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Stacy Ann Peterson Missing Sunday, October 28, 2007 - Bolingbrook, Illinois Age: 23, Mother of two children ages 2 and 4 years old, adopted step-mother of two children, ages 12 and 14 years, lives at 6 Pheasant Chase Court, Bolingbrook, (Will County), Illinois, wife of former Bolingbrook Police Sergeant Drew Peterson, Bolingbrook Police Department - CALL *Illinois State Police District 5 Tip Line 815-740-0678*

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[Recap Prior 2007]

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TIMELINE RECAP MAY 16th thru 31st, 2008 http://www.acandyrose.com/stacy_peterson_recap9b.htm

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May 16, 2008 (Friday)

2008-05-16

suburbanchicagonews May 16, 2008 "The woman said she met Peterson about three weeks ago through their mutual friend, Steve Carcerano, who tans at the salon where she works." "It sucks," she said, "because I'm not a hooker."

"Since then, they have spoken often and she has spent the night at his home - but nothing physical took place, she said" "My mom called the police," she said. "

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05/16/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "22-year-old defends Peterson relationship" "The latest lady in Drew Peterson's life - a 22-year-old he rescued from a Naperville traffic stop last week - is keeping an open mind about her older male "friend." "I've always been the kind of person, I'm not going to judge someone," said the young woman, who asked that she not be identified. The woman said she met Peterson about three weeks ago through their mutual friend, Steve Carcerano, who tans at the salon where she works." "Since then, they have spoken often and she has spent the night at his home - but nothing physical took place, she said. Peterson did not seem so sure about that. "Never 'nothing' physical," Peterson said enigmatically." "The young friend of Peterson said a state police investigator gave her an earful about what he thinks of Peterson's involvement in the disappearance of Stacy and the death of Kathleen. "They're like, 'We're 100 percent positive he killed them. His family thinks he killed them. You're going to be next,'" she said. "And I'm like, 'Then why isn't he in jail?'" "The woman, a Benet Academy graduate, said her relationship with Peterson has caused her some grief. "It sucks," she said, "because I'm not a hooker."

2008-05-16

www.dahl.com May 16, 2008 "9:58 Since then the girl and Drew have spoken often and she spent the night at his home. Nothing physical took place according to the girl but Peterson didn't seem so sure. He said "never nothing physical" enigmatically."

"9:59 The woman lives with her mother and must not approve of what is going on between a 54-year-old man and a woman 32 years his junior. 22 is a new low for Drew."

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05/16/2008 (www.dahl.com) "Steve Dahl Morning Show 05/16/08" The Steve Dahl Show on 104.3 JACK FM 9:56 Drew met the 22-year-old through his friend Steve Carcerano. There's a friend right there, through thick and thin. Carcerano is Drew's wingman. He's Zippy to Drew's Pete Zimmerman. 9:57 Carcerano tans at the salon where this girl works. Mr. Fat Steve Dahl falsely accused Drew of tanning recently but he doesn't. He just has a ruddy complexion from working outdoors. 10:00 Do we have to go through the history of this case in every article? Drew's a suspect in the disappearance of this 4th wife and the death of his 3rd wife is being treated as a homicide. 10:01 Parents and friends are not happy about it but she thinks if there was something wrong Drew would be in jail. She's sticking up for him there.

2008-05-16

Nancy Grace Show May 16, 2008 JON LEIBERMAN: "So that`s why it`s important now, this dating relationship, because police believe it`s important enough to haul her in to the grand jury."

PAM BOSCO: "this girl must have her own reasons to do it. I can only imagine it`s for notoriety. And she must know her risk"

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05/16/2008 (Nancy Grace Show) "Drew Peterson Has New 22-Year-Old Girlfriend" NANCY GRACE, HOST: Back to Jon Leiberman. Jon, I`ve got a question. We`ve heard a great deal about Drew Peterson being back on the dating scene. OK. Most court watchers don`t care about that, but it`s very disturbing, a la Scott Peterson, when he should be out looking for his missing wife. But what can you tell us? What`s the latest on that? - JON LEIBERMAN, "AMERICA`S MOST WANTED: "Well, the reason why this 22-year-old girl is now so very important, Nancy, is this. She is being called to testify in front of the grand jury about what she knows about Drew Peterson. And what that says to us is she is having some sort of ongoing relationship, at least over the past three weeks or month, with Drew Peterson, and police believe she has valuable information about Drew. Did Drew share something with her, at the very least about his feelings about missing fourth wife Stacy and the third wife, Kathleen Savio, who was killed? So that`s why it`s important now, this dating relationship, because police believe it`s important enough to haul her in to the grand jury." PAM BOSCO, STACY PETERSON FAMILY SPOKESPERSON: And then for the 22-year-old, you know, when I first heard about that, the only thing I can say is that history repeats itself. We knew this was going to happen eventually, given the time, and that he -- this girl must have her own reasons to do it. I can only imagine it`s for notoriety. And she must know her risk. (INAUDIBLE) throughout the media for the past how many months now this case has been going on? She knows what she`s getting involved with. She`s taking her chance.

2008-05-16

Nancy Grace Show May 16, 2008 JOE HOSEY, REPORTER: "I don`t know why she`s spending the night -- she admitted that she spent the night at his night. She claims nothing physical is going on. But why is a 22-year-old girl spending the night at Drew Peterson`s home? I mean."

JOE HOSEY: "Her parents aren`t happy about this, understandably, I would think. If nothing else, because he`s 30 years older than she is. They called the police."

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05/16/2008 (Nancy Grace Show) "Drew Peterson Has New 22-Year-Old Girlfriend" NANCY GRACE, HOST: We are taking your calls live, but first to Joe Hosey, reporter with the "Herald News" and author of "Fatal Vows." He actually spoke to this young girl that Peterson is romancing. What is she thinking, Joe? - JOE HOSEY, REPORTER, HERALD NEWS, INTERVIEWED PETERSON`S 22-YR-OLD FRIEND: "I`m a little more suspicious, too, Nancy. How are you doing, by the way?" - "She seems like a very nice girl, you know, very pretty. She`s 22. Her parents aren`t happy about this, understandably, I would think. If nothing else, because he`s 30 years older than she is. They called the police. I don`t blame them. But I mean, even if there is nothing un-coy about this, he is 32 years older than her. I don`t know why she`s spending the night -- she admitted that she spent the night at his night. he claims nothing physical is going on. But why is a 22-year-old girl spending the night at Drew Peterson`s home? I mean." NANCY GRACE, HOST: Joe, what did the parents believe police would do when they called them about her dating Peterson? - JOE HOSEY, REPORTER: "I can`t tell you that, but what the woman told me was they showed up at her job. They were there about two hours. They told her we know -- we`re 100 percent sure that Drew killed both Kathleen and Stacy and you`re going to be next. And she didn`t seem too concerned about that. Her response is like, if that`s true, why isn`t he in jail?" NANCY GRACE, HOST: How is Peterson characterizing the relationship? JOE HOSEY, REPORTER: "He was coy about it. He said she has parents to be concerned with so he didn`t want to elaborate too much. I mean, when I said she says nothing physical`s going on, he seemed a little surprise, I`ll be honest about that, but he didn`t want to go into it to much because she said she has to be more concerned about her parents."

2008-05-16

Nancy Grace Show May 16, 2008 ANDY KAHAN, CRIME VICTIMS` ASSISTANCE DIV: "Peterson himself is now saying he`ll sign autographs for $20. This is about as low as you can get as far as capitalism goes"

ANDY KAHAN: "I am going to be contacting eBay and asking them to look into whether this does violate their policy because Peterson is a suspect in the disappearance and presumed murder of his wife, as well as his third wife."

