Who’s Who
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Abood, Andrew P: Part of a team of lawyers retained by Drew Peterson. Abood, from Lansing, MI, said he has been working behind the scenes since mid-November 2007.
Aikin, Candace: Stacy Peterson’s aunt residing in California. Candace is Christie (toutges) Cales’ sister. Candace visited Stacy and stayed at the Peterson home in Bolingbrook for a week in the middle of October, 2007. She stated that there was a lot of tension in the home at the time of her visit. She said that she and Stacy sat in a parking lot for about an hour talking about Stacy’s marriage to Drew and that Stacy seemed very unhappy. Testified at Grand Jury 5/29/08.
Alcox, Sheryl: Thomas Morphey’s girlfriend. Formerly employed by Bolingbrook Police Dept.
Alessio-Policandriotes, Carla: Second judge assigned to the murder case against Drew after SA Glasgow asked for a change of judge (did not want Schoenstedt). Earlier dismissed March 11, 2002 Petition for 14 Day Emergency Order of Protection (Case No. 2002 OP 000460) filed by Kathleen Savio Peterson. Judge Alessio-Policandriotes was appointed 5/21/09 and petitioned for replacement 5/29/09.
Allen, James Jeffrey: Listed as the judge for the March 11, 2002 Petition for 14 Day Emergency Order of Protection (Case No. 2002 OP 000460) filed by Kathleen Savio Peterson.
Allred, Gloria Rachel: Discrimination attorney and feminist lawyer representing Christina Raines as a spokesperson in the case of People v. Drew Peterson. She is also the mother of former Court TV hostess Lisa Bloom..
Archer, Jeffrey: Jeffrey Archer was Victoria Peterson’s boyfriend after her divorce from Drew. His body was found in the Sanitary and Ship Canal 10/16/94.
Armstrong, Derek: Founder of and publisher at Kunati books (now defunct). Was solicted by Peterson’s publicist, Glenn Selig, to write a book about Drew which was published by Kunati as Drew Peterson Exposed and released October 1, 2008. Armstrong began to refer to himself as a journalist as of November 2008 when he was asked to appear at the Grand Jury and invoked journalistic privilege.
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Baden, Michael M., M.D.: Forensic Pathologist and Medical Examiner. He performed the 3rd autopsy on Kathleen Savio’s body 11/16/07 (three days after the autopsy by Dr. Larry Blum). He determined that the cause of death was drowning and that the manner of death was homicide.
Beck, Alexander H.: Alex Beck is listed as the attorney for Drew Peterson for the March 11, 2002 Petition for 14 Day Emergency Order of Protection (Case No. 2002 OP 000460) filed by Kathleen Savio Peterson. Beck represented DP in their divorce, but was replaced by Joseph Mazzone. Called before the Grand Jury 1-22-09.
Belcher, Bill, Jr.: A Will County morgue technician listed as a witness on autopsy report of Kathleen Savio, March 1, 2004.
Berg, Rich: Bolingbrook police officer. He testified before the GJ in May, 2008.
Blum, Larry, Dr.: Forensic Pathologist. He performed the 2nd autopsy on Kathleen Savio’s body 11/13/07 (the 1st autopsy after her body was exhumed).
His findings, released 2/21/08:
“It is my opinion based on my education, training, experience and personal observations, and to a reasonable degree of medical and scientific certainty, compelling evidence exists to support the conclusions that the cause of death of Kathleen S. Savio was drowning and further, that the manner of death was homicide…”
Bolden, Raymond: Special Prosecutor during the time Drew Peterson was fired from the Bolingbrook Police Department in 1985.
Bosco, Pamela Kay: Pam Bosco is the spokeswoman for Stacy Peterson’s family. She was the legal guardian to Cassandra Cales (Stacy’s sister). She is the owner of PetKing Industries, which put up a $25,000 reward for information in the disappearance of Stacy.
Brenczewski, Bob: Will County, Illinois Chief Deputy Coroner.
Brodsky, Joel: Joel Brodsky is Drew Peterson’s defense attorney. He is partners with Reem Odeh at Brodsky & Odeh law firm. He is a graduate of Mather High School, Drake University, and DePaul University’s School of Law.
Brown, Carol L.: Carol Brown (nee Hamilton) was Drew Peterson’s first wife. She is currently married to David Brown. She is the mother of Stephen Paul Peterson and Eric Drew Peterson, Drew Peterson’s two oldest children.
Budenz, Daniel: Daniel T. Budenz, Ph.D. of Belleville WI, is a certified alcohol and drug counselor. Drew and his children spent time with Dan and his family over Christmas break 2007-8 at their Florida home.
He is guessed to be the counselor who told Drew it was fine to tell Stacy’s children she is on vacation.
Burek, Thomas: Sgt. Thomas J. Burek is an IL State Police investigator, spokesperson.
Bychowski, Sharon: Sharon Bychowski lives next door to the Peterson home. She stated, “The week before [Stacy Peterson] disappeared, she was crying out in the parkway. And her and Drew had had what she considered to be her last stand, where she packed 10 boxes of clothes for him and told him to get out. I don`t want you here. I want a divorce. He absolutely refused to go.” She testified before the Grand Jury in January 2008.
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Cales, Anthony MacKenzie: Stacy Peterson’s father. He was married to Christie Marie (nee Toutges) Cales who went missing 3/11/98. They married 5/26/79 and divorced ‘90 or early ‘91. He was also married to Linda June (Olson) Cales 1996 to 2002. His other children are Cassandra Cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), and Lacy Cales (deceased). He testified before the GJ in May, 2008.
Cales, Cassandra: Cassandra Cales is Stacy Peterson’s sister. Cassandra reported Stacy missing in the early morning hours of October 29, 2007. She testified before the GJ in January, 2008.
Cales, Christie Marie (Toutges): Christie Marie (nee Toutges) Cales is Stacy Peterson’s mother. She went missing on March 11, 1998 from Blue Island, Illinois.
She is also the mother of Yelton Cales, Cassandra Cales, Christina Michelle (Toutges) Ryan (deceased 9/16/06), Jessica Cales (deceased 12/83), Lacy Cales (deceased 10/17/87).
