr. Blum did visit Savio former home to inspect bathtub.
- Larry Blum crawled into Savio's dry bathtub with his regular clothes

- Reviewing photo: His focus was the body lying face down on her left side.
- Reviewing photo: No items around the tub disturbed, rubber duck on it's side.
- Head wound: Was in the up position, to the back of the head. (blunt trauma)
- The right foot is crossed over into the sole of the left foot
- What stands out is the sharp angle, toes are virtually 90 degree angles
- These toes on her right foot are extremely extended, or bent back.
- Tub Walls: no concentrated blunt edge on this; they’re all smooth contours
- No blood above body, only blood was in the tub, below her body.
- Laceration to the back of the head was posterior, didn't happen w/fall.
- Blum's opinion is that head wound was not caused by a fall to that bathtub

Dr. MITCHELL'S AUTOPSY 03/02/2004:
- Blum identifies Dr. Mitchell’s 03/02/04 autopsy protocol of Kathleen Savio
- Mitchell notes Kathleen was wearing a necklace about her neck
- Mitchell notes Kathleen weighed 154 pounds, 5’5” in length
- Less than a teaspoon of fluid was present in her stomach at the time of autopsy
- Dr. Bryan Mitchelll signed the cause of death out as drowning.
- 2000 grams of water were found in Kathleen Savio's lungs

Qualified Expert Witness
Board Certified: Anatomic, Clinical, Forensic Pathology
"Toxicology was Negative"
"Sexual Assault: Negative"
Dr. Larry Blum:
Cause of Death: Drowning
Manner of Death: Homicide
Dr. Larry Blum testified that he crawled into Savio's dry bathtub with his regular clothes and that brought Motion from Defense wanting to Strike all testimony of this witness.
Motion to strike is DENIED
Dr. Larry Blum: "that if a wound is in the up position, after the heart stops beating “some blood will leak out. But not very much, and not very long . . . that blood tells me that right under her face, there was no water in that bathtub.”

2012/08/17
Friday

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Dr. Gene Neri
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Dr. Gene Neri Testified (Kathleen Savio's Neurologist)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-17-GeneNeri.pdf

DENIED as Qualified Expert
Accepted as Savio's Doctor

2012/08/17
Friday

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Scott Rossetto
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Scott Rossetto Testimony “BANNED” (Friend of Stacy Peterson)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-17-ScottRossetto.pdf

- Scott Rossetto now lives in Germany, and is 40 years old.
- He has a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and is a captain in the U.S. Army.
- Scott's identical twin brother Keith was dating Stacy Cales [Peterson)
- His brother Keith joined the military in 2001 (“two days before Sept. 11”).
- In October, 2007, Scott received a phone call from Stacy Peterson.
- Scott testified he met Stacy at a restaurant In October, 2007.
- Scott then said Stacy came to his house two weeks later on Oct. 25, 2007.

In court during this trial, apparently during lunch, Asst. Prosecutor John Connor told defense the date was October 22nd in error. Then in question was whether the conversation between Scott and Stacy was in the restaurant or at his place. Defense wanted to impeachment the witness. The judge barred further testimony.

Testimony Banned
Due Process Violation
Had Scott Rossetto been able to testify, he was going to testify that Stacy Peterson told him that Drew Peterson told her to lie about him being home all weekend when Kathleen was killed.

2012/08/17
Friday

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Joseph Steadman
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Joseph Steadman Testified (Old Republic Life Insurance Claims)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-17-JosephSteadman.pdf

"03/15/04: Drew said Kathleen's death was drug-related, and she had been found dead in her bathtub"

2012/08/17
Friday

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Jennifer Schoon
(Artist: Christine Cornell)
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Jennifer Schoon Testified (Ex-Girlfriend of Steve Peterson)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-17-JenniferSchoon.pdf

- Jennifer dated Drew Peterson's son, Steve Peterson.
- She was living at Drew's house in basement with Steve Peterson
- She lived in the Peterson basement from 2003 to 2005
- Others living there were; Herself, Steve, Drew, Stacy, New baby

February 29, 2004, Drew left to take his sons back to Kathleens but he returned with the children. The next night [03/01/04], Drew is the one who told her about Kathleen’s death. “Very close to the time of her death . . . either that night or the next morning . . . [he told her] that she had drowned in the bathtub and hit her head. And there was no water in the bathtub, because there was a leak in the tub . . . I was told there anti-depressants on the counter.”

