Post by Lorie Taylor on Apr 17, 2008 20:12:53 GMT -6
Important Names & Facts
A crash course in the case....
Aikin, Candace: Stacy Peterson's aunt from El Monte, CA. 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.
Alcox, Sheryl: Thomas Morphey's girlfriend. Formerly employed by Bolingbrook Police Dept.
Allen, James Jeffrey: James Jeffrey Allen is 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.
Baden, Michael M., M.D.: Forensic Pathologist; Medical Examiner for 45 years and has performed more than 20,000 medico-legal autopsies. He performed the 3rd autopsy on Kathleen Savio's body (the 2nd autopsy after her body was exhumed in November, 2007). He ruled that the cause of death was drowning and that the manner of death was homicide.
Beck, Alexander H.: Alexander 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.
Belcher, Bill, Jr.: Bill Belcher, Jr. is listed as a witness on autopsy report of Kathleen Savio, March 1, 2004.
Blum, Larry, Dr.: Forensic Pathologist. He performed the 2nd autopsy on Kathleen Savio's body (the 1st autopsy after her body was exhumed in November, 2007). His findings have not yet been released to the public.
Bolden, Raymond: Special Prosecutor at the time of Drew Peterson being fired from the Bolingbrook Police Department in 1985.
Bosco, Pamela Kay: Pam Bosco is the spokeswoman for Stacy Peterson's family. She is the legal guardian to Cassandra Cales (Stacy's sister). She is the owner of PetKing Industries.
Brenczewski, Bob: Bob Brenczeqski is the Will County, Illinois Chief Deputy Coroner.
Brodsky, Joel: Joel Brodsky is Drew Peterson's defense attorney. He is partners with Reem Odeh at their law firm, Brodsky & Odeh. He has 25 years experience practicing law. He is a graduate of Mather High School, Drake University, and DePaul University's School of Law. His brother, David Brodsky, is a judge in Lake County, Illinois. Brodsky has never defended a client in a homicide case.
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.
Brown, David: David Brown is married to Carol Brown, Drew Peterson's first wife.
Bychowski, Sharon: Sharon Bychowski lives next door to the Peterson home. She is one of Stacy's close friends and confidants. She testified before the Grand Jury on January 3, 2008 and was scheduled to return on January 24, 2008; it is unclear whether or not she testified again on the 24th.
Cales, Anthony McKenzie: Anthony Cales is Stacy Peterson's father. He was married to Christie Marie (nee Toutges) Cales who went missing in 1998. He was also married to Linda June (Olson) Cales. His other children include Cassandra Cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), and Lacy Cales (deceased).
Cales, Cassandra: Cassandra Cales is Stacy Peterson's sister. Cassandra reported Stacy missing in the early morning hours of October 29, 2007.
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 the mother of Christina Michelle (Toutges) Ryan (deceased), Jessica Cales (deceased), Lacy Cales (deceased), Yelton Cales, and Cassandra Cales.
Cales, Gary: Gary Cales is Stacy's uncle. He lives in Hemet, CA. He is the brother of Anthony Cales.
Cales, Jessica: Jessica Cales is 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: Lacy Ann Cales is 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 McKenzie Cales.
Cales, Yelton: Yelton Cales is Stacy's brother. He is 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.
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, Steve: Steve Carcerano is Drew Peterson's friend and spokesperson, and 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.
Carroll, James B.: James B. Carroll is Drew Peterson's uncle. He was listed as Executor of the Estate on a "Will" for Kathleen Savio and Drew Peterson. The "Will" was found more than one year after Kathleen's death.
Carroll, John Paul: John Paul Carroll is Drew Peterson's attorney. He is also a private investigator.
Cesare, Steve: Steve Cesare is Stacy's friend. Steve is a magician and owns Chezaday. He received an email from Stacy on October 17, 2007, in which she (Stacy) 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 wanted to drive Stacy to see Christina while she was in the hospital in Peoria, but Drew would not allow it. 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: Ralph Chira was 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.: Roger Claar is the 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.
Diehl, Bob: Bob Diehl works for the Illinois State Police. He is listed as a witness on an autopsy report for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Dobrich, Carl: Carl Dobrich is a 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: Anna Marie Doman is Kathleen Savio's sister.
Doman, Charles (Charlie) H.: Charlie Doman is Kathleen Savio's nephew.
Doman, Melissa: Melissa Doman is Kathleen Savio's niece.
Doman, Susan M.: Susan Doman is Kathleen Savio's sister.
Dorencz, Mark: Mark Dorencz is an Illinois State Police Trooper, District 5.
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."
Glasgow, James W.: James W. Glasgow is the States Attorney for Will County, Illinois. He began practicing law in 1981.
Grabiec, Edwin B.: Edwin B. Grabiec is a 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: Luis Gutierrez is a Master Sargeant with the Illinois State Police.