Cales, Gary: Gary Cales is Stacy’s uncle. He lives in Hemet, CA. He is the brother of Anthony Cales.
Cales, Jessica: Stacy’s sister. She was the daughter of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales and Anthony McKenzie Cales. She died in her bed at age 2, of burns and smoke inhalation from a house fire in December 1983. At the time of Jessica’s death, Christie Marie Cales was 8 months pregnant with Stacy.
Cales, Lacy Ann: Stacy’s sister. She was the daughter of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales and Anthony McKenzie Cales. She died October 17, 1987 of SIDS in Downer’s Grove, Illinois.
Cales, Linda June (Olson): Linda June (Olson) Cales was Stacy’s step-mother. She was married to Anthony MacKenzie Cales.
Cales, Yelton: Yelton Cales is Stacy’s brother. At the time of SP’ disappearance, he was incarcerated in the Western Illinois Correctional Center on charges of aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a minor (the victim was 15, he was 25). He is the son of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales and Anthony McKenzie Cales. Yelton was released 6/4/2008.
Carcerano, Margherita (aka Marge or Margie): Margherita (Margie) Carcerano is the wife of Steve Carcerano. She lived two doors away from Kathleen Savio’s home at the time of Kathleen’s death on March 1, 2004.
Carcerano, Steven: Drew Peterson’s friend and spokesperson. He is the husband of Margherita Carcerano. He says that he was the first person to find the body of Kathleen Savio on March 1, 2004. He lived two doors away from Kathleen’s home at that time. He is a mortgage banker/broker. He testified before the Grand Jury on November 21, 2007; May 14, 2009.
Carroll, James B.: Drew Peterson’s uncle. He was listed as executor of the estate on a will for Kathleen Savio and Drew Peterson. The handwritten will was found more than one year after Kathleen’s death. Carrol fired Harry Smith, settled estate by awarding assets to DP, explaining that her sons would have the $1M life insurance.
Carroll was removed as executor 4/17/08 by Judge Goodman.
Carroll, John Paul: John Paul Carroll is one of Drew Peterson’s attornies. He is also a private investigator.
Cesare, Steve: Stacy’s friend. Steve is a magician – stage named Chezaday. He received an email from Stacy on October 17, 2007, in which she described her marriage as “controlling, manipulative and somewhat abusive.” Steve Cesare had known, and worked with, Stacy’s sister, Christina Michelle (Toutges) Ryan for many years before her (Christina’s) death. Steve Cesare testified before the Grand Jury.
Charnisky, William: William Charnisky was the Bolingbrook Police Chief who recommended that Drew Peterson be fired in 1984.
Chira, Ralph: Stacy’s high school sweetheart for three years. He is a manager at Meijer’s grocery store. He last saw Stacy about 6 weeks before she disappeared.
Claar, Roger C.: Mayor of Bolingbrook. He is purported to be one of Drew’s close friends. At one of the vigils held for Stacy, Claar jumped out of his car, waving his arms and yelling in anger at the vigil attendants. He has not made any public appearances to comment about Stacy’s disappearance.
Collins, Pat: Sgt. Pat Collins, ISP, was appointed to investigate the Savio death (by the Grand Jury, which investigates cases brought to it by the State’s Attorney’s office). Appeared before the Grand Jury 3/3/2004 in connection with the Savio death investigation.
The coroner confirmed the involvement of the state’s attorney’s office, but Collins declined to comment. He did not appear for the inquest, H. Hardy took his place.
Compton, Scott: IL State police Lt. Scott Compton declined to comment on why his agency’s technicians and investigators concluded KS’ death was not suspicious, noting that crime-scene technicians “make observations and document those observations as part of their investigation and processing of a crime scene.” He declined to comment further in a Chicago Tribune interview, 8/18/08.
Connolly, Vicki (Victoria L. Rutkiewicz): Drew Peterson’s second wife. They were married In October 1982 and divorced in February 1992. She lives in Paxton, IL at present. She testified before the GJ in April, 2008.
Connor, John: Will County Assistant State’s Attorney who handled the return of Drew’s firearms, arguing it would be inappropriate to relinquish the firearms in the middle of an investigation into “possibly two 1st degree murder charges.” He handles most of the Peterson-related court appearances.
He is the head of the Computer Crimes Unit.
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DeBord, Gregory: Assistant States Attorney who moved to impose a gag order on those involved in the case, to prevent them from speaking to the media (denied), September 18, 2008.
Deel, Robert: ISP crime scene technician present at KS’ death investigation.
(See VanOver) VanOver said. “Bob Deel was asked by me if he thought there was anything hinky here, and stuff like that, and if we should be doing something different, and I was told no.” Deel could not be reached for comment, according to Chicago Tribune article dated 8/18/08.
DeVriendt, Judy: Glasgow’s (unsuccessful) challenger in the Nov. 4, 08 election. She claims the top prosecutor is obsessed with the dead woman’s former husband. “Glasgow seems to have a personal vendetta against Drew Peterson,” DeVriendt said, “and he’s focused on Drew Peterson,” to the point that he is neglecting the cases of other missing and murdered women.
Dobrich, Carl: Captain with the Illinois State Police. He is Commander of Investigations. He declared on November 14, 2007 that “Drew Peterson has gone from being a person of interest to clearly being a suspect,” in Stacy’s disappearance.
Doman, Anna Marie: Kathleen Savio’s sister. She was appointed co-executor of KS’ estate 4/17/08. Testified at GJ May, 2008.
Doman, Charles (Charlie) H.: Kathleen Savio’s nephew. Former DJ and maintenance man at Sud’s Pub, Montgomery, IL (bar owned by DP). Called before the Grand Jury 1/22/09
Doman, Melissa: Kathleen Savio’s niece. Testified at GJ May, 2008.
Doman, Susan M.: Sue Doman is Kathleen Savio’s sister. She testified before the GJ in May, 2008.
Dorencz, Mark: Illinois State Police Trooper, District 5.
