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« Reply #600 on: August 24, 2012, 11:47:30 AM »

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-drew-peterson-trial-updates-prosecution-expected-to-wrap-up-20120824,0,4786083.story

10:07 a.m. CDT, August 24, 2012
Continual coverage of the trial of Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
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9:50 a.m. Phone employee takes the stand
The first witness of the day is Norman Ray Clark III, a records custodian for Sprint Nextel. He told the jury Drew and Stacy Peterson routinely used the company's Direct Connect feature on their cell phones to communicate with each other at the time of Kathleen Savio's death.

Clark's testimony is intended to undercut the defense's contention that Stacy Peterson lied when she told her pastor, Neil Schori, that she tried to call her husband one night after she woke up in the middle the night and found he was not in their home.
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« Reply #601 on: August 24, 2012, 12:22:35 PM »

Tweets from the two sources are not updating at this moment, this might be helpful to follow for now:

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/drew-peterson-murder-trial-164360506.html

State calls Brian Hafner, a Bolingbrook police lieutenant with 21 years on the force. #DrewPeterson
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#DrewPeterson court back in session. Jury coming in.
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#DrewPeterson trial in a brief recess.
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10:20 a.m. -- Prosecution wants to introduce a witness who will discuss that Drew Peterson, through his police training, learned how to restrain someone without injuring them.

The assertion: that Peterson caused Kathleen Savio's death in such a manner so as to hide the action from a crime scene investigator.

"Based on his training, the defendant would know exactly what investigators are looking for," said attorney John Connor.

The defense argues that the certificate Peterson has is 25 years old and out-of date. Crime scene investigation has changed drastically a bit over the years, said attorney Steve Greenberg.

Ultimately, Burmila said he'd allow the introduction of Peterson's training but will not allow the prosecution to say that Peterson used that training to restrain someone without injury.
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« Reply #602 on: August 24, 2012, 12:56:14 PM »

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Greenberg has no further questions for Hafner. Hafner steps down.

37mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jury coming back in.

39mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jury is out of courtroom.

42mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Hafner cannot say if DP ever processed a crime scene while an evidence technician or even as to how long DP was an evidence technician.

45mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jury back. Greenberg continues cross.

47mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jury exiting courtroom.

47mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Hafner says he doesn't know what, specifically, was taught in evidence handling class (fingerprinting, blood-handling).

49mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Upon Greenberg question, Hafner says there are no certificates post-1988.

50mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Hafner IDs April 11, 1988 "Certificate of Achievement" for crime scene training class completion.

50mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
State ends questioning Hafner. Greenberg begins cross.

51mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Hafner IDs July 9, 1981 "Certificate of Completion" for course in evidence handling, intro to forensic science techniques given to DP.

52mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Hafner IDs a Jan. 6, 1984 memo indicating that Peterson has been appointed to a role of evidence technician. He IDs Peterson in court.

55mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
State calls Brian Hafner, a Bolingbrook police lieutenant with 21 years on the force. #DrewPeterson
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« Reply #603 on: August 24, 2012, 01:14:13 PM »

http://twitter.com/StacyStClair

Stacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@roykissel black and white. Alternating color by seat. Black clothes, white clothes. Black, white, black, white

12mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson prosecutors tell judge there will be no more witnesses today, only stipulations.

33mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@macguiregirls @TheRealJeffRuby I am sure you did

36mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@reallisa Perhaps Mac is analyzing the trial for the BBC!

43mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson defense and state trying to work out stipulation as to Stacy's phone number so state can connect w/ records that show nothing

45mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@True_Thoughts not sure yet

45mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
Watch @TheRealJeffRuby describe his courtroom showdown w/ #drewpeterson in even more detail. http://trib.in/PgVw0I

49mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson prosecutors want to call Stacy's sister Cassandra Cales to testify to Stacy's cellphone number.
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« Reply #604 on: August 24, 2012, 01:18:31 PM »

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#DrewPeterson trial in lunch recess until 1:15 p.m. CDT.

6mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson judge does not allow state to present evidence that shows DP's child support was doubled shortly before alleged knife incident

7mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
State does not rest their case against #DrewPeterson before noon. Judge and attorneys still discussing stipulations.
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« Reply #605 on: August 24, 2012, 02:06:08 PM »

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/drew-peterson-murder-trial-164360506.html

11:00 a.m. -- Bolingbrook Police Lt. Brian Hafner identifies three documents:
A Jan. 6, 1984 memo indicating that Peterson had been appointed to a role of evidence technician...
An  April 11, 1988 "Certificate of Achievement" for crime scene training class completion....
And a July 9, 1981 "Certificate of Completion" for a course in evidence handling and introduction to forensic science techniques given to Peterson.

On cross, Hafner said he doesn't know what evidence handling class taught (fingerprinting, blood-handling). Nor can Hafner speak to if Peterson ever processed a crime scene while an evidence technician or even as to how long Peterson was an evidence technician.

"Do you know if they taught how to stage a crime scene?" asked defense attorney Steve Greenberg.

"I have no idea," Hafner replied.

"Do you know if they taught how to stage an accident, how to clean up?" Greenberg asked.

"Same answer," Hafner said. "I have no idea what they taught in that class."
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« Reply #606 on: August 24, 2012, 02:53:24 PM »

http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/drew-peterson-murder-trial-164360506.html

1:30 p.m. -- During the midday break, Stacy Peterson's sister, Cassandra Case, remarked about her feelings on the trial.
"Its good to see him out of control," she said of Peterson. "I'm confident will Stacy will have her day in court. I'm sure of it."


We've just heard that Savio divorce attorney Harry Smith may take the witness stand after all. #DrewPeterson
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« Reply #607 on: August 24, 2012, 03:41:17 PM »

http://twitter.com/StacyStClair

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Here's a link to an unredacted copy of the letter Savio wrote about #DrewPeterson. whttp://www.scribd.com/doc/8412703/Savio-Letter

12mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
It's sounding like #DrewPeterson defense may have to call Harry Smith if they want to introduce Savio's alleged perjury

18mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson judge leaves bench, tells both sides to "get your act together."

20mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson judge considers redacting part of letter that says Drew stuck Savio with lots of bills because it makes DP "look like a cad."

24mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson judge allows letter that Savio wrote, stating that she feared for her life, to be admitted.

31mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
Lots of going back and forth about what Savio atty Harry Smith can and cannot tell the jury. I'll let you know when the dust settles.

43mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson prosecutors trying to stop defense from questioning Smith about alleged perjury Savio committed on case involving DP and Stacy

45mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson prosecutors want to use Harry Smith testimony to introduce letter that Kathleen Savio wrote about her fears DP would kill her.

1hStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson trial set to resume soon. Glasgow spokesman Pelkie says Savio divorce atty Harry Smith will testify
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« Reply #608 on: August 24, 2012, 04:13:02 PM »

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#DrewPeterson prosecutors say that they will now rest on Monday after presenting several stipulations to the jury.

2mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson judge says Harry Smith has been ordered to return Monday -- as a defense witness

4mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
My colleague @jmetr22b asked Greenberg why things were delayed. Answer: They (defense and prosecution) are arguing over stupid stuff

19mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
Aaaaaaaaand Harry Smith will not testify today. Maybe Monday.

21mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
At #drewpeterson, Greenberg jokingly yells to Harry Smith in hallway, "Smith you have caused more aggravation - for no reason!" Smith laughs

26mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@sassycatgal1 @conniegail421 @strawberrypsu please do. We even have baked goods sometimes.

28mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson defense and prosecutors now back in chambers with judge.
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« Reply #609 on: August 24, 2012, 04:34:33 PM »

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BTW, #drewpeterson prosecutors now say they're resting Monday. Did I say that already? It's all running together.

9mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson trial adjourning for day. See you guys Monday at 9 am for stipulations.

14mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
@BrianOkon It is VERY rare for judges to do that, especially in a high-profile case like this

17mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson judge bars state from presenting record ordering DP to pay Savio's divorce atty's fees. Says it doesn't speak to motive

19mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#DrewPeterson defense team to call Savio divorce atty Harry Smith presumably to testify that Savio lied under oath about Drew/Stacy incident
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« Reply #610 on: August 24, 2012, 05:23:31 PM »

Thank you for the updates & tweets grace-land.  I really wonder  about how this trial is being conducted all the way around.  Has anyone else seen a prosecution that appears to be trying to kill the case repeatedly? 
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« Reply #611 on: August 24, 2012, 11:57:46 PM »

You're welcome, Mzzz Bee!

It did appear that the prosecution, especially at the beginning of the trial, was very close to having the judge rule for a mistrial.  However, the prosecution has the burden of presenting evidence and testimony in a trial that has a botched initial investigation and hearsay  testimony.  It is a great challenge to all--prosecution, defense, judge, and jury.  jmho

Going to stock up on popcorn and adult beverages (for some of the drama that might continue next week). lol
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« Reply #612 on: August 25, 2012, 12:03:03 AM »

You're welcome, Mzzz Bee!

It did appear that the prosecution, especially at the beginning of the trial, was very close to having the judge rule for a mistrial.  However, the prosecution has the burden of presenting evidence and testimony in a trial that has a botched initial investigation and hearsay  testimony.  It is a great challenge to all--prosecution, defense, judge, and jury.  jmho

Going to stock up on popcorn and adult beverages (for some of the drama that might continue next week). lol



 
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« Reply #613 on: August 25, 2012, 02:01:45 AM »

Two-page article

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-drew-peterson-judge-0826-20120826,0,2992736.story

All eyes on judge in Peterson case
Burmila's frustration with prosecution could affect jury, experts say
August 26, 2012

It's been a long four weeks in Judge Edward Burmila's courtroom, where the veteran Will County judge has lost his temper with lawyers, considered three motions for mistrials and complained about what he called the "glacial pace" of Drew Peterson's murder trial.

He's criticized prosecutors regularly, rebuked a witness he thought was mocking him and even jokingly implied he might shoot himself in the head over his frustration with repeated attorney gaffes.

The trial's fifth week of testimony will begin Monday, when prosecutors are expected to rest their case. Peterson's defense attorneys will argue that his ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, 40, wasn't murdered in 2004 but instead accidentally drowned after falling in her bathtub.

Burmila will continue to be watched closely by everyone in the courtroom, including the jurors. His temper, biting sarcasm and willingness to wear his emotions on his sleeve during the high-profile trial have set him apart from more restrained county judges and will undoubtedly affect jurors' impressions of the proceedings, several legal experts said.
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« Reply #614 on: August 26, 2012, 12:33:41 PM »

http://www.pantagraph.com/news/state-and-regional/illinois/drew-peterson-attorneys-to-mount-quick-defense/article_d5a2f5d2-eee7-11e1-9a92-0019bb2963f4.html

Drew Peterson attorneys to mount “quick” defense
21 hours ago (August 25, 2012)

JOLIET — And now it’ll be Drew Peterson’s turn.

After four weeks of witnesses telling jurors that Peterson wanted ex-wife Kathleen Savio dead, threatened to kill her and was willing to pay someone else $25,000 to do the job, the former suburban Chicago police officer’s attorneys will get a chance this week to present his side of the story. 

With the Will County prosecution expected to rest Monday, Peterson’s attorneys will aim to persuade jurors that the death of Peterson’s third wife was nothing more than a tragic accident, despite testimony about his threats and how she was so fearful she slept with a knife under her mattress. Their case may have been aided by repeated prosecution missteps in a trial that has rested almost exclusively on hearsay and circumstantial evidence.

