THE GRAND JURY

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-01-24 www.suntimes.com
January 24, 2008 Grand Jury scheduled
for next four months ILL "For the first time, the Will County state's attorney confirms a grand jury is investigating the disappearance of former Bolingbrook police sergeant Drew Peterson's fourth wife and the death of his third wife. State's attorney James Glasgow's office released a statement Thursday. It says the grand jury looking into the disappearance of Stacy Peterson and death of Kathleen Savio first convened in November. It's expected to continue for about four months. The office also says Illinois State Police have investigated more than 1,900 tips since Peterson disappeared in late October."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-01-31 Greta: On The Record
January 31, 2008

This transcript was posted on the Internet by the poster known as "Snicker" who watches Greta's OTR shows and generously transcribes them for many in the forum communities. Thank you Snicker ! Ric Mims admits he helped Peterson track Kathleen
December 03,
January 2004
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What Blue Dodge Truck? ILL Greta's "On The Record" Guest: Ric Mims
RIC MIMS: I have a blog and I'm putting up my story of my friendship with DP and the timeline after SP went missing. It can be found at www.richardmims.com We've had about 6,000 hits per day. I have a site administrator that helps me, but the writing and responding is mine. - GRETA: DId DP have any known access to her [Kathleen Savio] house at the time when she died? - RIC MIMS: I know that I watched her at work to be sure she did not leave while he went to her house to retrieve a few things. Don't know if was to retrieve something inside or outside. That would have been in late December 2003 or very early January 2004. He does know how to use a locksmith kit. Years ago we had that conversation. He has a little black case full of little picks--they look like dental tools. He showed me it when he was showing me his gun collection. He told me he was trained to use it. I've been before the GJ three times and I'm going back one more time that I know about. I've talked to SA about many things, such as whether DP did any parking ticket fixing and if the blue Dodge truck would fit into a garage with the camper top on it. (?) .

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-08 Will Co Circuit Court Case #
08CF000098 ILL ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 BATTERY/CAUSE BODILY 3 Preliminary
ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 INTIMIDATION/PHYSICAL 1 Preliminary
ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 DOMESTIC BTRY/PHYSICAL 2 Preliminary
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CHANGES NOTED 02/04/2008:
ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 BATTERY/CAUSE BODILY 3 Motions
ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 DOMESTIC BTRY/PHYSICAL 2 Motions
ROBINSON MICHAEL 2 8 8 405 930 08CF000098 0 INTIMIDATION/PHYSICAL 1 Motions

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-15 suburbanchicagonews
February 16, 2008

ALSO SEE:
The Bindy Rock Files Grand Jury Subpoena Served ILL 02/16/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "New subpoena served"
"A convicted cop killer reputed to have organized crime connections was subpoenaed to testify at the grand jury investigating the fate of Drew Peterson's last two wives. State police served Anthony "Bindy" Rock, 68, with his papers Friday, a source said. Contacted Friday night, Rock declined to comment. Rock was a central figure in an unsanctioned undercover investigation 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."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-15 suburbanchicagonews
February 16, 2008

ALSO SEE:
The Bindy Rock Files -- ILL 02/16/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "New subpoena served"
"[Anthony Bindy] Rock was a central figure in an unsanctioned undercover investigation 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. On different occasions, two appellate court judges ruled Peterson's firing was excessive. The criminal charges against him were dropped and he got his job back."
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"Peterson's trouble from two decades ago started when he revealed to his supervisors that he'd embarked on a solo narcotics investigation of [Anthony Bindy] Rock. A state police undercover officer was already working on Rock, according to court documents, but Peterson went ahead with his probe and failed to tell his superiors until it hit a dead end. "You had better take your guns off. I have something to say that's real bad," Peterson allegedly told his supervisors at the time. And Peterson's former supervisor with the narcotics squad, retired state police Lt. Col. Ronald Janota accused Peterson of leaking the state agent's identity to Rock."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-21 suburbanchicagonews
February 21, 2008