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Forgue, Debby (Kokas): Debby (Kokas) Forgue is a half-sister to Christina (Tina) Michelle Ryan (nee Toutges). Her father is Ron Kokas. Debby’s husband is Martin Forgue. Stacy considered Debby a “step-sister.”
Forgue, Martin: Martin Forgue is the husband of Debby (Kokas) Forgue. Stacy considered Martin her “brother-in-law.”
Fragale, Elizabeth: Assistant State’s Attorney who received a letter from Kathleen Savio begging for help from authorities. In that letter, KS said she feared for her life.
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Garrison, Larry: Self-described publicist and spokesman for Sue Doman, sister of Kathleen Savio. Working with Sue on a book to be titled, “For the Love of My Sister”.
Gavlin, Chrystel: Chrystel Gavlin is appointed Guardian Ad Litem to the two teens Thomas and Kristopher Peterson, 2 of the 4 who inherited KS’ estate (Eric and Stephen Peterson are the other two). She is the court-appointed attorney who will work independently to protect the interest of the 2 teens in relation to the reopened probate case.
Glasgow, James W.: States Attorney for Will County, Illinois. He began practicing law in 1981.
On the Savio case, he says there are problems with documentation on the original investigation under the direction of Jeff Tomczak, former SA.
Glick, Martin: Martin Glick is an attorney for the Savio family in the matter of contesting the estate (successful 4/17/08) and wrongful death lawsuit pending. Other attys: Lawrence Varsek and John Q. Kelly.
Goodman, Carmen: Will County Judge Carmen Goodman made the decision to change executors in the Savio estate (4/08).
Grabiec, Edwin B.: Judge with the 12th Judicial Circuit for the State of Illinois. He ruled police and fire commissioners lacked sufficient evidence to find Peterson guilty of the charges in Peterson’s firing in 1985.
Grady, Scott: Scott Grady is listed as attorney for Kathleen Savio for the March 11, 2002 Petition for 14 Day Emergency Order of Protection (Case No. 2002 OP 000460) against Drew Peterson.
Gutierrez, Luis: Master Sargeant with the Illinois State Police.
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Hardy, Herbert B.: Herbert Hardy is a Special Agent with the Illinois State Police. He provided testimony to the coroner’s inquest in May 2004 as the jury was trying to determine the cause of death for Kathleen Savio. He was filling in for the ISP officer who had been to the scene and was “on vacation and unable to attend.”
Hof, Dennis:Bordello operator and star of HBO’s reality series, Cathouse. Hof offered to fly Drew Peterson to visit his Bunny ranch in Reno, Nevada and discuss the possibility of Peterson heading up security at the brothel. Drew stated, “As you know, for many years I was a watch commander with the Bolingbrook Police Department. I ran a bunch of guys who I always viewed as a bunch of whores screwing people out of their money, so I did that for ten years so it’s got to be similar, right?” The day before Drew was scheduled to fly to Reno, he was arrested for the murder of Kathleen savio.
Holt, Jamie: Jamie Holt is Stacy’s friend.
Holt, Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn Holt is Stacy’s friend and was the babysitter for the Peterson children.
Hosey, Joseph: Reporter for Herald News and author of Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson, released September 1, 2008. Hosey was present at and reported on the coroner’s inquest of the death of Kathleen Savio in 2004. He also broke the stories of Savio’s death and Stacy Peterson’s disappearance.
Huebl, Paul: Former Chicago police officer, private investigator, and conservative blogger whose cross-dressing alter ego is named Zelda McCorville. Formed an association with Joel Brodsky when Peterson was arrested on weapons charges. Has published case-related documents provided by Brodsky on his blog, as well as naming and contacting potential witnesses.
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James, Walter Lee: Served on the Coroners Jury for KS’ death. Said (in an interview with Greta VS/Fox News 11/13/07) that Officer Dennis Pratl helped sway the opinion of jurors by saying he knew Drew was a charitable guy, a good neighbor. DP denies knowing Dennis Pratl.
Janota, Ronald: Ronald Janota is a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the Illinois State Police. He was Drew Peterson’s boss at the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Squad (MANS) in Joliet, Illinois. He claims that Peterson allegedly sabotaged one of the squad’s drug stings and gave the identity of an undercover narcotics agent to a convicted killer under investigation for dealing drugs. It was this action by Peterson that led to his firing from the police department in 1984.
Johnson, Gary V.: Gary Johnson was Drew Peterson’s first defense attorney. He accompanied Peterson to his November 7, 2007 Grand Jury appearance at which Peterson pleaded the 5th Amendment. Johnson dropped Peterson as a client after Peterson went on national TV appealing for legal assistance.
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Katro, Jamie: Jamie was interviewed by ISP while she was an inmate at Dwight (drug and obstruction charges), because of what she may know as hearsay. She is a friend of Bindy Rock, and is quoted saying this about the case: “Like, she’s not at the bottom of a lake. I heard they ran her through a funeral home and cremated her, her ashes.”
Kaupas, Kenneth: Captain with the Illinois State Police and is the District Commander for District 5, which serves Grundy, Kendall and Will Counties.
Kavanagh, Richard J.: Dick Kavanagh, Public Administrator of Will County, administered the final estate of Kathleen Savio after her death, working with Harry Smith, her atty.
Her handwritten will was not found until more than one year after Kathleen’s death.
Kaye, Jen: Jen Kaye is Stacy’s friend.
Kelly, John Q.: John Q. Kelly of NY is one of the attorneys representing the Savio family and successful in reopening the Savio estate and filing a wrongful death lawsuit against Drew Peterson April 21, 2009.
Kokas, Ron: Ron Kokas is the father of Christina (Tina) Michelle Toutges Ryan (deceased). He is also the father of Debby (Kokas) Forgue and Kerry (Kokas) Simmons.
Kurdenok, Michael: A classmate of Stacy Peteron’s at Joliet Junior College. According to an affidavit by the state investigator, Kurdenok told the investigator that he had drinks with Stacy Peterson on Oct. 27, the day before she disappeared. Kurdenok suggested to Stacy that if she left her husband she should take cash and not use her credit cards. He also stated that she said if she were to leave, she would leave in the morning when Drew was asleep.