Hearsay Witness
"Drew said Kathleen drowned in bathtub, hit her head, no water in tub because leak in tub, anti-depressants on counter"
Jennifer couldn't hear the washer and dryer from her room downstairs. Her room was below the dining room upstairs. She said washer and dryer were in a closet.

Prosecution Witnesses - Trial Updates - (Week#4)

2012/08/21
Tuesday

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Dr. Mary Case
(Artist: L.D. Chukman)
ABC7 Chicago News

Case: “I do . . . my opinion is homicide, meaning that another person did this. It is not an accident or suicide.”

Dr. Mary Case Testified (Doctor, Pathologist, Chief Medical Examiner)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-21-DrMaryCase.pdf

- Dr. Case has been a Pathologist since 1973
- Case is currently a Professor of Pathology at St. Louis University.
- She also serves as Chief Medical Examiner for four counties
- Since 1975, Dr. Case has performed “about 11,000” autopsies

- No blood anywhere around the surface of the tub, only in the bottom of the tub
- The laceration at the back of the head, behind the ear, one inch. "Horizontal"
- Dr. Mary Case opinion is that abrasion did not occur in a fall in that tub
- A laceration is made by a blunt object. This is a blunt object.

Qualified Expert Witness
Board Certified: Anatomic, Neuro, Forensic Pathology
"Toxicology was negative"
Dr. Mary Case:
Cause of Death: Drowning
Manner of Death: Homicide
Defense Motion to Strike All Testimony of Dr. Mary Case
Motion to strike is DENIED

2012/08/22
Wednesday

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Chicago Tribune
Thursday, 08/23/12

Jeffrey Pachter Testified (Former Co-Worker at AmeriCable)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-22-JeffreyPachter.pdf

- Pachter and Peterson (moonlighting) worked at AmeriCable in 2003
- This converstation happened during a "ride along" in Drew's patrol car.
- Drew offered Pachter $25,000 to "take care of his wife."
- Drew said ex-wife used to have drug problem, worked at Red Lobster”
- Drew said, "This is something that you will take to your grave."
- Drew wanted alibi "vacation out of country" or at "Great America"
- July 2004: Drew: "The favor that I asked of you, I don’t need it anymore."
- Pachter admits he was a registered sex offender for 10 years

"Said in November 2003 Drew offered $25,000 to take care his wife, Drew needed to know date for alibi"
Drew's "Great America" alibi: Said he would start fight there so there would be a record of date/time.

Jeffrey Pachter
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

2012/08/22
Wednesday

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Chicago Sun-Times
Wednesday, 08/22/12

Bryant Falat
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

Bryant Falat Testified (Illinois State Trooper)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-22-ByranFalat.pdf

- Witness Kathleen's purse on front passenger seat of SUV in garage.
- Witness glass of OJ kitchen counter w/pkg pills, a cup in microwave.
- He found used condom in garbage can in Kathleen's bathroom.
- Falat denies he opened vertical blinds in Kathleen Savio’s bedroom.
- Falat, Collins interviewed Pontarellis' & Maniaci at Steve Carcerano's house.

- He asked what financial gain Drew would get from Ms. Savio’s death
- Drew said, "They had a $300,000 house that was all his now.”
- Witness describes Drew as “jovial, joking almost with us.”
- He didn't want Drew in Stacy's interview but Collins was his boss, said yes.
- Police report "DOES NOT" show Drew present at Stacy's interview.

- Bryant Falat attended Kathleen Savio’s original autopsy 2004
- This was the third homicide investigation Tropper Falat was assigned with.
- 03/09/04: He was assigned two other cases, so he was no longer involved.

03/02/04 06:10am: Falat and Sgt Collins interviewed Drew in cafeteria of the Bolingbrook Police Station
03/03/04 03:00pm: Falat and Sgt Collins interviewed Stacy in basement of her home "with Drew present."
Trooper Falat didn't think it was a good idea to interview Peterson at Bolingbrook Police Station but Sgt. Collins was boss.
Clueless on Blue Towel

2012/08/22
Wednesday

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Dr. Vinod Motiani Testified (Kathleen Savio's Physican)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-22-VinodMotiani.pdf

