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Thursday, September 13, 2012

Lifetime to Re-Air 'Drew Peterson: Untouchable' Sunday

The network will re-air the movie a week after Drew Peterson was found guilty of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

Lifetime has planned another airing of Lifetime's original movie, "Drew Peterson: Untouchable." Lifetime will air the movie on Sunday, Sept. 16 at 6 p.m. CDST, about one week after Peterson was convicted of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.  The world premiere of the movie in January smashed ratings records and brought in 5.8 million viewers for Lifetime. It was cable's most watched show in two years. The film's debut remains 2012's number one movie telecast across basic cable among Total Viewers, Adults 25-54, Adults 18-49, Women 25-54, Women 18-49, Adults 18+ and Women 18+ (excluding miniseries), according to the Futon Critic.  Chicago Sun-Times' Richard Roeper said of the movie, "I don’t know if Lowe has ever been more hilarious…

Mickey

3:17 pm on Friday, September 21, 2012

I wasn't allowed to. I was on the jury pool.   more ›

Friday, September 7, 2012

Drew Peterson Jurors Speak Out Following Guilty Verdict

Jurors address the matching outfits, the role hearsay testimony played and how they reached a unanimous decision.

Jurors in the Drew Peterson murder trial held a press conference Friday to answer some of the most burning questions from the trial. Four jurors were present for the conference, according to the Chicago Tribune.  READ MORE:  Jurors held the press conference to get news crews off their lawns, according to the release.  "One condition for this press conference is that all media outlets agree to have their reporters and camera crews respect their privacy at their residences immediately. Please contact your field crews to remove themselves immediately and respect their privacy." How did the jury vote during deliberations?  The jury held three votes during deliberations Wednesday. In the first vote, seven voted guilty, four voted innocent and …

Mickey

11:15 am on Thursday, September 20, 2012

Nice translation & mind reading. I read nothing remotely close to what you think they were thinking.   more ›

Drew Peterson Jurors Speak Out Following Guilty Verdict

Jurors address the matching outfits, the role hearsay testimony played and how they reached a unanimous decision.

Jurors in the Drew Peterson murder trial held a press conference Friday to answer some of the most burning questions from the trial. Four jurors were present for the conference, according to the Chicago Tribune.  READ MORE:  Jurors held the press conference to get news crews off their lawns, according to the release.  "One condition for this press conference is that all media outlets agree to have their reporters and camera crews respect their privacy at their residences immediately. Please contact your field crews to remove themselves immediately and respect their privacy." How did the jury vote during deliberations?  The jury held three votes during deliberations Wednesday. In the first vote, seven voted guilty, four voted innocent and …

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Kristie

8:13 am on Saturday, September 8, 2012

A cop with as much training as Drew is said to have had would have called for backup or at least had his weapon out when he entered the house after he heard the screams. The only logical reason that he didn't do either of these things is because he KNEW what the screams were about. He KNEW that there wasn't any threat because the only person in the house was Kathleen's lifeless body in the tub.   more ›

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Peterson Verdict: What's Your Reaction?

Surprised? Agree? Disagree? Tell us how you feel about Peterson being found guilty in the murder of Kathleen Savio.

Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Kathleen Savio.  What's your reaction? Do you agree? Disagree?  Tell us in the comments and vote in our poll.  READ MORE: 

James Gibson

10:53 am on Thursday, September 13, 2012

Over the years there has been more than a few cops that think they can get away with murder and the sad thing is when they have help from other cops some have done so. Right now in New Mexico there is a similar case where the police man now suspected in murdering his wife when she refused to go along with his insurance scam to collect on a vehicle he destroyed She also had been a police woman. He…   more ›

Kathleen Savio Family, Friends Respond to Drew Peterson's Guilty Verdict

Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.

READ MORE:  Updated 5:57 p.m.  Rev. Neil Schori, the pastor who said Stacy Peterson told him Drew Peterson killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, had this reaction: "My wife and I wept" when they heard the verdict, Schori said. "We literally wept together. It's been a long, long journey. "I'm absolutely thrilled with what happened," he said. "Justice is coming for Stacy's family too." "I'm highly honored," Schori said. "I feel so honored to have given Stacy a voice. I got to be a voice for Stacy, and I did what she asked me to do." Updated 4:23 p.m.  Savio's family will visit Kathleen Savio's grave Thursday to tell her of the news, according to the Chicago Tribune.  Updated 3:34 p.m.  Cassandra Cales, sister of Stacy Peterson, had this to …

RobynD323

2:32 pm on Sunday, September 9, 2012

I really pray Tom Peterson and his brother set aside their anger & pain. I pray they both go ASAP and get family counseling. They can still love their father but, they need to understand their father is a very sick and evil man. It's not their fault. My prayer would be that, Tom & his siblings reunite with his Mothers family. They love he & his brother deeply. They hurt for him. Tom is so …   more ›

Verdict: Drew Peterson Found Guilty of Murdering Kathleen Savio

The jury has given its verdict after weeks of controversial hearsay testimony, stops and starts and antics from both sides.

Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. His sentencing will be Nov. 26.   READ MORE:  Updated 5:57 p.m.  Rev. Neil Schori, the pastor who said Stacy Peterson Schori him Drew Peterson killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, had this reaction: "My wife and I wept" when they heard the verdict, Schori said. "We literally wept together. It's been a long, long journey. "I'm absolutely thrilled with what happened," he said. "Justice is coming for Stacy's family too." "I'm highly honored," Schori said. "I feel so honored to have given Stacy a voice. I got to be a voice for Stacy, and I did what she asked me to do." Updated 4:17 p.m.  Will County State's Attorney James said Peterson …

Angela Douglas

6:37 pm on Tuesday, November 13, 2012

I don't think hear say should be allowed where is the real evidence.   more ›

Verdict: Drew Peterson Found Guilty of Murdering Kathleen Savio

The jury has given its verdict after weeks of controversial hearsay testimony, stops and starts and antics from both sides.

Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.  His sentencing will be Nov. 26. READ MORE:  Updated 5:53 p.m.  Rev. Neil Schori, the pastor who said Stacy Peterson Schori him Drew Peterson killed his third wife, Kathleen Savio, had this reaction: "My wife and I wept" when they heard the verdict, Schori said. "We literally wept together. It's been a long, long journey. "I'm absolutely thrilled with what happened," he said. "Justice is coming for Stacy's family too." "I'm highly honored," Schori said. "I feel so honored to have given Stacy a voice. I got to be a voice for Stacy, and I did what she asked me to do." Updated 4:45 p.m. None of the jurors were willing to speak to the …

george

1:38 pm on Friday, September 7, 2012

Now its time to find out about Stacey the young replacement wife that dissappeared cause she told her Pastor Thomas Morphey, who testified at a 2010 hearing that he helped move a blue barrel that he later came to believe contained the body of Stacy Peterson. And you best believe the same State Attorney is mouthing at the bit . is this Hearsay no its facts that have been taken at deposition for …   more ›

Jury's Verdict: Drew Peterson is Guilty

The jury spent 8.5 hours Wednesday deliberating. That process continues Thursday.

Updated 2:50 p.m.  Drew Peterson has been found guilty of first degree murder in the death of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.  Updated 2:40 p.m.  A verdict has been reached and will be read around 3 p.m.  Updated at 1:15 p.m.  The jury asked the judge to tell them what the word "unanimous" means. Judge Edward Burmiila said he received the jury's question at 12:35 p.m. "Just to be clear, judge, what does 'unanimous' mean?" Burmila said the jury asked. Burmila said he was sending back a note telling the jury that 'unanimous' means the agreement of all in regard to the matter at hand, and that when a verdict is reached, each juror must sign his or her name to it. Updated at 12:40 p.m.  The jury has sent a question to the judge. The judge will…

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Jackie S.

10:03 am on Friday, September 7, 2012

That is true, Flora! If Stacy Peterson was not missing, she would have testified. Therefore, her two credible witnesses testified on her behalf.   more ›

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Poll: Should Drew Peterson be Found Guilty?

The jury in the Drew Peterson murder trial will deliberate Wednesday. What are your thoughts?

The jury in the Drew Peterson murder trial will begin deliberations Wednesday after weeks of testimony.  Both sides presented their closing arguments Tuesday. Now the jury will decide if they believe Peterson is guilty of murdering his third wife, Kathleen Savio.  What do you think?  After hearing the testimony, do you think Peterson should be declared innocent or guilty? Vote in our poll, and tell us why in the comments.  READ MORE ON PATCH: 

John Brinkmann

6:36 am on Friday, September 7, 2012

Drew Peterson was found guilty because we want him to be guilty---he's am arrogant lout and clearly appears to possess numerous sociopathic traits----but despicable character traits aren't enough to be found guilty of murder as presented by the prosecution---we should all be concerned when laws are created to insure a conviction just because the state can't provide tangible evidence...perhaps …   more ›

Tuesday, September 4, 2012

Drew Peterson Juror Deliberations to Start Wednesday

The prosecution and defense in the Drew Peterson murder trial presented their closing arguments Tuesday.

Updated 5:02 p.m.  Judge Edward Burmila is calling a halt to the day's proceedings.  Closing arguments lasted longer than Burmila had anticipated. Deliberations by the jury will start Wednesday.  Updated 4:20 p.m.  State's Attorney James Glasgow made the rebuttal argument for the prosecution's case. "When you put all this evidence together, it's solid, it's real, and it proves Drew Peterson killed Kathleen Savio in cold blood," Glasgow said. Glasgow countered the attack on prosecution witnesses leveled by defense attorney Joseph "Shark" Lopez. Glasgow also said the prosecution's case includes scientific, circumstantial and hearsay evidence. The state's attorney pointed out that jurors don't have to conclude tha each element of the …

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Vicky Deluca

1:11 pm on Wednesday, September 5, 2012

I think its pretty safe to say he did murder her just like his other wife only that time he couldn't do an accident twice in a row!!   more ›

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