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Laatz, Anthony: Anthony Laatz is a friend of Cassandra Cales. He was administrator the FindStacyPeterson.com website. The site was closed at the end of October, 2008.
Lamantia, John: John Lamantia is a social worker. He met Stacy in a coffee shop parking lot when Stacy struck his car and was concerned her husband would be upset. He said that Stacy was distraught about her marriage and revealed her husband had physically threatened her that day.
LeFort, Michelle: Author co-writing a book with the Vicki Connolly and her daughter Lisa Ward, detailing the years of alleged abuse and bullying under Drew Peterson. Was originally contacted by Glenn Selig to collaborate on a book with Drew Peterson.
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Maksym, Walter P.: Co-author of “Perfect Pleasure: Beyond the One Hour Orgasm”, Maksym holds several Law degrees and represented Drew Peterson in his lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase Bank (filed October 26, 2009). Maksym describes himself as “a street-wise philosopher, author, screenwriter and film producer, as well as a public and guest speaker on numerous subjects.”
Maniaci, Steve: Steve Maniaci is listed in Kathleen Savio’s obituary as “dear friend”, her boyfriend at the time of her death. Maniaci was reportedly the last person to speak to Savio before her death. They spoke at about midnight two days before she was found drowned in her dry bathtub in March 2004, according to his testimony at the coroner’s inquest into her death .
Marcolina, Gary L.:Gary L. Marcolina is a real estate developer based in Crest Hill, Illinois. He is listed as a witness on the purported Will that Drew Peterson presented to Probate Court in which Kathleen Savio’s property and assets were to be distributed to Peterson’s 4 children at the time (Stephen, Eric, Thomas and Kristopher), and in which James B. Carroll (Peterson’s uncle) is listed as Executor of the Estate. Marcolina testified before the Grand Jury on (?).
Martinek, Walter, Jr.: Neighbor and good friend to Thomas Morphey, Drew Peterson’s step-brother. Martinek notified police that Morphey came to his house on the night of October 28th, 2007 to tell Martinek that he (Morphey) thought he had helped Peterson dispose of Stacy’s body earlier in the evening. Testified before GJ April, 2008.
Matuska, Kim: Kim Matuska is an employee at a tanning salon and was 22 yrs old as of May, 2008. It is reported that she told investigators that Peterson professed his love to her, told her that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her, and provided her with a cell phone equipped with GPS technology. Peterson received a speeding ticket while on his way to provide her with a ride after her boyfriend was arrest for DUI. On May 29, 2008, Matuska appeared before the Grand Jury.
Maves, James: James Maves is a close friend of the Cales family and was Stacy’s guardian while she was in high school, and before she legally declared her emancipation at age 17.
Mazzone, Joseph: Replaced Alex Beck as Drew’s divorce attorney.
McCants, Kevin: Attorney for Cassandra Cales. He is licensed to practice in Federal Court and possesses extensive trial experience in most categories in Illinois and District of Columbia including murders, mental health cases, and petty crimes.
McCarthy, Kevin: Chief of Police for the Village of Bolingbrook beginning September 9, 2008. He was second in command until McGury stepped down as Chief. McCarthy joined BPD in 1984.
McCarthy, Timothy H.: A senior clerk at the Abood Law Firm. Granted daily, face-to-face access to Peterson while he is in jail.
McCord, Lee: Lee McCord, of McCord & Assoc, administered a series of polygraph tests to Drew Peterson in the summer of 2008 at the request of and in the offices of Joel Brodsky. The results were published in Derek Armstrong’s book, Drew Peterson Exposed.
McGury, Raymond: Chief of Police for the Village of Bolingbrook. He became chief in 2005, and resigned as of September 15, 2008 to become Executive Director of Naperville Park District, amid speculation that he’d had a falling out with the mayor of Bbk. He was formerly second in command at Naperville Police Dept, and had a 20-yr career in that department.
Mims, Richard (Ric): Long-time friend of Drew Peterson. Mims stayed at the Peterson home during the first few days after Stacy disappeared but soon came to doubt his friend and cooperated with the ISP in their investigation, even going up in a plane with an aerial photographer to aid in search efforts. He has testified before the Grand Jury three times: November 2007, December 6, 2007, December 20, 2007.
Mitchell, Bryan, M.D.: Bryan Mitchell is listed as the examining physician on the autopsy report for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004. March 20, 2004 – Dr. Bryan Mitchell, releases an autopsy report, saying the cause of Savio’s death was accidental drowning. Mitchell notes that Savio’s hair was soaked with blood from an inch-long laceration on her scalp, her tongue was partially clenched between her teeth, and she had several small abrasions on her body. May 2004, a coroner’s jury rules Savio’s death an accident. No charges were filed in the case.
Report of the Coroner’s Physician to the Coroner of Will County, Illinois
Mitchum, James: Peterson’s neighbor and principal of Bolingbrook High School (Thomas’ school). Thomas stayed at his home in Nov. Testified at GJ May 2008.
Mitchum, Kevin: Teen son of James. Testified at GJ May, 2008.
Morelli, Alex J.: Alex J. Morelli is a Bolingbrook Police Officer, was a partner with Drew Peterson while Peterson was still on the force, and is reported to be a close friend of Peterson. Morelli is listed as a witness on the purported Will that Drew Peterson presented to Probate Court in which Kathleen Savio’s property and assets were to be distributed to Peterson’s 4 children at the time (Stephen, Eric, Thomas and Kristopher), and in which James B. Carroll (Peterson’s uncle) is listed as Executor of the Estate. Morelli testified before the Grand Jury on November 14, 2007.
Morelli, Fred: Drew Peterson’s first attorney of record. He accompanied Peterson to the Grand Jury on November 7th, at which Peterson pleaded the 5th Amendment. After Peterson appeared on national TV on the Today show with Matt Lauer, Morelli withdrew as Peterson’s attorney.