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05/16/2008 (Nancy Grace Show) "Drew Peterson Has New 22-Year-Old Girlfriend" NANCY GRACE, HOST: And on another scary note -- out to Andy Kahan, director of crime victims` assistance division there in the Houston mayor`s office. Andy, I guess you`ve heard about the items on eBay regarding Drew Peterson. Everybody, I hope you`re sitting down with not only your seatbelt on but your crash helmet, too. Go ahead, Andy. - ANDY KAHAN, CRIME VICTIMS` ASSISTANCE DIV., HOUSTON MAYOR`S OFFICE: Yes, American capitalism has now stooped to the newest low level. I mean, here you`ve got someone who`s offering from someone who`s obviously a suspect in the disappearance, and most people would sigh the murder, of his fourth wife, the circumstances involving his third wife. Peterson himself is now saying he`ll sign autographs for $20. This is about as low as you can get as far as capitalism goes. And unfortunately, you`re probably going to have some sleazebag out there that`s going to go ahead and try to buy it, hoping that Peterson gets charged and convicted under some delusion that they`re going to profit from this as some investment. Unfortunately, though, the seller is breaking no laws in this country, but they are, from my perspective, breaking the law of bad taste." - NANCY GRACE, HOST: And what can you tell me about the price tag on the item? - ANDY KAHAN: It`s $1,000. And Nancy, there`s already somebody bidding for this, and that`s the scary part right here. And I am going to be contacting eBay and asking them to look into whether this does violate their policy because Peterson is a suspect in the disappearance and presumed murder of his wife, as well as his third wife. So there`s got to be some code of ethics that eBay might be able to look into, remove this product, and send the message out that the beginning of the merchandising and marketing of Drew Peterson is going to end here."

2008-05-16

www.suntimes.com May 16, 2008 "The woman, who asked not to be identified, said she had little to tell them because she has known the 54-year-old Peterson for only about three weeks." "He's not my boyfriend," said the woman. "He's just a nice guy. He's been nothing but nice to me."

"She was talking to Peterson on her cell phone early on May 3 when Naperville police stopped a car in which she was riding. When the driver was taken into custody, she asked Peterson for a ride"

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05/16/2008 (www.suntimes.com) "Cops question woman, 22, whose call got Drew a ticket" "The 22-year-old woman whom Drew Peterson was seeking to help when he got stopped for speeding by police has been questioned extensively by investigators probing the disappearance of his fourth wife. Speaking publicly for the first time, the Darien woman said Thursday that State Police investigators questioned her for two hours earlier this week about Peterson and her involvement with him. The woman, who asked not to be identified, said she had little to tell them because she has known the 54-year-old Peterson for only about three weeks." "She met him at the suburban tanning salon where she works, has spent time with him, even stayed overnight at his Bolingbrook house, but insisted the two aren't romantically involved. "He's not my boyfriend," said the woman. "He's just a nice guy. He's been nothing but nice to me. Peterson on Thursday would say little about the new relationship but said the woman has been to his home and that he has taken her flying in his two-seat, ultralight aircraft." "She was talking to Peterson on her cell phone early on May 3 when Naperville police stopped a car in which she was riding. When the driver was taken into custody, she asked Peterson for a ride -- prompting him to hurry to Naperville so quickly that he was stopped for speeding. The woman said she has been warned by police she likely will be called before the Will County grand jury investigating Stacy Peterson's disappearance and Savio's death.

May 17, 2008 (Saturday)

2008-05-17

www.ebay.com May 17, 2008 $10,000,00

Item Removed From Ebay

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05/17/2008 "Authentic Autographed Drew Peterson Today Show Cap Item: 230251767173" "This Listing Is Unavailable This listing (230251767173) has been removed or is no longer available. Please make sure you entered the right item number. If the listing was removed by eBay, consider it canceled. Note: Listings that have ended more than 90 days ago will no longer appear on eBay."

May 18, 2008 (Sunday)

May 19, 2008 (Monday)

May 20, 2008 (Tuesday)

2008-05-20

prnewschannel.com May 20, 2008 "The site, he says, had intruded on his personal life and Peterson filed two complaints against the blog--one with the FBI and one with local authorities" "And Peterson now says he is growing increasingly worried and fears someone, perhaps the man she ran off with, has harmed her or is preventing her from making contact."

"Drew Peterson says he's pleased the blog has been dropped and he hopes the focus can now shift back to finding Stacy." "I hope people start focusing on finding Stacy instead of my personal life," says Peterson."

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05/20/2008 (ww.prnewschannel.com) "FindStacyPeterson.com Blog Taken Down" "When Stacy Peterson disappeared, the FindStacyPeterson.com blog became a hub for information for concerned family, friends and members of the community. But in the months since, her husband Drew Peterson, a suspect in her disappearance, has complained that the site has done little to find his missing wife, and instead, had become a vehicle to spy on him, discuss plans to harass him, and to reveal his personal comings and goings. The site, he says, had intruded on his personal life and Peterson filed two complaints against the blog--one with the FBI and one with local authorities. While the information Web site is still online, the popular blog has now been taken down. A message on the site reads: We are restructuring our site to become an information based only site. Thank you to all who have have contributed to the forum." "I'm not certain if the complaints we made caused the authorities to take the blog down or if it was something else," says Joel A. Brodsky, Peterson's criminal defense attorney, "but they crossed the line with the site there's no doubt about it." Drew Peterson says he's pleased the blog has been dropped and he hopes the focus can now shift back to finding Stacy. "I hope people start focusing on finding Stacy instead of my personal life," says Peterson." "And Peterson now says he is growing increasingly worried and fears someone, perhaps the man she ran off with, has harmed her or is preventing her from making contact. "I wasn't that worried for a long time," says Peterson. "But now I am." He says he hoped a $25,000 reward he offered last month for information leading to Stacy's safe return would've produced some productive leads. But it hasn't. "My children miss their mother," says Peterson. "Yes I'm mad that she left me for another man and caused the world to suspect me in her disappearance. But I am now also very concerned."

May 21, 2008 (Wednesday)

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Drew Peterson ARRESTED on FELONY GUN CHARGE

2008-05-21

www.amw.com May 21, 2008 "Peterson turned himself in to authorities on Wednesday afternoon, the same day the warrant was issued" AMW Screen Capture

Lt. Ken Teppel stated Bolingbrook Police Issued Guns: "The first was a Sig-Saur handgun and the second was a H and K MP5."

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05/21/2008 (www.amw.com) "Drew's Defense Debunkedy" "Peterson, who cops have named the prime suspect in his wife Stacy's disappearance, was wanted for a weapons charge; police say the charge stems from the seizure of his guns following the disappearance of his wife Stacy Peterson." "The warrant was issued after one of the Peterson guns, an AR-15 assault rifle, was found to be allegedly illegally sawed-off. The shortened barrel violates Illinois law, police say. Glenn Selig, a publicist for Peterson, says the barrel of the gun in question is 3/8" shy of the legal barrel length of 16". Additionally Peterson's lawyer, Joel Brodsky, says that because Peterson was a police officer and used this gun while he was working, he is exempt from Illinois state law restrictions." "Lt. Ken Teppel, the public information officer for Bolingbrook PD, told AMW that Peterson was issued two weapons as an officer. The first was a Sig-Saur handgun and the second was a H and K MP5. The MP5 was the weapon used by Peterson when he was a member of the SWAT team, not the AR-15. Both department issued guns were seized by Illinois State Police when they searched Peterson's home and were subsequently returned to the Bolingbrook Police Department." "The Unlawful Use Of A Weapon charge filed against Peterson is considered a felony. The Will County State's Attorney's Office says the warrant carries a $75,000 bond. If convicted, Peterson could face a sentence of up to five years in state prison."