"The news left
[Drew] Peterson
dumbfounded."
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"He [Peterson] then excused himself, saying, “I got to make a bunch of calls.” Gee, NO
"Oh my God, oh my God! What am I gonna tell my kids?"
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Ringy Dingy
Ringy Dingy
Hello Joel? ILL 02/21/2008 (suburbanchicagonews.com) "Peterson's 3rd wife's death ruled a homicide"
"An autopsy performed on the three-year dead body of Drew Peterson’s third wife revealed the woman was a victim of a homicide — contradicting the results of a 2004 state police investigation."
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"The news left Peterson dumbfounded. “You’re kidding me,” said the embattled ex-cop moments after the results of the autopsy conducted on his third wife, Kathleen Savio, were released. “Unbelievable,” he said. “That’s hard to believe.” He then excused himself, saying, “I got to make a bunch of calls.” He said he is prepared to go to jail if the police show up at his door to arrest him. “Let them do it,” Peterson said. “Everything’s ready. Everything’s in place. “Let them do their thing,” he added, almost daring police and prosecutors to pull the trigger on charges. “The thing is, do what you got to do,” he said defiantly. “You roll the dice, I’ll roll the dice.”

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-21 suburbanchicagonews
February 21, 2008

Drew Peterson:
“I always liked Bindy, just because he was a character,” he said. “He was a known criminal, but he had a personality that made him fun to work.”
ALSO SEE:
The Bindy Rock Files "[John] Schrock [Bindy's Attorney] did accuse Peterson of “shaking Bindy down for money” in 1985"
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Immunity from prosecution! ILL 02/21/2008 (suburbanchicagonews.com) "Peterson's 3rd wife's death ruled a homicide"
"Also on Thursday [02/21/2008], convicted cop killer Anthony “Bindy” Rock appeared before that grand jury, a pair of sources said. Confronted at the office of his attorney, John Schrock, neither he nor his lawyer would confirm or deny that Rock testified.The sources said the 68-year-old Rock, who is reputed to have organized crime connections, received immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony. Again, neither man would confirm this was the case.
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"Schrock did accuse Peterson of “shaking Bindy down for money” in 1985, when Peterson was an undercover officer with the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Squad. Peterson dismissed the allegation, saying, “It doesn’t matter. Whatever he says don’t mean nothing.” Peterson did express his appreciation for Rock. “I always liked Bindy, just because he was a character,” he said. “He was a known criminal, but he had a personality that made him fun to work."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-27 www.foxnews.com
February 27, 2008 Christopher and Thomas Peterson served Grand Jury Subpoenas ILL 02/28/2008 (www.foxnews.com) "Drew Peterson's Sons Receive Grand Jury Subpoenas"
"Drew Peterson's two sons with third wife Kathleen Savio are expected to appear Thursday morning [02/28/2008] before a grand jury investigating the death of their mother, FOX News' Greta Van Susteren reported. Sources close to the Peterson investigation told Van Susteren four police officers arrived at the ex-police sergeant's house at 9 a.m. Wednesday [02/27/2008]. Peterson answered the door and they asked to see 13-year-old Christopher and 15-year-old Tom. When they came to the door, police served them each with a grand jury subpoenas." - "Peterson is reportedly attempting to hire a lawyer for the two boys.