Morphey, Albert: DP’s Step-father. Testified at GJ in March, 2008
Morphey, Betty: Drew Peterson’s mother. She is married to Albert Morphey. She was 79 years old at the time of SP’ disappearance. Testified at GJ March, 2008.
Morphey, James: Testified before GJ in April, 2008.
Morphey, John: Brother of Tom Morphey. Not related to Drew except through the marriage of their parent. He testified before the Grand Jury April 10, 2008.
Morphey, Thomas C.: Thomas Morphey is Drew Peterson’s step-brother through his father Albert Morphey’s marriage to Drew’s mother, Betty. Morphey has stated that he helped Peterson carry a “rectangular, 4 foot long container that was sealed and warm to the touch” from the master bedroom to the back of one of the Peterson vehicles. Upon returning to his home, Morphey called his friend and neighbor, Walter Martinek, and then went to Martinek’s home around 9:45pm. He told Martinek that he thought he “had helped Drew dispose of Stacy’s body.” On the evening of October 29, 2007, at approximately 11pm, Morphey attempted to commit suicide. Morphey has revealed that Drew asked him if he loved him enough to kill for him. He appeared before the Grand Jury 5/14/2009 and given immunity for his testimony.
Mucha, Randy: Randy Mucha is a friend of Steven Peterson. He is a former Oak Brook police officer who was fired under a cloud of suspicion for behavior unbecoming to an officer, using police computers to do illegal background searches, and for lying under oath. He has repeatedly denied these allegations. He is currently suing the Village of Oak Brook and the Chief of Police (Sheahan) in order to get his job back, claiming that he was wrongly dismissed and that Sheahan has a grudge against him for some unknown reason.
Muller, Erich “Mancow”: Chicago-based radio personality who hosted Peterson and fiancee Chrissy Raines on his morning radio talk show. After Peterson called in to the show from jail and joked on-air about his life behind bars, Judge Stephen White issued a limit on Peterson’s calls from jail.
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Novelle, Robert: Petersons’ sons Thomas, and Kristopher, are being represented by Chicago attorney Robert Novelle. His filing prevented them from testifying to the Grand Jury March 6, 2008.
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Odeh, Reem: Reem Odeh is one of Drew Peterson’s attorneys. She is partners with Joel Brodsky at the law firm, Brodsky & Odeh. In Febrary of 2008, Odeh discussed her partner’s media approach with the Chicago Tribune: ” I think it is in the client’s best interest to keep it quiet and focus on the case. But he just says the case is going to make us famous and we’re all going to get book deals.”
O’Neil, Patrick K.: Patrick O’Neil is the Will County, Illinois Coroner. O’Neil called for a coroner’s inquest in the matter of Kathleen Savio’s death. The inquest was held on May 15, 2004.
Ortinau, Jeffery: Attorney given power of attorney by Kathleen Savio in order to facilitate Drew Peterson’s closing on the house at 6 Pheasant Chase Ct, Bolingbrook on April 25, 2002. Drew notarized the POA document. “I retired from the Bolingbrook Police Department after 27 years of service at the rank of Sergeant. At the present time, I am MAPs legal advisor and attorney, licensed to practice law in Illinois since 1991.”
Osterberger, Domenica: Will County Assistant State’s Attorney, asked a judge (6/13/08) to quash DP’s subpoena regarding the Colt Sporter Lightweight 223 Remington with an attached EOTech electronic sight that is alleged too short.
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Pachter, Jeffrey: A one time co-worker of Peterson’s. Pachter’s estranged wife claims he told her that in 2003 Drew Peterson offered him $25,000 to kill Kathleen Savio.
Patterson, Marcus: Marcus Patterson is currently a Harvey, Illinois police officer. He was employed with the Bolingbrook Police Department from 1999-2002. He previously worked with Drew Peterson on the Gang Suppression Unit, which was headed by Peterson. He testified before the Grand Jury on November 7, 2007.
Pelkie, Charles B.: Spokesman for the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, under the direction of James B. Glasgow.
Penning, Carol: Community Service Council of Northern Will County Board President, is also Bolingbrook’s village clerk. Carol was mentor and friend to Stacy when she was employed at BPD as a clerk 6 years ago at age 17 and remained in touch until Stacy’s disappearance. Stacy visited Penning one week before her disappearance, and was a constant source of comfort and friendship, Penning said.
Peterson, Anthony: Anthony Peterson is the son of Stacy and Drew Peterson. He was 4 years old at the time of SP’s disappearance.
Peterson, Drew Walter: Was born January 5, 1954. Drew Peterson is a former Bolingbrook Police Sergeant. He retired from the Bolingbrook Police Department in November 2007 after he was named the prime suspect in Stacy’s disappearance. He graduated from Willowbrook High school in Villa Park, Illinois in 1972. After high school, he joined the Army and attended military police training in Virginia. He worked as an auxiliary officer for the Will County, IL Sheriff’s Office.
He has been married 4 times, to: Carol (Hamilton) Peterson Brown: 1974-1980; Victoria (Rutkiewicz) Peterson Connolly: 1982-1992; Kathleen (Savio) Peterson: 1992-2003; Stacy (Cales) Peterson: October 18, 2003 to present.
He has owned the following businesses: Blue Lightening Corp. d/b/a Suds Pub, Montgomery, Illinois; DaPage Corp. d/b/a Fast ‘N’ Accurate Graphics, Lombard, Illinois; CMYK Corp., a printing business in Lombard-Naperville, Illinois. At one time he was also a chimney sweep.
He has a pilot’s license, owns an ultralight aircraft. He is a diver, and was a member of SWAT team.
He appeared before the Grand Jury on November 7, 2007, at which time he pleaded the 5th Amendment.
Drew was arrested for felony unlawful use of a firearm 5/21/08 and released on $75,000 bond. Trial was set to begin 12/8/08, but charges were dropped 11/20/08.
Drew was arrested for the murder of Kathleen Savio on May 7, 2009.
Peterson, Eric Drew: Drew Peterson’s eldest son. He is the son of Carol Brown, Drew Peterson’s first wife. He has stopped all contact with Drew Peterson, since the death of Kathleen Savio, and has refused any public comment.