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05/21/2008 Arrested (Naperville Sun)

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05/21/2008 Arrested (Courtesy/STNG)

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2008-05-21

www.vinelink.com May 21, 2008

PETERSON MUG SHOT

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05/21/2008 (www.vinelink.com) "Illinois Statewide VINE Service Number: (866) 566-8439" Offender Record Offender ID: 20080004483 Offender Name: DREW WALTER PETERSON Date of Birth: 01/05/1954 Age: 54 Custody Status: Out of Custody Reason: Bonded out Date: 05/21/2008 Race: White Gender: Male"

2008-05-21

mysuburbanlife.com May 21, 2008 Attorney Joel Brodsky and Drew Peterson

"Drew Peterson was officially charged with unlawful use of a weapon on Wednesday, a Class 3 felony which carries a sentence of up to five years in prison if convicted"

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05/21/2008 (www.mysuburbanlife.com) "Drew Peterson released from Will County jail" "5:32 p.m.: Peterson attorney Joel Brodsky, of Brodsky and Odeh, released the following statement in response to a warrant being issued for his client's arrest on a weapons charge: "The allegation is that Drew Peterson had in his possession an AR-15 assault rifle that had too short of a barrel. According to Illinois law, the barrel of a rifle may not be shorter than 16 inches. State police say this particular weapon had a barrel that was 3/8 of an inch too short. This weapon in question was used by Drew while he was a Bolingbrook, Ill. police officer. " Source Web Site: ThePublicityAgency.com 12:11 p.m.: Neighbors of Drew Peterson said that police officials are at Peterson's house "Shortly after noon on Wednesday, Peterson was taken by Brodsky to the Bolingbrook Police Department before being handed off to the Illinois State Police." 01:25 p.m.: Drew Peterson turned himself in to police after a warrant was issued for his arrest 02:10 p.m. Drew Peterson, scheduled to be released from the Will County Jail at 2:45 p.m. 02:20 p.m. Drew's son, Stephen, wrote a check for the $7,500 and Joel Brodsky posted the bail 03:06 p.m. Drew Peterson was released from the Will County jail around 3 p.m. Wednesday 03:36 p.m.: Drew Peterson was officially charged with unlawful use of a weapon on Wednesday, a Class 3 felony which carries a sentence of up to five years in prison if convicted.

2008-05-21

www.amw.com May 21, 2008 (ABOVE): Modified 223 Remington rifle owned by Peterson. Un-Modified 223 Remington rifle

JOEL BRODSKY: "This weapon in question was used by Drew while he was a Bolingbrook, Ill. police officer."

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05/21/2008 (www.amw.com) "Drew's Defense Debunkedy" "Joel A. Brodsky, of Brodsky and Odeh, criminal defense attorney for Drew Peterson, released this statement following a warrant being issued for his client's arrest on a weapons charge: "The allegation is that Drew Peterson had in his possession an AR-15 assault rifle that had too short of a barrel. According to Illinois law, the barrel of a rifle may not be shorter than 16 inches. State police say this particular weapon had a barrel that was 3/8 of an inch too short. This weapon in question was used by Drew while he was a Bolingbrook, Ill. police officer. Under Illinois state law, police officers are exempt from barrel length requirements for duty weapons. And this particular gun was registered as one of Drew's SWAT duty weapons. Authorities seized the weapon in question while Drew was a sergeant and a member of the SWAT team in the Bolingbrook Police Dept. He did not resign until after the weapons were seized by authorities." "This is nothing more than an attempt by state police to avoid returning guns to Drew that had been seized as evidence. Even if the barrel of the gun is too short under Illinois state law for a civilian to possess, the rifle was seized while Drew was still an officer and has not been returned to him so he would've had no opportunity to relinquish the weapon. I don't believe that state police ever informed prosecutors of all the relevant information. Had they done so, I don't think the prosecutor would ever have approved the charges."

2008-05-21

concealcarry.org May 1, 2008

720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(4)(West 1994)

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05/21/2008 (www.concealcarry.org) "What is Unlawful Use of Weapons?" "What is Unlawful Use of Weapons? Section 24-1 of the Criminal Code of 1961: "(a) a person commits the offense of unlawful use of weapons when he knowingly: *** (4) Carries or possesses in any vehicle or concealed on or about his person except when on his land or in his abode or fixed place of business any pistol, revolver, stun gun, taser or other firearm." 720 ILCS 5/24-1(a)(4)(West 1994)."

2008-05-21

chicagotribune.com May 21, 2008 Attorney Joel Brodsky and Drew Peterson

05/29/2008 Peterson due in court Peterson shouted "I love you" to reporters"

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05/21/2008 "Drew Peterson is free on bail after arrest on weapons charge" "Drew Peterson was released on bail Wednesday afternoon after his arrest by Illinois State Police on a charge of felony unlawful use of a weapon, a case not directly connected to the disappearance of his wife Stacy." "Shortly after 2 p.m., the former Bolingbrook police sergeant left the Will County Adult Detention Facility with his attorney, Joel Brodsky, after posting 10 percent of the $75,000 bail. He is due back in court May 29. Peterson surrendered to state police Wednesday, hours after the arrest warrant was issued." "He left his Bolingbrook home about 12:30 p.m. and shouted "I love you" to reporters before getting into Brodsky's gold Mercedes. Peterson was taken to the Bolingbrook police station and from there was transferred to the Will County jail, where he arrived about 1:30 p.m. in the front passenger seat of an unmarked car. Asked how he was feeling, Peterson said, "The usual."

2008-05-21

chicagotribune.com May 21, 2008 "We do not want an illegal weapon put back on the streets," [Charles] Pelkie said. "The weapon was illegal, and it was privately owned."

"The case was brought Wednesday because on Thursday a judge could order that the seized guns be turned over to Peterson's son, an Oak Brook police officer"

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05/21/2008 "Drew Peterson is free on bail after arrest on weapons charge" "Wednesday's charge—a Class 3 felony that carries a penalty of up to 5 years in prison—alleges Peterson "knowingly possessed a rifle, namely a Colt model Sporter Lightweight, 223 Remington rifle . . . with a barrel less than 16 inches in length" in violation of state law, the Will County state's attorney's office said." "Brodsky said the charge is related to a technical requirement about the length of the gun barrel. "According to what I was told, [the barrel] was three-eighths of an inch too short," Brodsky said. The state's attorney's office confirmed the alleged violation pertained to the barrel length. While Brodsky questioned the timing of the charge, Charles Pelkie, the state's attorney's office spokesman, said the case was brought Wednesday because on Thursday a judge could order that the seized guns be turned over to Peterson's son, an Oak Brook police officer. "We do not want an illegal weapon put back on the streets," Pelkie said. "The weapon was illegal, and it was privately owned."

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05/21/2008 McGury Greta "On The Record"

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05/21/2008 Drew Greta "On The Record"

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05/21/2008 Sharon Greta "On The Record"

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GRETA OTR: Chief McGury's Statement regarding the Weapons Charges Against Drew Peterson: "We believe Drew Peterson purchased that weapon, an AR15, from a third party. Drew Peterson was not authorized to carry that weapon and it is not registered with the Bolingbrook Police Dept. No police officer is authorized to carry such a weapon, however a SWAT team member is, but that weapon must be brought in and inspected by our firearms expert to make sure it doesn't violate any state or federal laws. The serial number must be recorded and they must pass a qualifications test. Mr. Peterson did none of these. Because it was altered, this weapon is a clear violation of any regulations and Mr. Peterson was not authorized to carry that weapon. I challenge Mr. Brodsky to subpoena our records as he has threatened to so. He will find no record of this weapon."

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2008-05-21

www.foxnews.com May 21, 2008 RIC MIMS: "I don't think he would personally alter a gun to make it illegal. I think he purchased it that way."