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-28 abcnews.go.com
February 28, 2008 "Kristopher and Thomas Peterson given immunity to testify" ILL 02/28/2008 (abcnews.go.com) "Peterson's Children to Testify at Grand Jury"
"Two of Drew Peterson's children from his marriage to Kathleen Savio have been subpoenaed to testify in front of the grand jury investigating his possible involvement in her death and the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacey Peterson, ABC News has learned. The two boys, Tom, 15, and Christopher, 13, were served with subpoenas Wednesday and were granted immunity in return for their testimony. They are currently living with their father."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-28 gretawire.foxnews
February 28, 2008 From Greta's Blog
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Kristopher and Thomas Peterson did not testify today at the Grand Jury ILL 02/28/2008 (gretawire.foxnews.com) "UPDATE…..DREW PETERSON STORY"
February 28th, 2008 2:38 PM Eastern - by Greta Van Susteren
"We have just learned: ...the boys of Drew Peterson, subpoenaed yesterday morning to testify before the grand jury at 9am this morning did NOT testify. Their testimony has been postponed. We are attempting to get more information. My guess? that the boys hired a lawyer and that the lawyer got it postponed in order that he could debrief the boys and advise them of their rights etc…this would be routine reason to postpone."
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"UPDATE: 2:59pm - It was just confirmed to me the reason for the postponement of the boys’ grand jury testimony - it is so that they can get a lawyer to advise them or their rights and to explain the grand jury process to them. They will not get individual lawyers but rather the boys will share one."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-02-29 suburbanchicagonews
February 29, 2008 Brodsky "said a special agent with the state police made the deal to keep the children away from the grand jury" ILL 02/29/2008 (www.suburbanchicagonews.com) "Peterson's sons to face grand jury"
"The state police welshed on Drew Peterson, the lawyer for the suspected killer said Thursday, and moved to drag his teenage sons before a grand jury after assuring him otherwise. They're already been interviewed at length by the child advocacy center," Peterson's attorney, Joel Brodsky said of the ex-cop's teenage sons, Thomas and Kristopher. "Drew allowed that so they wouldn't have to go before the grand jury. "They've doing it anyway," Brodsky said. "So they're going back on their word." Brodsky, who made his comments en route to John F. Kennedy airport after appearing with Peterson on the "Today" show, said a special agent with the state police made the deal to keep the children away from the grand jury. The two boys reportedly were to be called before the grand jury Thursday but the appearance was canceled. "I wish I could comment on the delay," Brodsky said. "There's a court order prohibiting me from commenting."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-05 suburbanchicagonews
March 5, 2008 Robert Novelle is Peterson boys new attorney ILL 03/5/2008 (suburbanchicagonews.com) "Sons won't appear before grand jury"
"Drew Peterson's teenage sons once again avoided an appearance before the grand jury, their father said Wednesday. The two young men -- Thomas, 15, and Kristopher, 13 -- were served last week with subpoenas but would not be called to appear at the scheduled session Thursday. Peterson's attorney, Joel Brodsky, confirmed that postponement but declined to comment. On Wednesday, Brodsky said the Peterson sons are being represented by Chicago attorney Robert Novelle. Novelle failed to return a call for comment. Brodsky credited Novelle for the postponement."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-14 Will Co Circuit Court Case #
08CF000098 ILL ROBINSON MICHAEL 3 14 8 404 930 08CF000098 0 BATTERY/CAUSE BODILY 3 Pretrial
ROBINSON MICHAEL 3 14 8 404 930 08CF000098 0 DOMESTIC BTRY/PHYSICAL 2 Pretrial
ROBINSON MICHAEL 3 14 8 404 930 08CF000098 0 INTIMIDATION/PHYSICAL 1 Pretrial

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-20 www.nbc5.com
March 20, 2008 Peterson's mother subpoenaed ILL 03/20/2008 (www.nbc5.com) "Drew Peterson's Mother Called Before Grand Jury"
"Drew Peterson's mother has been subpoenaed to testify in front of a grand jury investigating the disappearance of her daughter-in-law." - "Family members are fighting Peterson's mother's subpoena. They said she suffers from Alzheimer's disease"

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-20 www.suntimes.com
March 20, 2008

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"Peterson's parents offered little other information to reporters. "You guys are vultures," Al Morphey said as he and his wife walked away."
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Drew Peterson's Mother and Step-Father appeared before the Grand Jury
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PETERSON:
"It's simply harassment" ILL 03/20/2008 (www.suntimes.com) "Drew's parents talk to grand jury"
"Drew Peterson's parents don't know what happened to his missing fourth wife. That's what his mother and stepfather, Betty and Al Morphey, told reporters on Thursday after they testified in front of the Will County grand jury investigating Stacy Peterson's Oct. 28 disappearance. "I have no idea. Do you?" Al Morphey replied when asked by a reporter if the couple knew where Stacy was. Neither would comment on what they were asked about during their grand jury appearance, though Betty Morphey said she believed Stacy still could return home safely."
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"Peterson said Thursday he's "pretty pissed off" his mother and stepfather were called before the grand jury, saying they have no information about Stacy Peterson's disappearance or Savio's death. "It's simply harassment," he said. "They're old folks who don't have anything to do with anything."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-20 southtownstar.com
March 21, 2008

