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.
Thursday, July 19 2012 11:15 AM EDT2012-07-19 15:15:24 GMT
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.
CHICAGO (FOX 32 News) -
Drew Peterson's lead attorney Joel Brodsky withdrew from the case Tuesday, saying the move was in his client's best interest.
The former Bolingbrook cop was convicted last month of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio, and now faces up to 60 years in prison.
The defense team was labeled "team dream" when the trial began, but as it went on, differences in strategy turned the dream into a nightmare; especially Brodsky's decision to call divorce attorney Harry Smith as a defense witness.
Peterson was convicted in September and Brodsky withdrew from the criminal case Tuesday.
"The case was stalled, it was focused on personalities, there was a fracture in the defense team, and the case was not moving forward," said Brodsky.
Brodsky said it was his decision, but he acknowledged that if Peterson plans to argue on appeal that his lawyers provided ineffective counsel, he probably would have had to step down. Veteran Chicago defense attorney David Peilet is taking Brodsky's place.
"I applaud him for what he did today," said Peilet. "I think it's commendable that he did something in the best interests of Mr. Peterson."
Co-counsel Joe Lopez agrees, saying Brodsky did not get the boot from Peterson or the other defense attorneys.
"Nobody forced anybody out," explained Lopez. "I think in the best interest of the client, he thought it was in the best interest of Drew Peterson, for him to withdraw."
Brodsky says he's still on good terms with Peterson and he'll still defend him in a pending wrongful death suit.
Sentencing on the murder conviction is set for January 10th, 2013.
Thursday, May 16 2013 9:49 PM EDT2013-05-17 01:49:53 GMT
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Mayor Emanuel will celebrate two years in office by unveiling "Elevate Chicago" on Thursday, a series of construction projects to improve Navy Pier and McCormick Place.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:26 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:26:02 GMT
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Seven juveniles were arrested Saturday night after police responded to groups of teens running through traffic around North Michigan Avenue on the Gold Coast.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:12 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:12:56 GMT
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Three men were killed and at least 10 other people were hurt -- including a 12-year-old boy left in critical condition -- in shootings around the city since Friday night.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:37:06 GMT
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
On Friday, the current Chicago Teacher's Union President Karen Lewis announced that she has been re-elected and says she won with 80 percent of the vote.