RIC MIMS: "I think that he purchased it that way. He's not a gunsmith. He's just a gun collector"

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05/21/2008 (www.foxnews.com) "Drew Peterson's Gun Charge: What It Means" GRETA VAN SUSTEREN: Now, Ric Mims, Sergeant Peterson's former friend and who stayed in the Peterson home with Drew in the days after Stacy was reported missing, joins us in Chicago. Ric, I don't know if you just saw that. It was sort of interesting, the horn honking on Drew's car, an interesting tough. But anyway, let's talk about these guns. When did you stay at Drew Peterson's home? - RIC MIMS, FORMER FRIEND OF DREW PETERSON: "Shortly after Stacy disappeared. I showed up there I believe it was the Tuesday, and I stayed until right at the 1st." - GRETA: All right. So -- so she disappeared Sunday, the 28th, 29th. So you arrived on the 30th. Did you ever see -- did Drew ever show you these guns? And of course, at the time, he was a police officer, you know, an active police officer. Did you see any guns in his home? - RIC MIMS: "Prior to Stacy disappearing a few years ago, he was showing me his gun collection and he had showed me the weapons, you know?" - GRETA: All right. The one in question, which is the AR-15, apparently, at least the allegation is, is that it has been -- that it is too -- the barrel is too short, that it might have -- has it been altered, do you know? - RIC MIMS: "I don't think so. I think that he purchased it that way. He's not a gunsmith. He's just a gun collector, so..."

2008-05-21

www.vinelink.com May 21, 2008

Yelton Cales scheduled release 06/04/2008

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05/21/2008 (www.vinelink.com) "is Automated Victim Notification" 5/21/2008 This is an e-mail from the Illinois Automated Victim Notification System. The offender for whom you have registered to receive notification, Yelton Cales, with offender number R17478, is tentatively scheduled to be released from Western Illinois Corr Ctr on 6/4/2008. You will receive another notification from the Illinois Automated Victim Notification System when the offender has been released. For more information, please contact the Victim Services Unit of the Illinois Department of Corrections, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday. The toll-free number is 877-776-0755.

May 22, 2008 (Thursday)

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wordpress.com May 23, 2008

Melissa Doman testifies before Grand Jury

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05/23/2008 (wordpress.com) "Majority of Drew Peterson’s guns will go to son" "Also Thursday [05/22/2008], Kathleen Savio’s niece Melissa Doman testified before the grand jury investigating her aunt’s death and Stacy Peterson’s disappearance. Doman declined to comment on her testimony. Last week, her mother Anna Doman appeared before the grand jury, also declining to comment. Anna Doman is one of five of Savio’s relatives who have filed a petition to reopen Savio’s estate in preparation for a possible wrongful death lawsuit."

2008-05-22

www.suntimes.com May 22, 2008 "There's good news. I just saved a bundle on my car insurance," Peterson yelled to reporters."

"A Bolingbrook police spokesman confirmed the weapon wasn't issued to Peterson while he was on the department's SWAT team."

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05/22/2008 (www.suntimes.com) "Drew's lawyer rips cops for 'trying to harass him'" "After nearly seven months, police finally nabbed Drew Peterson. But it had nothing to do with the disappearance of his fourth wife, 23-year-old Stacy Peterson, or the 2004 bathtub drowning death of third wife Kathleen Savio. Instead, it was the size of a short-barreled rifle police seized from Drew Peterson in November that prompted authorities Wednesday to file a felony weapons charge against him." "His arrest comes months after the Nov. 1, 2007, police search that resulted in 11 guns -- including the assault rifle -- being removed from his Bolingbrook home. And it came a day before a hearing that could result in a judge ordering police to release the weapons. "I find the circumstances very suspicious," Brodsky said. Even a law enforcement source questioned the timing. "Nobody had a ruler seven months ago?" the source said." "The gun charge means that even if State Police are ordered to release the weapons, the AR-15 won't be turned over to Peterson's son, Stephen, who is a suburban police officer. Drew Peterson can't reclaim the guns himself because his firearm owner's identification card has been revoked by state officials." - "A Bolingbrook police spokesman confirmed the weapon wasn't issued to Peterson while he was on the department's SWAT team. "

2008-05-22

suburbanchicagonews May 22, 2008 Attorney Joel Brodsky "Maybe in their minds, it's a tactic," Brodsky said. "To try and make him sweat." But he said it wouldn't work."

"It's one of his duty weapons," the lawyer said, standing in the police parking lot. "He was on the SWAT team for over 10 years."

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05/22/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "Peterson arrest a media circus" "Moments before, attorney Joel Brodsky had chauffeured his infamous client to the building in a pale gold Mercedes. As they arrived, reporters, photographers and cameramen swarmed the parking lot, searching for a glimpse of the former Bolingbrook police sergeant. Helicopters buzzed overhead. " "The charge won't stand up in court, Brodsky said. When the gun was seized last year, Peterson still was a police officer. "It's one of his duty weapons," the lawyer said, standing in the police parking lot. "He was on the SWAT team for over 10 years." SWAT officers are allowed to have nonconforming weapons, Brodsky said. Although Peterson bought the gun himself, he registered it with the department." "As the lawyer spoke, the press surrounded him, trapping Brodsky against the driver's side of his car. Several bystanders circled the crowd, clearly delighted to be close to the excitement. A young woman with a long blond ponytail used her cell phone to snap pictures of the media circus. And a grinning man held up a tiny baby, trying to push the child in front of the television cameras. The warrant is no big deal, Brodsky said. It's simply another ploy to keep the guns from being returned to their rightful owner. He predicted that the felony ultimately would be dismissed."

2008-05-22

chicagotribune.com May 22, 2008

Pam Bosco: "Our hearts leaped from our chests when we first heard there was going to be an arrest."

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05/22/2008 "Drew Peterson is free on bail after arrest on weapons charge" "The arrest—while tangential to the search for Stacy Peterson—initially brought hope and excitement to the missing woman's relatives, though it was quickly tempered when they learned more about the nature of the charge. "We were, of course, very hopeful when we heard that he was going to be arrested," said Pam Bosco, spokeswoman for the family. "But as we found out more, I can't say we were disappointed, but . . . our hearts leaped from our chests when we first heard there was going to be an arrest." She said Peterson should be prosecuted if he is guilty of having an illegal weapon. "We don't want to see anything that's not being done according to the law, especially if these guns are going to be returned to his family members," Bosco said."

2008-05-22

Will Co Circuit Court

Case # 04P 000188

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PETERSON DREW W 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status PETERSON THOMAS D 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status PETERSON KRISTOPHER 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status SAVIO KATHLEEN 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status DOMAN ANNA M 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status KAVANAGH RICHARD 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status CARROLL JAMES B 5 22 8 RVJC 1000 04P 000188 Status OVERMANN MICHAEL L 5 22 8 1000 RVJC CARROLL JAMES B 04P 000188 PROB OVERMANN MICHAEL L 5 22 8 1000 RVJC IN THE MATTER OF THE 04P 000188 PROB

2008-05-22

wordpress.com May 22, 2008

Next court hearing is 07/17/2008

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05/22/2008 (wordpress.com) "Savio estate proceedings granted stay pending appeal" "A Will County judge Thursday morning granted a motion to stay court proceedings on Kathleen Savio’s estate pending the outcome of an appeal by Drew Peterson’s attorney that would close the estate. An attorney for Savio’s family requested the stay to give them more time to respond to Peterson’s appeal. The next court hearing has been set for 10 a.m. July 17 in Will County."

2008-05-22

chicagotribune.com May 22, 2008 "Authorities said the weapon was privately owned by Peterson and that the barrel was nearly 5 inches shorter than required by law."