- 05/08/92: Kathleen Savio first Office Visit for this physican.
- 09/02/93: Dr. Motiani found Kathleen had a heart murmur.
- 01/30/95: Office Visit, Complained of left chest soreness.
- 12/14/95: Complaint: Shortness of breath, wheezing, numbness left side.
- 01/06/97: Kathleen had a physical examination.
- 10/21/97: Doctors notes: Fluid retention and Joint stiffness.
- 05/00/00: Kathleen complained of bloating.
- 05/00/00: Office notes Kathleen seen Dr. Neri for Cervical Vertigo.
- 08/20/00: Complaint of lower back and neck pain.
- 03/00/02: Kathleen had routine Mammogram.
- 05/00/02: Kathleen complaint of tongue inflamed.
- 03/04/03: Dr. ordered blood test because of dizzy complaint.
- 04/11/03: Complaint of being continually constipated.
- 06/03/03: Office Visit, Physical Examination
- 10/21/03: Kathleen called for Zoloft Rx, she couldn't find Dr. Neri.
- Zoloft, Lorazepam as drugs she’s taking, and a fat blaster pill

2012/08/22
Wednesday

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Nick Pontarelli Testified (Kathleen Savio's Neighbor's Son)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-22-NickPontarelli.pdf

- Nick was 10 years old when Peterson's moved next door in 2000
- Nick helped Kathleen change her front door/garage door locks.
- 2003: Nick took Kathleen's photo because of room left on digital camera.
- 02/28/04: Sat. Nick seen Kathleen in afternoon, helped her unload groceries.
- 02/28/04: Sat. had lunch with Kathleen at her house, about 45 minutes.
- 02/29/04: Sun. Nick and parents left for family party around 4pm.
- 02/29/04: Nick and parents home around midnight, Kathleen's bedroom light on.
- 03/01/04: Mon. Nick went to Kathy's to invite her over for family pasta dinner.
- 03/01/04: Mon. Nick said screen door unlocked, cat on stairs, no answer.

- MONDAY EVENING:
- 03/01/04: Around 10pm, Drew knocked at Pontarelli's door looking for Kathleen.
- 03/01/04: Nick found open carton OJ on counter, put cap on, put in Savio's frig.
- 03/01/04: Nick found a mug of water in microwave.
- 03/01/04: Nick went to check on Savio's car, garage door locked w/deadbolt.
- 03/01/04: Savio bathroom door ajar, lights were off, Carcerano turned light on.

- TUESDAY MORNING (THE NEXT DAY):
- 03/02/04: 9/10am: Drew, Stacy, Steve Peterson at Savio house taking stuff out.

2012/08/23
Thursday

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Chicago Tribune
Friday, 08/24/12

Pastor Neil Schori Testified (Pastor Naperville Christian Church)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-23-PastorNeilSchori.pdf

- 08/30/07: Stacy called Pastor Schori on the phone to meet with him.
- 08/31/07: Pastor met Stacy Peterson at Bolingbrook Starbucks 8:30/9:00am
- 08/31/07: Pastor Schori brought witness Marco Macola to observe meeting

- 03/01/04: Stacy said she woke up discovered Drew missing in bed.
- 03/01/04: Satcy said she tried calling Drew's cell but got no answer.
- 03/01/04: Stacy said Drew came home in wee hours of the morning.
- 03/01/04: Stacy said Drew came home dressed in all black carrying bag.
- 03/01/04: Stacy said Drew washed some woman's clothing in washer
- 03/01/04: Stacy said Drew also washed all the clothes he had on too.
- Stacy said Drew said police will want interview, coached her to LIE
- Stacy did LIE to police on behalf of Drew as his ALIBI night 03/01/04.
- Stacy also said Drew killed his own men when he was in the Army

Hearsay Witness
08/31/07: Pastor met Stacy Peterson at Starbucks between 8:30 and 9:00am
08/31/07: : They talked for about 90 minutes.
08/31/07: "Stacy Peterson Confessed Drew wanted her to LIE and be his Alibi"

Pastor Neil Schori
(Artist: Tom Gianni/AP)

2012/08/24
Friday

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Norman Ray Clark Testified (Sprint Nextel, Custodian of Records)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-24-NormanRayClark.pdf
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2012/08/24
Friday

InSession Facebook

Brian Hafner Testified (Lieutenant Bolingbrook Police Department)
Testified as State Witness for the Prosecution - State vs Drew Peterson
http://www.acandyrose.com/2012-08-24-BrianHafner.pdf

Hafner brings and reads certificates on Peterson's "Crime Scene" training
- 07/09/81: "Certificate of Completion" course in evidence handling
- 07/09/81: Introduction to Forensic Science Techniques
- 01/06/84: Memo that Peterson appointed as evidence technician
- 04/11/88: "Certificate of Achievement" crime scene training completion.

Trial Updates - (Week#5) - Prosecution Rests Their Case
Defense Motion for Direct Verdict - DENIED
Drew Peterson Defense Introduce Their Witnesses