Peterson, Kristopher: Kristopher Peterson is the youngest son of Drew Peterson and Kathleen Savio. He was adopted by Stacy after Kathleen Savio’s death. He reportedly has stated that he heard Stacy and Drew Peterson fighting on the morning of October 28th, 2007. He has spoken with a Chidlren’s Advocate and it was reported that he was called to testify before the Grand Jury on November 21, 2007, but it was delayed.
He testified July 10, 2008 before the Grand Jury.
Peterson, Lacy: Lacy Peterson is the daughter of Stacy and Drew Peterson. She was 2 years old at the time of SP’ disappearance.
Peterson, Norma: Norma Peterson is Drew Peterson’s sister-in-law. She is married to Peterson’s brother, Paul.
Peterson, Paul: Drew Peterson’s brother. He is married to Norma Peterson. He testified before the Grand Jury on November 13, 2007.
Peterson, Stacy Ann (Cales): Stacy Ann (Cales) Peterson is the fourth wife of Drew Peterson, who has been named the prime suspect in her disappearance. She is the mother of Lacy and Anthony Peterson, and is the adoptive mother of Kathleen Savio’s sons, Thomas and Kristopher. She is the sister of Cassandra cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), and Lacy Cales (deceased), and half-sister (same mother) to Christina (Toutges) Ryan (deceased).
Stacy is the daughter of Anthony Cales and Christie Toutges Cales (missing since 3/11/1998).
Stacy disappeared on October 28, 2007. She last spoke to someone other than her husband at 10:28am that morning.
She was last seen by her sister, Cassandra at 11:30pm on the night of October 27, 2007.
Peterson, Stephen Paul: Stephen Peterson is the son of Drew Peterson and Carol Brown, Peterson’s first wife. He lives in Aurora, Illinois. He is an Oak Brook, Illinois Police Officer. He married Teresa Peterson in August 2007, who is a Federal Agent of the Inspector General’s Office for the U.S. Housing Department, HUD. Stacy Peterson did not attend the wedding. Stephen Peterson called in sick to work on the night of October 28, 2007. He took several days vacation during the month of November, during which time he went to Mexico for a “belated honeymoon,” and upon his return, he extended his vacation several times. His personnel records from the Oak Brook Police Department have been subpoenaed. He reportedly has received nearly $250,000 in funds that were transferred to him by his father, Drew Peterson.
He testified before the Grand Jury 11/7/07, 12/7/07, 12/13/07. On June 4, 2008, he took possession of eight of Drew’s weapons which were seized in November.
Peterson, Teresa: Teresa Peterson is the daughter-in-law of Drew Peterson. She married Stephen Peterson in August, 2007. She lives in Aurora, Illinois. She is a Federal Agent of the Inspector General’s Office for the U.S. Housing Department. She has been questioned by investigators as to Stephen’s whereabouts for the time surrounding Stacy’s disappearance.
Peterson, Thomas: Eldest son of Kathleen Savio and DP. He was adopted by Stacy after Kathleen’s death. Testified before Grand Jury 6/26/08.
Phelps, Matt: Crime writer who said during a radio interview at the end of June, 2008, that Drew Peterson and Joel Brodsky had a conversation with him and his agent (Peter Miller) about writing a book. Phelps contended that DP/JB suggested that the proposed book might imply Stacy had something to do with the death of Kathleen.
Piry, Kyle: Drew Peterson’s ex-fiancee. She was engaged to Peterson in 1981. She has stated that Peterson was controlling and manipulative, and that he stalked and harassed her. Testfied befor the GJ in April, 2008.
Pontarelli, Mary: Kathleen Savio’s next door neighbor and best friend. She reportedly was the first person to find Kathleen’s body, though this account has been disputed by Steve Carcerano. She is married to Thomas Pontarelli, and is the mother of Nick Pontarelli. GJ testimony January 3, 2008.
Pontarelli, Nick: Nick Pontarelli is the son of Mary and Thomas Pontarelli. At the time of Kathleen Savio’s death, he lived next door to the Savio home with his parents. He is a high school student. GJ testimony January 3, 2008.
Pontarelli, Thomas: Thomas Pontarelli is the husband of Mary Pontarelli and the father of Nick Pontarelli. At the time of Kathleen Savio’s death, Pontarelli lived next door to the Savio home. He reportedly was one of the first people to enter the Savio home at which time Kathleen’s body was found. Pontarelli testified before the Grand Jury on January 3, 2008.
Powers, Michael: Will County, Illnois Judge. On April 8, 2005, Will County Judge Michael Powers entered a judgment in the financial aspects of the divorce case. It awarded Drew Peterson the Blue Lightning Corp. and all the proceeds from the sale of the couple’s home, according to the court documents filed by Kavanagh. The judgment also mentions what seems to be a fourth life insurance policy. “(It) provided that Drew Peterson would not be obligated to fund any college expenses for the minor children of the parties due to the fact that life insurance on the life of Kathleen in the amount of $1 million had been payable to the children,” according to the document.
Pratl, Dennis: Police Officer. Member of the KS 2004 Coroners Jury. He told fellow jurors that DP was a charitable person, a good neighbor according to Walter Lee James, also a jury member. Drew denied knowing Officer Pratl in a Fox News interview 11/19/07.
Pretto, Jim: Jim Pretto is a member of the 2004 Coroners Jury investigating the Kathleen Savio’s death. In an interview 2/29/08, he said it took 45 minutes to decide herd eath was accidental, and he regrets the ruling, saying hindsight is 20/20. He said some members suspected the death was not accidental, but the decision had to be made on facts presented. Pictures showed bruising and the cut on Savio’s head, but there were no reports of domestic abuse or documentation of such presented.
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Raines, Christina: On-again, off-again girlfriend and fiancee who moved into Peterson’s house December 2008, with her two small children. Both she and Drew admit that they knew one another since Christina was a teen. Her engagement to Peterson was reported in January 2009. Soon afterwards she broke off the relationship and on national TV described the engagement as a “stunt”. Within weeks she was back with Drew once more, discussing marriage plans during radio appearances. Chrissy appeared before the GJ on February 5, 2009. Raines also visited Peterson in jail May 13, 2009 and reportedly continues to visit him.