Brodsky filed subpoena against Bolingbrook Police Department for documents since 01/01/1985

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05/22/2008 "Drew Peterson's attorney seeks documents on disputed gun" "Drew Peterson's attorney filed subpoenas late Thursday morning seeking documents related to a gun at the center of a felony weapons charge against his client." "Shortly before noon, Joel Brodsky filed subpoenas against the Bolingbrook Police Department and a Bolingbrook police sergeant asking that they produce registration forms regarding Peterson's duty weapons, training reports, SWAT team records, and any and all documents "authorizing Drew Peterson to use, carry, possess or store the Colt Sporter Lightweight .223 Remington rifle . . . since Jan. 1, 1985." - "Brodsky said Peterson registered the weapon with his department for use as a member of the Response Entry and Containment Team."

2008-05-22

chicagotribune.com May 22, 2008 Drew Peterson's attorneys ( left to right ) Andrew Abood, Joel Brodsky and Kris Tieber

Though 11 guns were initially taken by police, an MP5 submachine gun was the property of Bolingbrook, Brodsky said, and a revolver belonged to another person.

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05/22/2008 (Chicago Tribune) "Drew Peterson's son to get most of his guns" "After months of legal wrangling, a Will County judge Thursday ordered that most of Drew Peterson's guns be turned over to one of his adult sons. Judge Richard Schoenstedt said Peterson's arrest Wednesday for allegedly possessing an illegal assault rifle did not factor into his decision because authorities never mentioned the issue." "This court only learned of the possible illegality of possessing this weapon in the past two or three days," Schoenstedt said. "Although the state apparently knew about potential issues regarding the weapon, the state did not present them to this court. This is not a criticism of the state—far from it. It is only to explain why this issue has no direct bearing on the decision of this court." "Schoenstedt ordered the state police to return eight of the former Bolingbrook police sergeant's weapons to his son Steven Peterson, an Oak Brook police officer. He ordered that the gun at the center of Peterson's felony case remain in police custody." "Though 11 guns were initially taken by police, an MP5 submachine gun was the property of Bolingbrook, Brodsky said, and a revolver belonged to another person. "Well, this is what we expected to happen," Brodsky said outside court. "This is a vindication of Drew's rights . . . and I think it speaks loud and clear that all this touted ex parte evidence really had nothing to do with firearms."

May 23, 2008 (Friday)

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wespeakourmind May 23, 2008

Joel Brodsky says Drew doesn't go to online dating sites and is not actively seeking a relationship

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05/23/2008 (wespeakourmind.proboards50.com) "Q & A for joel Brodsky Only 10 per day" Question: "- ... Is DP now, or has he in the past been, a member of any "singles" or "dating" websites or companies?" joelbrodsky member is offline Joined: May 2008 Posts: 118 Re: Q & A for joel Brodsky Only 10 per day « Result #57 on May 23, 2008, 7:30am » -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the 5/22/08 answers: (a day late) 2. Not a member, that I know of. He does browse the web and these type of sites do pop up and are in unsolicited e-mails, but he is not actively seeking an intimate personal relationship right now, and certainly not through the internet."

2008-05-23

suburbanchicagonews May 23, 2008 "[04/07/2008] The judge chose Henry J. Savio and Anna Doman -- Kathleen Savio's father and sister -- to replace Carroll"

"Brodsky asked the appellate court to overturn Goodman's decision."

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05/23/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "Lawyers: Stop Savio proceedings" "Lawyers representing Drew Peterson and his uncle asked a Will County judge Thursday [05/22/2008] to stop the court proceedings in Kathleen Savio's newly reopened probate case until a higher court makes a decision on their appeal. Will County Judge Carmen Goodman then scheduled a 10 a.m. July 17 hearing on Joel Brodsky's request." "In February, some members of Savio's family asked a judge to reopen her estate. They wanted to consider the possibility of filing a wrongful death lawsuit and remove Carroll as executor. They are being represented by several lawyers, including Lawrence Varsek, of Joliet. On April 17, Goodman decided to reopen the estate and remove Carroll. A few days later, Brodsky asked the appellate court to overturn Goodman's decision."

2008-05-23

wordpress.com May 23, 2008 "Drew had authority to carry an AR-15 but not this AR-15,” [Lt. Ken] Teppel said. “Drew Peterson was issued a department weapon but this weapon (AR-15) was not issued to him."

Ken Teppel: "We may have seen this gun (AR-15) but not in this [illegal] condition." But not this AR-15

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05/23/2008 (wordpress.com) "Majority of Drew Peterson’s guns will go to son" "Peterson’s attorneys expect the Bolingbrook Police Department to soon receive a subpoena for records that could prove the rifle was a duty weapon and therefore exempt from state law. olingbrook police spokesman Lt. Ken Teppel called Brodsky’s argument a “half-truth,” in that weapons bought and issued by police departments are exempt but not those that are personally bought by officers." "Drew had authority to carry an AR-15 but not this AR-15,” Teppel said. “Drew Peterson was issued a department weapon but this weapon (AR-15) was not issued to him. It was his personal gun so the law enforcement exemption doesn’t matter. We may have seen this gun (AR-15) but not in this [illegal] condition.” "Teppel said he worked with Peterson on the SWAT team for two years and did not recall seeing the AR-15."

2008-05-23

chicagotribune.com May 23, 2008

Stacy Ann unveiling Saturday

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05/23/2008 (chicagotribune.com) "Stacy Peterson search gets high-tech boat" "A boat to help search for a missing Bolingbrook mother will be unveiled Saturday [05/24/2008] by the Friends of Stacy Peterson. The boat, called the "Stacy Ann," was purchased by the organization through fundraisers in honor of Stacy Peterson, the 23-year-old woman who went missing last year. The boat will be used on local waterways to search for any sign of the missing woman, according to a press release from the group. The unveiling ceremony will take place at noon Saturday at Mugz's Hideout, 24045 W. Front St., Channahon."

May 24, 2008 (Saturday)

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findstacypeterson.com May 24, 2008 findstacypeterson.com

05/24/2008 12:00 P.M. Mugz's Hideout 24045 W Front St, Channahon, IL 60410

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05/24/2008 (findstacypeterson.com) "Water Search Training & Demonstration" "Water Search Training & Demonstration- Saturday May 24, 2008 There will be no land searches Saturday, May 24th. We will be having training and conducting a demonstration of the Hummingbird Sonar equipment that we will be using. We will be revealing the 'Stacy Ann' that we will be using in water searches for Stacy, and clearing barrels from the waterways. Team Waters will be providing the Friends of Stacy Peterson with a Hummingbird side-scan sonar unit for use in further searches for Stacy. Team Waters will be conducting training for Stacy Peterson searchers and conducting demonstrations for the media and anyone else who would like to see the equipment work. We would like to invite not only the media, but anyone who would like to learn about the side-scan sonar." "Cathy of Mugz's Hideout has expressed great support in the search for Stacy, she has offered her establishment for us to meet at this weekend and has provided resources for us to use in the searches for Stacy. Thank you, Cathy. Please meet at: Mugz's Hideout - Click here for Map, 24045 W Front St, Channahon, IL 60410, Time: 12:00PM"

2008-05-24

chicagotribune.com May 24, 2008 "His attorney, Joel Brodsky, contends the gun was legal because while Peterson bought it with his money in the late 1990s, he registered it with the Bolingbrook Police Department as a duty weapon for use on the department's SWAT team."

