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- Born: June 13, 1963
- 2002: Requested an order of protection, claiming Peterson threatened to kill her
- 2003: Filed for divorce after learning Peterson was having an affair with Stacy Peterson
- March 2004: Found dead in a bathtub
- Family of Savio became suspicious after Peterson's fourth wife went missingCBSNews: Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him (May 8, 2009)
- Larry Blum conducted the autopsy on Savio
- Nephew, Charlie Doman, appeared on the CBS Early Show and stated that Peterson showed no remorse over Savio's deathCBSNews: Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him (May 8, 2009)
- If Peterson is convicted, he faces up to 60 years in prisonCBSNews: Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him (May 8, 2009)
- Peterson is expected to plead not guilty to all chargesCBSNews: Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him (May 8, 2009)
- In May 2008, Peterson was arrested for unlawfully owing a Colt-45 assault rifleChicago Sun Times: Drew Peterson Timeline (May 7, 2009)
- After Savio's death, Peterson called her a "bitch" and said that her body should have been crematedChicago Sun Times: Drew Peterson Timeline (May 7, 2009)
- Peterson's step-brother claims he helped dispose Stacy Peterson's bodyChicago Sun Times: Drew Peterson Timeline (May 7, 2009)
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Kathleen Savio was the third wife of Drew Peterson, the husband of missing woman Stacy Peterson. In 2004, Savio was found dead in her bathtub. At the time, police said the death was an accidental drowning. Following an autopsy, her case was reopened and reclassified as a homicide.CNN.com: Death of former cop's third wife ruled a homicide (February 22, 2008)
On May 7, 2009, Drew Peterson was arrested and indicted on two counts of murder in connection to the murder of Savio. He is being held on a $20 million bond. Authorities are also considering Peterson as a suspect in the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.CBSNews: Drew Peterson's Ex's Words May Haunt Him (May 8, 2009)
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Kathleen Savio News
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Drew Peterson Wants to Sell His House to Fox News
Peterson is accused of killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio and suspected of killing his fourth wife, Stacy Peterson. But he's not gunning for a typical ... (November 11, 2009)NBC Chicago -
Prosecutors admit error, turn over notes to Peterson lawyers
... determine whether comments typically considered hearsay can be used at a trial for Peterson, who is accused of slaying his third wife, Kathleen Savio. ... (November 17, 2009)Chicago Breaking News - Tribune -
Drew Peterson to get police records for trial
Peterson is charged with killing his third wife, Kathleen Savio. Monday, Peterson's lawyer demanded the handwritten notes of police field investigators. ... (November 18, 2009)WGNtv.com -
Drew author not protected
... but he is being held in the county jail on a $2 million bond while he waits to stand trial for the 2004 murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio. ... (November 25, 2009)Bolingbrook Sun
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Kathleen Savio Questions
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Was there water in Kathleen Savio lungs? 1 AnswerNo. Taken from a CNN transcript:"Yes, Nancy. And that`s four years too long, I`ll guarantee you, because at the time, it was -- the diagnosis was drowning. And... read more -
Do you feel confident Drew Peterson can be convicted of murdering Kathleen Savio? 1 AnswerUnfortunately, no. The case has been too tainted by mass media coverage, which could become grounds for mistrial. It does, seem, though, that there may actually... read more
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