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Kathleen Savio found dead
Drew Peterson's third wife Kathleen Savio's body was located in a waterless bathtub, cause of death (accidental). -
Stacy Peterson missing
Drew Peterson's fourth wife disappeared without a trace labeled a suspect. -
Kathleen Savios body exhumed
Drew Peterson labeled a suspect when the body is examined two more times and ruled a homicide. -
Drew Peterson Indicted
Drew Peterson facing charge of murder for his third wife despite being the one who located her. -
Hearsay Evidence in question
Statements are used against Drew Peterson in which he was not allowed to face his accusers violating his 6th amendment right. Represented by defense attorney Joel Brodsky. -
Hearsay evidence allowed
Drew's law was created by the Illinois Appellate court. It allows hearsay evidence to be used against Drew Peterson from beyond the grave. -
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Drew Peterson demands a mistrial
States his rights were violating in which Judge White agrees and states the prosecution has not proved their theory. Drew Peterson changes his mind and requested to be judged by the jury. -
Nicknamed Drew's law
Hearsay evidence allowed despite being unable to face the accuser. -
Final Verdict
Drew Peterson found guilty of murder of Kathleen Savio. -
Drew Peterson sentenced to 38 years.
Incarcerated at the United States penitentiary. -
Drew Peterson faces additional 40 years
A prisoner wore a wire tap to record audio of a murder for hire plot against the states attorney James Glasgow.