Attorney Richard Reimer says Peterson's $6,068 pension stays unless proof of a conviction AND then if there is a connection between the crime and Peterson's police duties

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05/24/2008 (chicagotribune.com) "Drew Peterson could lose his cop pension" "Drew Peterson stands to lose more than his freedom if convicted of a felony weapons charge leveled against him this week—he also stands to lose a lucrative pension for his 30 years as a police officer. His attorney, Joel Brodsky, contends the gun was legal because while Peterson bought it with his money in the late 1990s, he registered it with the Bolingbrook Police Department as a duty weapon for use on the department's SWAT team. Bolingbrook police officials contend they have no knowledge of the weapon and that Peterson was issued a department-owned assault rifle for his work with the SWAT unit." "Attorney Richard Reimer, who represents the Bolingbrook Police Pension Board, which issued the former sergeant's $6,068 monthly pension in November, said: "Peterson and his attorney have both contacted me, and at this point in time his pension stays. It's all premature—we have to wait to see if there's a conviction." If Peterson is convicted, Reimer said the next step would be to determine whether there is a connection between the crime and Peterson's official duties." "If he had an illegal gun, and it's not connected to his duty, then it won't affect his pension," he [Brodsky] said. "If it was his duty weapon, then the length of the barrel is a moot point."

2008-05-24

wordpress.com May 24, 2008 "But before the volunteers continue the search, the group will hold an event Saturday to officially unveil the “Stacy Ann,” the 14-foot flat-bottom boat the searchers have been using for the grim task of checking every barrel found in the Des Plaines River."

"Employees at Mugz’s Hideout agreed to host the event after searchers docked at the location during a search last weekend. Mugz’s employee Cathy McGurk said she was happy the establishment could help the search for Peterson."

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05/24/2008 "New boat and equipment to aid in the search for Stacy Peterson" "The scenery always changes, but whether they are fielding tips, scouring fields, or trolling in waterways, the goal of those close to the missing woman remains the same; to find their loved one and find closure. “We want to bring her home so we can give her a proper burial and bury her with the dignity and respect she deserves,” Peterson’s friend Sharon Bychowski said last month." "The group’s latest challenge has come in the form of the Des Plaines River, which is filled with barrels of all shapes, sizes and colors, including blue ones similar to one described by a relative of Peterson’s husband, who is a suspect in her disappearance. Last weekend, several searchers, with the help of a new boat purchased with fundraiser money, rode along 10 miles of the river, checking each barrel for possible evidence and then pulling it out of water for recycling later." "Taylor hopes to eventually clear 140 miles on each side of the river. On Saturday, that goal will become more attainable when the group equips the boat with high-tech sonar equipment on loan from Dennis and Tammy Watters, an Alton-based husband and wife duo who have spent countless hours using their sonar skills to help find missing persons. Their sonar equipment will allow search teams to scan the river for any evidence that may be underwater, making the search process quicker and more efficient." "Since news of the report broke, Taylor said the family’s tipline has gotten dozens of E-mails from people saying they spotted a blue barrel in the Des Plaines River. Searchers had been checking and marking the barrels but the tips kept coming in about the same barrels. Rather than waste time, energy and resources going out to check on the tips, searchers decided to clear the river of them entirely. Taylor said the group has found a company willing to donate a small amount money for each pound of plastic brought in for recycling."

May 25, 2008 (Sunday)

May 26, 2008 (Monday)

May 27, 2008 (Tuesday)

2008-05-27

chicagotribune.com May 29, 2008

Stacy's Aunt Candace visits Stacy's Children 05/27/08

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05/29/2008 (chicagotribune.com) UPDATE: "Stacy Peterson's aunt talks to grand jury" "Aikin said she was able to visit her niece's young children Tuesday [05/27/2008]. "I went to the house, and [Drew] made dinner," Aikin said. "It was hard, but I think I did better than I thought I would. [Stacy's son] pointed to a picture of Stacy and said, 'That's my mommy.' It was very cute. Drew said he wanted me to be comfortable, and I said, 'Well, I just want everyone here to be comfortable with me.' " "She said she hoped to be able to visit with Stacy's children again before heading home, but said she was concerned that, when Peterson learns of her appearance at the grand jury, he'll prevent her from seeing the children. "He said I can [visit again], but he doesn't know about today," she said. "I might get banned."

May 28, 2008 (Wednesday)

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suburbanchicagonews May 28, 2008 "I think he needs to take another look at his records, because this (photograph) isn’t the only thing I got (proving he use the gun on the job),” Brodsky said."

Police Chief Ray McGury said Peterson never asked for permission to carry the weapon

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05/28/2008 (suburbanchicagonews.com) "Is John Travolta a key witness in Peterson case?" "Movie star John Travolta could end up a star witness in the Drew Peterson saga if push comes to shove in the embattled ex-cop’s felony weapons case. “He’ll have to fly into Clow International Airport and testify,” Peterson’s attorney, Joel Brodsky, said of Travolta, the erstwhile mainstay of 1970s sitcom “Welcome Back, Kotter." "They were on their way to a drug bust when they got pulled off, then got assigned to protect John Travolta,” he said. Brodsky says the photo shows Peterson toting the semi-automatic assault rifle he was arrested for owning last week. Peterson was charged because the gun’s barrel is allegedly shorter than the legal length. Brodsky has said Peterson’s department cleared him to use the rifle in his SWAT duties, making the short barrel legal."

May 29, 2008 (Thursday)

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chicagotribune.com May 29, 2008 Candace Aikin

Stacy's Aunt Candace appears before Grand Jury

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05/29/2008 (chicagotribune.com) "Stacy Peterson's aunt talks to grand jury" "After hours of testimony before a Will County special grand jury investigating the disappearance of her niece Stacy Peterson, Candace Aikin emerged from the courthouse Thursday fighting her emotions. "I'm glad I was able to tell them just how much I love Stacy and what a great person and a great mother she was, and to be of any help to the investigation," said Aikin, her eyes red from crying. Thursday was Aikin's first appearance before the grand jury, which for months has been probing the Bolingbrook woman's Oct. 28 disappearance." "Aikin, 48, of California, said her testimony centered on her relationship with her niece, who was 23 when she vanished, and what she knew of their marriage. "She wanted out, basically," Aikin said. "In August of 2007 was when she was getting more serious about it." Aikin said that her niece talked of leaving the relationship since early in the marriage, but that "it just escalated more in August. There was so much pressure. Fear too."

2008-05-29

suburbanchicagonews May 29, 2008 "Drew Peterson’s young love was hauled before the grand jury Thursday, and that was just the kind of thing that screwed up the affair"

"You guys ruined it for me, again,” Peterson, 54, said of his romance with 22-year-old tanning salon worker Kim Matuska"

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05/29/2008 (suburbanchicagonews) "Drew Peterson's girlfriend testifies before grand jury" "Drew Peterson’s young love was hauled before the grand jury Thursday, and that was just the kind of thing that screwed up the affair. “You guys ruined it for me, again,” Peterson, 54, said of his romance with 22-year-old tanning salon worker Kim Matuska." "Peterson faces a felony gun charge for possessing an assualt rifle with a barrel shorter than the state mandated length. He maintains he had permission from the police department to use the weapon while working with the SWAT team." Peterson also has been named a suspect — the only suspect — in the disappearance of fourth wife Stacy, an investigation state police have classified as a “potential homicide.” On top of this, the state police have revisited the mysterious March 2004 bathtub drowning of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Savio’s death initially was ruled an accident, but postmortem testing conducted in the wake of Stacy’s disappearance led a forensic pathologist to conclude she was the victim of a homicide."

2008-05-29

chicagotribune.com May 29, 2008 Kim Matuska

Matuska: "I can't talk about it," she said while leaving the courthouse. "I'm not seeing Drew."

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05/29/2008 (chicagotribune.com) "Stacy Peterson's aunt talks to grand jury" "The grand jury also heard from 22-year-old Kimberly Matuska of Darien, who declined to discuss her testimony afterward and denied a law-enforcement source's contention that she and Peterson had a relationship. "I can't talk about it," she said while leaving the courthouse. "I'm not seeing Drew." "Matuska, who testified after Aikin, said little about her involvement with Peterson. "I'm just trying to get out of this," she said, rushing away from reporters. A law-enforcement source told the Tribune that Matuska began a relationship after meeting Peterson on April 25 at a Bolingbrook bar. Peterson sounded disgusted to learn Matuska was the target of a barrage of media coverage. "We're no longer seeing each other," he said."