For three years, Peterson’s attorneys have insisted Savio slipped in the tub, hit her head and drowned. They have pathologists poised to testify to that, countering other pathologists who told jurors that Savio’s 2004 death was a homicide and an autopsy reached the same conclusion — though only when authorities exhumed her body after the disappearance of Peterson’s fourth wife, Stacy Peterson.
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« Reply #615 on: August 26, 2012, 11:20:26 PM »

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-drew-peterson-trial-0827-20120827,0,2786941.story

At trial, Drew Peterson's defense is expected to start Monday
August 27, 2012

Assuming the Drew Peterson prosecution rests Monday and the judge refuses to dismiss the murder charge — two highly likely, but not guaranteed, scenarios in this legal circus — the former Bolingbrook police sergeant's attorneys will launch a defense.
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« Reply #616 on: August 27, 2012, 10:24:49 AM »

Monday, August 27, 2012, continued tweets from BJ Lutz during court sesstion today

https://twitter.com/bjlutz

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Jurors have abandoned color-coordination, we're told, but are still unified. Sports Jerseys! #DrewPeterson

33mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Brodsky says there has been discussion btwn #DrewPeterson & his attorneys as to whether he'll take stand.

34mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Brodsky anticipates calling Savio divorce attorney Harry Smith. "What's good for the goose is good for the gander," he says. #DrewPeterson

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Brodsky just spoke, says defense expects to call about 10 witnesses... if judge denies defense motion for a directed verdict. #DrewPeterson

54mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Morning! Prosecution expected to rest case against #DrewPeterson this morning. Defense says their case will be 2 days. http://m.nbcchicago.com/nbcchicago/db_276069/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=mRlYLzoN
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« Reply #617 on: August 27, 2012, 11:36:29 AM »

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-crew-peterson-defense-could-begin-today-20120827,0,6928078.story

9:51 a.m. CDT, August 27, 2012
Continual coverage of the trial of Drew Peterson for the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio.
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9:45 a.m. Prosecutors plan to rest case today
The Drew Peterson trial resumed this morning with assurances from prosecutors that they intend to rest their case in chief today once they read a handful of stipulations — or agreements between both sides — about certain testimony. The jury had not been brought into the courtroom yet. At the moment, both sides are haggling over what exhibits will be admitted and provided to the jury during deliberation.
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« Reply #618 on: August 27, 2012, 12:01:46 PM »

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Jurors now hearing dates/times of phone calls between #DrewPeterson and Savio.

6mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Asst. State's Attorney now reading to jurors transcript of portion of #DrewPeterson April 11, 2008 appearance on CNN Larry King Live.

8mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
State's attorney now reading to jurors transcript of portion of TODAY interview. #DrewPeterson

12mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Burmila advises juors that the fact that he read Savio letter does not mean it should be given more weight.

13mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jurors are back. An assistant state's attorney will read the remaining stipulations.

18mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Sounds like the TV appearance transcripts are from NBC's TODAY show and Larry King Live.

19mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Defense not pleased that Burmila read the Savio letter. Atty. Greenberg says having the judge read it gives it more weight.

21mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jurors are out. Brodsky looking to clarify something about the Savio letter that was just read to juors.

23mKara Oko‏@KaraOko
Juror sports gear includes; #Bears, #Blackhawks, #WhiteSox, #Packers, #Augustana (what?) #DrewPeterson

25mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Burmila is reading to jurors a statement Kathleen Savio sent to authorities expressing fear for her life. #DrewPeterson

26mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Jurors wearing sports jerseys. Burmila: "This jury is so intelligent .. no one is wearing any Cubs" gear. Laughter.

29mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
#DrewPeterson jurors entering the courtroom.

33mBJ Lutz‏@bjlutz
Burmilla allows photo of Stacy Peterson to be put on the record. It's related to Rev. Schori's testimony.
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« Reply #619 on: August 27, 2012, 12:13:03 PM »

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State rests case against #DrewPeterson. Jurors out.

7mStacy St. Clair‏@StacyStClair
#drewpeterson jury hearing stipulation that Kathleen Savio had necklace on when she died. Family has said she never wore jewelry in bathtub
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