Reimer, Richard: Attorney Richard Reimer represents the Bolingbrook Pension Board which issued Drew’s $6,068 monthly pension, beginning in November.
Rice, Ross: Ross Rice is a Spokesman for the FBI.
Robinson, Michael James: Michael James Robinson is a close friend of Drew Peterson. He has refused to take a polygraph. He is reported to have supplied Drew Peterson with a cell phone and to have exchanged notes with him during a silent conversation at Peterson’s house the day after Stacy disappeared. He testified before the Grand Jury January 2008, July 2008, and May 14, 2009.
Robinson, Paul: Paul Robinson is the brother of Michael J. Robinson, and is a friend of Drew Peterson. He reportedly has a history of drug related arrests.
Robison, Suzan: Suzan Robison is Kathleen Savio’s aunt. She has stated that the Savio family is offering $20,000 for information leading to an arrest for the death of Kathleen. She has stated that Peterson “was a very jealous, very controlling person,” and that “He followed her. He tracked her with GPS on her cell phone, called her constantly.”
Rock, Anthony “Bindy”: “Bindy” Rock, 68, was a central figure in an unsanctioned undercover investigation Drew Peterson undertook while he was on loan from the Bolingbrook Police Department to the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Squad in 1985. That investigation led to Peterson’s indictment on charges of official misconduct and failure to report a bribe.
Peterson was fired following his indictment when the Bolingbrook Police and Fire Commission found him guilty of those charges, as well as disobedience and conducting a self-assigned investigation. DP was reinstated.
Rock testified before the Grand Jury in February, 2008 and received immunity for his testimony.
Rosetto, Keith: Keith Rosetto is a former boyfriend of Stacy Peterson. They dated for about 2 months, six years ago (Stacy, 16, and Keith, 29) and broke up when Rosetto left for the Army. He testified before the Grand Jury on November 21, 2007.
Rosetto, Scott: Scott Rosetto is the twin brother of Keith Rosetto, and is a friend of Stacy Peterson. He is a registered nurse and lives in Shorewood, Illinois. Stacy reportedly called him three weeks prior to her disappearance. They exchanged what Rosetto has described as “racy, perverted text messages.”
Rosetto has stated that on October 19th, 2007 Stacy met up with him and other friends at a Denny’s Restaurant. Drew Peterson showed up at the restaurant, sat down at the table, and “He asked me how I would feel if my wife went off with another guy.” Rosetto testified before the Grand Jury on November 21, 2007.
Rozak, Daniel J.: Daniel Rozak is a Will County, Illinois Judge who signed the State’s Attorney’s Petition for Exhumation on the body of Kathleen Savio. Rozak also heard Brodsky’s request for the return of Peterson’s items that were seized during the search warrants (served on Peterson during the month of November 2007). He granted the request for the return of the IPods and several music CDs, but rejected the motion to return the guns, computers and vehicles.
5/7/09: Judge Daniel Rozak issued the warrant on first degree murder charge with $20 million bond as Glasgow requested.
Ryan, Christina Michelle (Toutges): Christina (“Tina”) (nee Toutges) Ryan was Stacy Peterson’s half-sister. Tina was married to James (Jamie) Ryan. She had two sons. Tina joked that she was an only child with 9 siblings (5 Cales children and 4 Kokas children)
Tina died 9/17/06 of colon cancer. Tina was cremated and her ashes were kept at the Peterson home until the time of Stacy’s disappearance, at which time Kerry and her husband Matthew retrieved them.
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Savio, Henry J.: Henry J. Savio is Kathleen’s father. He was appointed co-executor of KS’ estate 4/17/08.
Savio, Henry M.: Henry M. Savio is Kathleen Savio’s older brother.
Savio, Kathleen: Kathleen Savio was Drew Peterson’s 3rd wife. She is the mother of Thomas Peterson and Kristopher Peterson who were adopted by Stacy Peterson after Kathleen’s death. She was the daughter of Henry Savio and Mary Savio (deceased). She was found dead in her home on March 1, 2004, in a dry bathtub.
Her death was originally ruled an accidental drowning by a coroner’s jury. In November, 2007, her body was exhumed and new autopsies were perfromed–the first by Dr. Larry Blum, 11/13/07, acting for the state, and the second by Dr. Michael Baden, 11/16/07, acting for the family.
Blum’s findings were made public 2/21/08, manner of death homicide, cause of death drowning.
Immediately after his autopsy, Baden ruled Kathleen’s death was a homicide, with cause of death as drowning.
She had numerous abrasions and bruises on her body, as well as a 1-inch laceration on the back of her head.
Kathleen’s obituary:
Kathleen Savio
Age 40, passed away suddenly March 1, 2004 at her residence of eleven years in Bolingbrook, formerly of Glendale Heights.
She is survived by her loving children Thomas and Kristopher Peterson. Devoted daughter of Henry (Marcia) Savio. Sister of Anna Marie Savio-Doman, Susan M. Savio, Henry M. (Mary) Savio, and Nicholas Savio. Aunt of Charles H. Doman, Melissa (Tom) Moore, Michael E. Lisak, Angela M. Lisak, Elizabeth Savio, Robert Savio, And Noelle Savio. Niece of Mike Szpak. Dear friend of Steve Maniaci.
She is preceded in death by her Mother, Mary Savio.
Visitation Friday 3-9 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Chapel, 606 Townhall Dr. in Romeoville. Funeral Saturday, March 6, 2004, 9:30 a.m. from the funeral home chapel to St. Andrew Catholic Church for a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial. Interment to follow at Queen of Heaven Catholic Cemetery in Hillside.
Savio, Nick: Nick Savio is Kathleen Savio’s brother. He stated that Kathleen told him “He’ll [Peterson] kill me and make it look like an accident.”