2008-05-29

chicagotribune.com May 29, 2008 Kim Matuska "Peterson began frequenting the tanning salon where she works, and bought a tanning package, the source said. Once, he took her flying in his ultralight."

"Matuska began a relationship after meeting Peterson on April 25 at a Bolingbrook bar through their mutual friend, Steve Carcerano." "Peterson gave her a cell phone, which she showed to police. Investigators found the phone was equipped with a GPS function"

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05/29/2008 (chicagotribune.com) UPDATE: "Stacy Peterson's aunt talks to grand jury" "The grand jury also heard from 22-year-old Kimberly Matuska of Darien, who declined to discuss her testimony afterward and denied a law-enforcement source's contention that she and Peterson had a relationship. "I can't talk about it," she said while leaving the courthouse. "I'm not seeing Drew." - "Matuska, who testified after Aikin, said little about her involvement with Peterson. "I'm just trying to get out of this," she said, rushing away from reporters." "A law-enforcement source told the Tribune that Matuska began a relationship after meeting Peterson on April 25 at a Bolingbrook bar through their mutual friend, Steve Carcerano. Matuska told police that they continued to see each other on several occasions over the next several weeks, during which Peterson began frequenting the tanning salon where she works, and bought a tanning package, the source said. Once, he took her flying in his ultralight." "The source said Matuska told investigators Peterson gave her a cell phone, which she showed to police. Investigators found the phone was equipped with a GPS function, but the source said it was unclear whether Matuska knew about that feature. She also said she met Peterson's children, and that at one point he told her he loved her and wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, the source said." "Peterson sounded disgusted to learn Matuska was the target of a barrage of media coverage Thursday. "We're no longer seeing each other," he said. "This was too much for her. . . . What would you do if we had drinks and moments alone together and everybody was giving you a hard time? It's bad enough I'm much older than she is. Just leave the poor girl alone."

2008-05-29

chicagotribune.com May 29, 2008

Stacy's Aunt Candace visits Stacy's Children 05/27/08

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05/29/2008 (chicagotribune.com) UPDATE: "Stacy Peterson's aunt talks to grand jury" "Aikin said she was able to visit her niece's young children Tuesday [05/27/2008]. "I went to the house, and [Drew] made dinner," Aikin said. "It was hard, but I think I did better than I thought I would. [Stacy's son] pointed to a picture of Stacy and said, 'That's my mommy.' It was very cute. Drew said he wanted me to be comfortable, and I said, 'Well, I just want everyone here to be comfortable with me.' " "She said she hoped to be able to visit with Stacy's children again before heading home, but said she was concerned that, when Peterson learns of her appearance at the grand jury, he'll prevent her from seeing the children. "He said I can [visit again], but he doesn't know about today," she said. "I might get banned."

2008-05-29

www.foxnews.com May 29, 2008 John Travolta 2000 Signing autographs Shooting the movie "Battlefield Earth"

"He [Brodsky] joked that if the photo doesn't persuade police on its own, "we might need to subpoena Mr. Travolta when this case goes to court."

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05/29/2008 "Photo of John Travolta Signing Autograph for Drew Could Be Evidence" "On Thursday, his attorney released a photo of Peterson carrying the weapon in question as Travolta signed an autograph for him. Peterson had been assigned to protect the star while he was shooting the movie "Battlefield Earth." "This photo should convince the state police that they've made a mistake with these charges," Joel A. Brodsky, Peterson's criminal defense attorney, said in a press release he circulated with the photo on Thursday. Brodsky said the picture proves that his client did use the assault rifle while he was on duty as a sergeant." "He joked that if the photo doesn't persuade police on its own, "we might need to subpoena Mr. Travolta when this case goes to court." A call to Travolta's agent was not immediately returned." "Peterson faces up to five years in jail if he is convicted of unlawful use of a weapon. His next court date is May 30."

2008-05-29

www.foxnews.com May 29, 2008 Fox News, Megyn Kelly and Attorney Joel Brodsky Drew Peterson and John Travolta in 2000

Joel Brodsky: "We released this one because we knew it would make, grab some attention. His arrest was so public that we wanted his defense to be public too."

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05/29/2008 "American Newsroom" (Megyn Kelly and Geraldo Rivera talk with Joel Brodsky) Megyn Kelly: And he's out on bail as a result of that. How does this picture exonerate your client? - Joel Brodsky: "Under Illinois law, if it's a gun which is used in the performance of the officer's duty, then it is exempt from the barrel length restrictions. So you could have a gun with too short of ah, a rifle with too short of a barrel, but if you're a sworn officer and you use that weapon in the course of your duty as a police officer and that's what's going on here in this picture. Ah, Drew has that AR-15 over his shoulder, he's ah providing security for John Travolta, ah and he's using it obviously in the course of the performance of his duty, so it shows that this weapon was exempted weapon under Illinois law and therefore Drew is not, ah is exempt from the charge he's been charged with and he's not guilty." Megyn Kelly: Is it the case that just because he had it on him once, according to you, in his job as a cop, that he was allowed to use it thereafter in his home? - Joel Brodsky: "Well, we have multiple pictures of him, we have videotape of him going on training exercises, group photographs of him with other SWAT members and the ah chiefs of police of Bolingbrook holding this very assault rifle, so we have plenty, but we released this one because we knew it would make, grab some attention. His arrest was so public that we wanted his defense to be public too." Megyn Kelly: Didn't they say, wasn't the problem that even on the job the barrel was too long? Ah, too short? - Joel Brodsky:: Too short. Well, they're wrong. Ahhhh, it doesn't matter. The law is very clear. If it's used in the performance of the duty the barrel can be short - it's called an "entry weapon"

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www.foxnews.com May 29, 2008 Geraldo & Brodsky Transcript HERE Geraldo Rivera: "You're gonna subpoena John Travolta to testify on your client's behalf when that photo is from 2000 - six years before he sawed off the barrel by your own admission, right Counselor?"

Geraldo: When did he saw it off, Joel, when did Drew alter that barrel? Joel Brodsky: "He altered it about a year ago"

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05/29/2008 "American Newsroom" (Megyn Kelly and Geraldo Rivera talk with Joel Brodsky) Geraldo Rivera: When did he saw it off, Joel, when did Drew alter that barrel? Joel Brodsky: "He altered it about a year ago, but you're allowed to do that. That's the whole point." Gerald Rivera: Wait a second, you're saying that - Joel Brodsky: The barrel length is irrelevant. - Geraldo: the barrel was legal in the picture with Travolta in 2000, but you say that a year ago he sawed off the barrel of that weapon, therefore making it illegal but for the exemption for law enforcement. - Joel Brodsky: That's not so. - Geraldo: is that what you're saying Mr. Brodsky? - Joel Brodsky: Exactly. The barrel length if it is a duty weapon is irrelevant. It's irrelevant. - Geraldo: Why did Drew choose to make a legal weapon an illegal weapon a year ago? - Joel Brodsky: But it's not an illegal weapon if you're an officer." Geraldo: Your defense is that he's not guilty because he's a law enforcement officer, I want to state again for the audience to make note of, Drew Peterson sawed off that barrel in 2006. Joel Brodsky: It's not a sawed off barrel, it's a replacement barrel. - Geraldo: While you are promoting to everyone the preposterous notion you're gonna subpoena John Travolta to testify on your client's behalf when that photo is from 2000 - six years before he sawed off the barrel by your own admission, right Counselor? - Joel Brodsky: It's not even a . . . you don't even know what a barrel is . . . it's not a sawed off barrel, it's a replacement barrel. You exchange the barrel. You exchange the sixteen inch barrel with a shorter barrel. And they sell the short barrels for SWAT officers. - Geraldo: And did he notify his superiors that he was altering the weapon, Joel? Did he notify the Chief of Police? - Joel Brodsky: "Yes. Absolutely, because he qualified with that weapon with a shorter barrel twice." Geraldo: He sawed off that barrel in 2006 and... - Joel Brodsky: It's not a sawed off barrel! Why do you keep saying that when it's not true? - Geraldo: so when he altered the barrel, he notified his police chief that he was altering a weapon that was not issued to him in the first place, right? Joel Brodsky: (with a big smile) He qualified with it.