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"She [Betty Morphey] later asked a photographer for the pictures he was taking of her. "We want 10 copies of each," she said. "We didn't do nothing."
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"Al Morphey is the father of Thomas Morphey, Peterson's stepbrother, who allegedly has said he helped Peterson remove a large blue barrel from his bedroom" ILL 03/21/2008 (www.southtownstar.com) "Drew's mom, stepdad testify"
"Drew Peterson's mother and stepfather appeared Thursday [03/20/08] before a Will County grand jury in what the embattled ex-cop believes was nothing more than an attempt to irritate him. Peterson's mother, Betty Morphey, and stepfather, Albert Morphey, would not discuss their testimony."
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"But Stacy Peterson's mother-in-law is optimistic the young woman might return. "We hope so," said Betty Morphey as she and her husband walked to their car in a downtown Joliet parking lot. She later asked a photographer for the pictures he was taking of her. "We want 10 copies of each," she said. "We didn't do nothing."
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"Al Morphey is the father of Thomas Morphey, Peterson's stepbrother, who allegedly has said he helped Peterson remove a large blue barrel from his bedroom to his vehicle hours after Stacy Peterson last was seen alive. Al Morphey refused on Thursday to talk about what role Thomas Morphey may have played in Stacy Peterson's disappearance."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-27 suburbanchicagonews
March 28, 2008

Pastor Neil Schori Finally, Pastor Schori testifies before the Grand Jury! ILL 03/28/2008 "Peterson Friends called to Grand Jury but didn't testify"
"A minister -- who previously said Stacy Peterson confided in him about her husband killing his third wife -- appeared before a grand jury Thursday. Neil Schori was a minister at Westbrook Christian Church in Bolingbrook, when Stacy supposedly told him about her husband, Drew Peterson, coming clean about killing Kathleen Savio. In December, Schori said Stacy made her shocking revelation during a meeting between the two of them in a Bolingbrook coffee shop. Schori said Stacy blurted out the shocking accusation in August. She was last seen alive about two months later." - "Schori declined to comment on what he discussed in front of the grand jury as he departed Thursday afternoon. Schori no longer works at the Bolingbrook church. After the meeting with Stacy, he moved on to head up Naperville Christian Church."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-27 chicagotribune.com
March 28, 2008 Savio Autopsy Pathologist testifies at Grand Jury ILL 03/28/2008 "Forensic pathologist who examined Kathleen Savio's body before GJ"
"A Will County special grand jury convened to investigate the death of Drew Peterson's third wife, Kathleen Savio, and the disappearance of his fourth wife, Stacy, heard Thursday from a doctor who autopsied Savio, a source said. Dr. Larry W. Blum is the forensic pathologist who performed the Nov. 13 autopsy. In his report, he determined that "compelling evidence exists to support the conclusions that the cause of death . . . was drowning and further, that the manner of death was homicide."

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-03-27 suburbanchicagonews
March 28, 2008

Peterson Friends Peterson friends called to testify at Grand Jury
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These same friends babysat for Peterson on 02/28/08 ILL 03/28/2008 "Peterson Friends called to Grand Jury but didn't testify"
"Friends of Peterson - Two of the sources are a husband and wife recently seen in Peterson's company. The couple assisted him in retrieving his vehicles from the state police last week after a judge ordered them to be returned, and they watched the Peterson children when Peterson went to New York to appear on the "Today" show. The couple have declined to identify themselves other than to say they are friends of Peterson. They said they were called to the grand jury Thursday morning but soon after arriving were told they would not be testifying."
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Photo Caption: 'A husband (front) and wife who are friends with Drew Peterson leave the Emco building on Thursday in Joliet after they were called to testify before the grand jury. A reporter (back) questions the woman, who said the couple were sent home without testifying. (Joe Hosey/Herald News Staff)

[Lorie Taylor]

2008-04-03 mysuburbanlife.com
April 3, 2008

"I never thought I’d have to be here after all this time,” Piry said after her testimony." Peterson ex-fiancee testifies before Grand Jury
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Drew Peterson has denied Piry’s allegations ILL 04/03/2008 (mysuburbanlife.com) "Peterson’s ex-wife, ex-fiancée appear before grand jury"
"Drew Peterson’s past and present collided Thursday as his second wife and ex-fiancée appeared before a Will County grand jury investigating the mysterious fates of wives No. 3 and 4. Kyle Piry, who was briefly engaged to Peterson in the early 1980s, confirmed she testified Thursday but declined to comment further. “I never thought I’d have to be here after all this time,” Piry said after her testimony. “I didn’t think I was that relevant.”
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"In previous interviews with media outlets, Piry recounted her relationship with the former Bolingbrook police sergeant. Piry said she broke off their engagement after four months because she wasn’t ready to get married. In a December interview with MSNBC, Piry said Peterson followed her for months after the break-up and issued her tickets for trivial traffic violations, including driving with bald tires."