Schoenstedt, Richard: On Feb. 27, 08, Will County Judge Schoenstedt granted Peterson’s request for the return of his cars and computers, as well as the firearms—provided he had a valid firearm owner’s identification card. Later that day, state police revoked his card at the request of Will County State’s Atty. James Glasgow. Ruled 5/22/08 that most of the guns could be returned to Drew via his son Stephen Peterson, who will maintain possession since DP’s FOID card was revoked by ISP.
Judge Schoenstedt was presiding when DP appeared in court for the arrainment 5/8/09, which was postponed.
Schoon, Jennifer: Ex-girlfriend of Steven Peterson. Lived with Steven at the Peterson home at the time of Kathleen’s death. Appeared at GJ 7/31/08. Represented by Atty Tom Glasgow.
Schori, Neil: At the time of Stacy Peterson’s disappearance, Schori was a Pastor of Community Care at Westbrook Christian Church in Bolingbrook. During an interview with Greta Van Susteren, Schori stated that he met Stacy at a coffee shop for counseling on August 31, 2007 and at that time she told him that Drew Peterson had killed Kathleen.
Selig, Glenn: Drew’s Publicist and founder of the Publicity Agency PR firm.
Simmons, Kerry (Kokas): Kerry (Kokas) Simmons is Christina Toutges Ryan’s half-sister. She is the daughter of Ron Kokas. Stacy considered Kerry her “step-sister.”
Simmons, Matthew: Matthew Simmons is Kerry (Kokas) Simmons’ husband. Stacy considered Matthew her “brother-in-law.”
Smith, Harry: Harry Smith is the attorney who handled Kathleen Savio’s divorce case, and was to handle Stacy’s as well. He broke his silence March 6, 2008 on the Roe Conn radio talk show, revealing that KS told him she had no will. He said Stacy contacted him 10/24 and 10/26/07, asked about dissolution. Appeared at GJ 6/12/08.
Springhill Suites Hotel: Stacy met Drew Peterson when she was working at the Springhill Suites Hotel in Bolingbrook as a hotel clerk.
Stark, Paula: Friend of Drew Peterson and wife of Leonard Wawczak. Stark went public as an ISP informant who wore a wire in order to record conversations with DP.
Stevenson, Kevin: Kevin Stevenson is a Deputy Coroner and is listed as a witness on the autopsy for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
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Taylor, Roy: Roy Taylor is the son of Sharon Bychowski, a friend of Stacy’s. Taylor has helped lead numerous water searches for Stacy.
Teppel, Ken: Lt. Ken Teppel is the Bolingbrook Police Department Spokesperson.
Tieber, Kristoffer: Attorney for Drew Peterson. Present May 5/22/08 for the decision hearing to return DP’s guns. Kris recently graduated with honors from Michigan State University College of Law, and works for his father’s law firm.
Tomczak, Jeffrey: Jeffrey Tomczak is a former Illinois State’s Attorney for Will County, and held this office at the time of Kathleen Savio’s death. According to Patrick O’Neil, in November 2007, “if a recent state law allowing coroners to bypass the jury process were in place in 2004, the ruling would have been different.” O’Neil said he had “every confidence the police agency [Illinois State Police] that investigated the case would present its reports to the Will County state’s attorney’s office for review.” Jeff Tomczak was state’s attorney at that time, and O’Neil said that any criminal charges would have been his responsibility, and that criminal charges could be lodged regardless of a coroner’s jury ruling.”
Toutges, Bob: Stacy’s maternal grandfather, who lives in an assisted living facility.
Toutges, Kyle J.: Stacy’s uncle, the brother of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales, Stacy’s mother. Testified before the Grand Jury 8/14/08.
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Van Nocker, Clinton Charles: Assistant for the Abood Law Firm. Granted daily, face-to-face access to Peterson while he is in jail.
VanOver, Mike: Mike VanOver, a Will County deputy coroner, was present at KS’ death investigation.
VanOver asked ISP detectives and CSI tech Robert Deel if there was any reason to believe the death was suspicious. They said “no”.
VanOver wrote in his report that he had notified his superiors that “the protocol was not being followed . . . because it was felt at that time by all parties that there were not signs of foul play or trauma for this death investigation.”
Varsek, Lawrence: Lawrence Varsek is one of the attorneys working for the Savios in the matter of KS’ will (successful 4/08) and the possible wrongful death case pending.
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Ward, Lisa: Lisa Ward is the daughter of Victoria Connolly, and formerly the step-daughter of Drew Peterson. She has reported that when Peterson was her step-father, Peterson tapped their home phones and was a strict disciplinarian, often utilizing a belt on her [Lisa] if she misbehaved. Testified before the GJ in May, 2008.
Watts, Steph: Formerly of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren and now a freelance reporter. Watts described to Fox News Chicago, how Joel Brodsky approached him with an offer: $200,000 for a story about Drew Peterson and Chrissy Raines, complete with the opportunity to videotape the two of them at home.
Wawczak, Lenny: In July of 2008 Len Wawczak and his wife, Paula Stark, went public with the news that they aided police investigators for seven months by wearing wires to secretly record conversations with Drew Peterson.
Wawczak later created an online female persona “Ashley” and tricked Peterson into making amorous overtures. The Yahoo Messenger conversations were posted on a public blog.
Wawczak confronted Drew in a parking lot July 25, 2008 and was arrested for battery. He claimed the confrontation resulted from Drew attempting to intimidate his son while they were getting haricuts at the same barbershop.
Wawczak appeared before the Grand Jury May 14, 2009.
White, Stephen D.: Will County Circuit Judge Stephen White was assigned to the case of the People vs. Drew Peteron on June 1, 2009. He also signed the warrant for Drew’s arrest on gun charges, May 21, 2008.
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Zidarich, Bruce: Bruce Zidarich is a friend of Cassandra Cales. He is reportedly the last person known to have spoken to Stacy before her disappearance. Zidarich states that he and Stacy were on the phone discussing plans to paint a house in Yorkville the day she was last seen, October, 28, 2007. He has stated that Stacy was depressed and was still laying in bed during their conversation. The phone call ended at 10:28am. Zidarich testified before the Grand Jury on January 24, 2008.
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