May 30, 2008 (Friday)

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www.dahl.com May 30, 2008 "7:42 Drew wouldn't be surprised if by the end of the year he has his own special on HBO. It'll be called Drew Peterson's Blue Barrel of Fun. The show will be outdoors and he'll land on stage in his ultralight."

"7:24 Steve would sure like to know where this Kim Matuska works though. He was thinking it's the LA Tan in Naperville since that's where Drew was pulled over."

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05/30/2008 (www.dahl.com) "Steve Dahl Morning Show 05/30/08" The Steve Dahl Show on 104.3 JACK FM 7:12 22-year-old tanning salon employee Kim Matuska says she's no longer involved with Drew Peterson. Police assured her that Drew already killed one wife and she could be next. Can they really say that to someone? 7:14 This broad is hot isn't she? Buzz probably wants to know what tanning salon she works at. She was on her cellphone as she left court. Can't she just wait to get to her car? Why is everyone always on their phone? 7:15 Drew blames the media for ruining his relationship with Matuska. You gotta hand it to the guy. Throughout all of this he's still picking up some 22-year-old girl at a tanning salon. 7:24 Steve would sure like to know where this Kim Matuska works though. He was thinking it's the LA Tan in Naperville since that's where Drew was pulled over.

2008-05-30

cbs2chicago.com May 30, 2008 "At the time his weapon was seized Peterson did not have an exemption to own and carry a rifle with an illegal barrel," said Will County State's Attorney spokesperson Charles Pelkie."

"Drew Peterson was in court Friday, answering to charges that he had an illegal weapon."

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05/30/2008 (cbs2chicago.com) "Drew Peterson In Court Answering Gun Charges" "Drew Peterson was in court Friday, answering to charges that he had an illegal weapon. CBS 2's West Suburban Bureau Chief Mike Puccinelli reports Peterson got special treatment at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet because officials say death threats have been made against the former Bolingbrook Police sergeant and named suspect in his fourth wife's disappearance. Peterson wasn't talking about Stacy Peterson or his third wife, Kathleen Savio, who was found murdered in a bathtub four years ago. And inside the courthouse their names didn't come up either." "Friday's hearing was about the only charge Peterson faces: unlawful use of a weapon that prosecutors say he should never have owned because it's barrel is too short. "At the time his weapon was seized Peterson did not have an exemption to own and carry a rifle with an illegal barrel," said Will County State's Attorney spokesperson Charles Pelkie. Peterson's attorney Joel Brodsky wants the case thrown out. He says his client was allowed to own the weapon because it was used by Peterson as part of his police duties." "And to strengthen their argument, the defense released a picture of Peterson with the rifle in question, working as a Bolingbrook cop on the set of a John Travolta movie. "The picture of him receiving an autograph from John Travolta is irrelevant to this case," Pelkie said. "State's Attorney Jim Glasgow will prosecute the unlawful use of a weapon charge against Mr. Peterson vigorously."

2008-05-30

www.suntimes.com May 30, 2008 "Peterson blamed media and police scrutiny of the young woman for sinking their budding relationship. And he's pessimistic about future romance. "I don't think I could get laid in a women's prison with a handful of pardons," he said Thursday."

"Peterson blamed media and police scrutiny of the young woman for sinking their budding relationship"

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05/30/2008 (www.suntimes.com) "Drew's 22-yr.-old ex-gal pal" "She was seeing a 54-year-old ex-cop under suspicion in the death of one wife and the disappearance of another. So when State Police investigators recently questioned 22-year-old tanning salon worker Kim Matuska, they wanted to make sure she had no illusions about her future with Drew Peterson. "They're like, 'We're 100 percent positive he killed them. His family thinks he killed them. You're going to be next,' " Matuska said earlier this month. "And I'm like, 'Then why isn't he in jail?'" "Matuska appeared Thursday before the Will County grand jury investigating the disappearance of Peterson's fourth wife, Stacy, and the 2004 bathtub drowning of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. The Darien woman had little to say as she left, but told reporters that she's no longer involved with Peterson. "We're done," she said." "Peterson blamed media and police scrutiny of the young woman for sinking their budding relationship. And he's pessimistic about future romance. "I don't think I could get laid in a women's prison with a handful of pardons," he said Thursday."

2008-05-30

www.thekansan.com May 30, 2008 Candace Aikin

"They wanted to know how close I was to Stacy, about different things that happened, how their (marriage) was,” Aikin said. “I just said she wanted out."

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05/30/2008 (www.thekansan.com) "Aunt: Stacy Peterson wanted out of her marriage" "At the end they asked me what kind of a mother (Stacy) is, what kind of a person she is and would she ever leave her family. That was really hard,”Aikin said, still visibly shaken from her testimony. “I’m glad I was able to talk to the jurors and tell them my love for Stacy and what a great person she is, and to be able to help the case in any way that I can." "Aikin declined to comment on the specifics of her testimony but said she was asked about Stacy Peterson’s personality and relationship with her husband. “They wanted to know how close I was to Stacy, about different things that happened, how their (marriage) was,” Aikin said. “I just said she wanted out." "Aikin, of El Monte, Calif., last saw her niece in August. Although Peterson had told her aunt of marital problems for more than two years, Aikin said Peterson was seriously considering leaving the relationship by the time she visited in August. “She wanted out,” Aikin said. “There was so much pressure. Fear too.”

2008-05-30

suburbanchicagonews May 30, 2008 "The unwanted attention paid to Matuska that blew Peterson's chances with the aspiring veterinarian who attends the College of DuPage"

"You guys ruined it for me, again," Peterson, 54, said of his romance with 22-year-old tanning salon worker Kim Matuska" "We're done," the young Darien woman said as she left the grand jury investigating the Peterson case."

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05/30/2008 (suburbanchicagonews.com) "NEWEST DREW EX QUESTIONED IN COURT" "Drew Peterson's ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Kim Matuska of Darien, leaves the Will County Courthouse Annex after testifying before the grand jury Thursday afternoon in downtown Joliet. Drew Peterson's young love was hauled before the grand jury Thursday, and that was just the kind of thing that screwed up the affair. "You guys ruined it for me, again," Peterson, 54, said of his romance with 22-year-old tanning salon worker Kim Matuska. "It's too much for her," said Peterson, whose wife, Stacy, has been missing since October when she was 24. "You got producers trying to get her on television shows, the state police, grand juries. It's too much." So much, Peterson said, that he has become rather pessimistic about his prospects with the fairer sex." "The fates of his last two wives notwithstanding, it was the unwanted attention paid to Matuska that blew Peterson's chances with the aspiring veterinarian who attends the College of DuPage. "The TV producers are relentless," he said. "The state police were rude to her. They told her bad things." Matuska concurred, saying two weeks ago a state police investigator accused Peterson of killing Stacy Peterson and Kathleen Savio. As damning as the allegation may have been, it did not seem to bother Matuska too much." "But things apparently have gotten rocky in the meantime, as Matuska said she and Peterson were not together. "We're done," the young Darien woman said as she left the grand jury investigating the Peterson case, later adding, "I'm not seeing Drew." Matuska would not discuss her testimony, but expressed her desire to extricate herself from the case. "I'm trying to get out of this," she said."

May 31, 2008 (Saturday)

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