Christina Raines is the 24-year-old 'fiancee' of Drew Peterson. Peterson is suspected in the 'potential homicide' of his missing fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. In May 2009, Peterson was charged with the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.Chicago Sun-Times: Dad Afraid his daughter will be Drew's Next Wife (December 18, 2008) ABC News: Drew Peterson: Why I'm Getting Married Again (January 29, 2009)
Before his arrest, Peterson and Raines were guests on the Today Show. Raines visited Peterson in jail after he was arrested.MyFoxAustion: Fiancee Visits Drew Peterson...
A Stunt?
On February 2, 2009, Raines and her father appeared on CBS's The Early Show. She claimed the engagement was a "stunt" by Peterson.Chicago Tribune: Peterson's Ex Christina Raines on CBS's 'The Early Show (February 2, 2009) On February 11, 2009, the Chicago Tribune reported that the couple was living together once again.Chicago Tribune: Drew Peterson and his Alleged Fiance Living Together... (February 11, 2009)
Christina Raines Articles
Chicago Sun Times: Drew Peterson to discuss new relationship on 'Nightline' (January 29, 2009)
Chicago Sun-Times: Dad Afraid his daughter will be Drew's Next Wife (December 18, 2008)
Huffington Post: Father to Daughter: Don't Marry Drew Peterson (December 18, 2008)
Herald News: Dad Warns Drew Away From Fiancee (December 18, 2008)
ABC News: Peterson Plans to Wed Mystery Bride, 23 (December 17, 2008)
Chicago Tribune: Drew Peterson's Girlfriend Has Moved In... (January 13, 2009)
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Christina Raines has two children
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Christina Raines said the engagement was a "stunt" on Peterson's part in order to gain media attentionChicago Tribune: Peterson's Ex Christina Raines on CBS's 'The Early Show (February 2, 2009)
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About a week after calling the engagement "a stunt," Raines and Peterson were living together againChicago Tribune: Drew Peterson and his Alleged Fiance Living Together... (February 11, 2009)
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Ernie Raines said he saw Christina wearing an engagement ring on Friday, December 12, 2008
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Ernie Raines wanted Christina Raines to break-up with Peterson
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Ernie Raines said Peterson has brought roses to Christina Raines and promised to buy her a carHerald News: Dad Warns Drew Away From Fiancee (December 18, 2008)
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Peterson is a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife Stacy Peterson
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Peterson's third wife drowned in a bathtub; the case was originally listed as an accidental death but was later reopened as a homicide case
