Drew and Stacy Peterson's next door neighbor Sharon Bychowski joined Good Day to talk about what it was like watching this trial unfold, and how she never doubted his guilt in the murder of his third wife.
Drew and Stacy Peterson's next door neighbor Sharon Bychowski joined Good Day to talk about what it was like watching this trial unfold, and how she never doubted his guilt in the murder of his third wife.
Dr. Michael Boden, who performed the autopsy on Kathleen Savio, reacts to the verdict in the Drew Peterson trial.
Dr. Michael Boden, who performed the autopsy on Kathleen Savio, reacts to the verdict in the Drew Peterson trial. Drew Peterson was found guilty in the death of Kathleen Savio, who was found in her dry bathtub in February of 2004.
After three long years, a jury convicted Drew Peterson of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio, at 2:45 p.m. Thursday. Peterson, 58, could face 60 years in jail.
After three long years, a jury convicted Drew Peterson of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio, at 2:45 p.m. Thursday. Peterson, 58, could face 60 years in jail.
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Attorneys in the Drew Peterson murder case said they will discuss five or six motions regarding evidence in a final hearing before trial begins next week.
Attorneys in the Drew Peterson murder case discussed motions regarding evidence in a final hearing on Wednesday before trial begins next week.
JOLIET, Ill. (Sun-Times Media Wire) -
Producers didn't bother waiting until after Drew Peterson's much-anticipated trial to turn the tale of his dead and missing wives into a made-for-TV movie.
But as Illinois continues its experiment with cameras in its criminal courtrooms, crime buffs shouldn't expect to watch the real thing from the comfort of their own living rooms. Will County's top judge said cameras likely won't be allowed into the former Bolingbrook police officer's trial, Sun-Times Media is reporting.
Chief Judge Gerald Kinney has said he's exploring the idea of letting cameras into Will County courtrooms. But he also said it'd be logistically difficult to clear the way for the cameras in time for a Peterson murder trial that attorneys said could begin as soon as this summer.
He also said he thinks Illinois' Supreme Court is aiming for smaller media markets as it lets cameras in.
"I think they want to see this program begin slowly," Kinney said.
Will County Judge Edward Burmila would also have a say in whether to let photographers into his courtroom, Kinney said. Burmila inherited the Peterson case Friday when it finally emerged from a long appeals process. The previous judge retired from the bench while the appeals were pending.
Peterson is expected back in Burmila's courtroom May 17, when lawyers could begin to sketch out a trial schedule. Peterson, 58, is charged with the drowning death of his third wife, 40-year-old Kathleen Savio, who was found dead in a dry bathtub in 2004.
His fourth wife, Stacy Peterson, vanished in 2007. Peterson is a suspect in her disappearance.
Both cases became the subject of a Lifetime original movie when the cable channel aired "Drew Peterson: Untouchable" in January with actor Rob Lowe as Peterson.
About the same time, the Illinois Supreme Court announced it would begin a pilot project allowing cameras in trial courts on an experimental basis. So far the court has announced it will allow cameras in 13 Illinois counties, including Kankakee.
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A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
A man previously convicted of sex trafficking in Cook County has been charged again, this time for allegedly kidnapping a Minnesota woman and bringing her to Chicago to work in the sex trade.
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Nine Lafayette Elementary parents and students have occupied a Lafayette Elementary school classroom, in a sit-in style protest against the school's closing.
Nine Lafayette Elementary parents and students have occupied a Lafayette Elementary school classroom, in a sit-in style protest against the school's closing.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:54:41 GMT
Nine students at a Near North Side bilingual public elementary school were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a student accidentally discharged pepper spray.
Nine students at a Near North Side bilingual public elementary school were hospitalized Wednesday afternoon after a student accidentally discharged pepper spray.
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Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese.
Now that obesity has been officially classified as a disease by the AMA, many are wondering how this will affect the 35.7 percent of Americans who are described as obese.