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." Hardy did not see the death scene, yet he told the coroner's jury, "And our investigation shows that basically, after the coroner's report and toxicology that she died from drowning," Hardy says" - "We believe that the laceration from her -- that she sustained to the back of her head was caused by a fall in the tub," Hardy said. "There was nothing to lead us to believe that anything else occurred." He also told the jury that they (ISP) were waiting for phone records to confirm Drew Peterson's alibi, and told them that the records had been requested. They had not been. He went on to tell the jury that it takes a long time to receive phone records.
Holt, Jamie: Jamie Holt is Stacy's friend.
Holt, Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn Holt is Stacy's friend and was the babysitter for the Peterson children.
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 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.
Kaupas, Kenneth: Kenneth Kaupas is a Captain with the Illinois State Police and is the District Commander for District 5, which serves Grundy, Kendall and Will Counties.
Kavanagh, D i c k: D i c k Kavanagh is an attorney and public administrator of Will County. Kavanagh had concerns regarding the disposal of property according to the "Will" that was presented by Drew Peterson as being Kathleen Savio's, but which was not "found" until more than one year after Kathleen's death.
Kaye, Jen: Jen Kaye is Stacy's friend.
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.
Laatz, Anthony: Anthony Laatz is a friend of Cassandra Cales. He runs the FindStacyPeterson.com website.
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.
Maniaci, Steve: Steve Maniaci is listed in Kathleen Savio's "dear friend," and it is speculated that Maniaci was Kathleen's boyfriend at the time of 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.: Walter Martinek is a 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.
Maves, James: James Mavy is a close friend of the Cales family and was Stacy's guardian at one time.
McCants, Kevin: Kevin McCants is an attorney for Cassandra Cales. Kevin McCants has been practicing law for the last 14 years and is an active member of the District of Columbia Bar. Attorney McCants experience includes Post-Graduate Forensic Science work and clerkships with the Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice, Illinois Attorney Generals Office, and the District of Columbia Court. Attorney McCants is also 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.
McGury, Chief Raymond: Chief Ray McGury is Chief of Police for the Village of Bolingbrook. He became chief in 2005.
Mims, Richard (Ric): Ric Mims was Drew Peterson's friend for 27 years. Mims stayed at the Peterson home during the first few days after Stacy disappeared. He sold his story to the National Enquirer. He has testified before the Grand Jury three times, on December 6, 2007, December 20, 2007, and was scheduled to return on January 24, 2008, however it is unclear as to whether he actually testified on January 24, 2008. He has stopped all communication with Peterson, is in hiding and has a bodyguard.
Mitchell, Bryan, M.D.: Bryan Mitchell is listed as the examining physician on the autopsy report for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Morelli, Alex J.: Alex J. Morelli is a Boling brook 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: Fred Morelli was 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, Betty: Betty Morphey is Drew Peterson's mother. She is married to Albert Morphey. She is 79 years old.
Morphey, Thomas C.: Thomas Morphey is Drew Peterson's step-brother, and is the son of Albert Morphey. On the night of October 28th, Morphey reportedly was picked up by Peterson in a park. They went to a coffee shop, arriving at 7:37pm, and talked for a period of time. It is reported that Peterson then left Morphey at the coffee shop, left his (Peterson's) cell phone on the table and told Morphey not to answer it if it rang. The phone did ring and the name that appeared was "Stacy." Shortly thereafter, Peterson returned to the coffee shop, picked up Morphey around 9:21pm and they went to the Peterson home. Morphey reportedly 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, in an effort to "protect his family." He was rushed to the hospital. He has been in protective custody since that time.
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.
Odeh, Reem: Reem Odeh is one of Drew Peterson's attorneys. She is partners with Joel Brodsky at their firm, Brodsky & Odeh.
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.: Charles Pelkie is the Spokesman for the Will County State's Attorney's Office, under the direction of James B. Glasgow.
Peterson, Anthony: Anthony Peterson is the son of Stacy and Drew Peterson. He is 4 years old.
Peterson, Drew Walter: 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 atended 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: 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. His birthdate is January 5, 1954. 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 appeared before the Grand Jury on November 7, 2007, at which time he pleaded the 5th Amendment.
Peterson, Eric Drew: Eric Peterson is 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 "out of fear" of his father.
Peterson, Kristopher: Kristopher Peterson is the 11 year old 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.
Peterson, Lacy: Lacy Peterson is the daughter of Stacy and Drew Peterson. She is 2 years old.
Peterson, Norma: Norma Peterson is Drew Peterson's sister-in-law. She is married to Peterson's brother, Paul.
Peterson, Paul: Paul Peterson is 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 reason we are here. She is the wife of Drew Peterson, who has been named the prime suspect in her disappearance. She is the mother to 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). She is the daughter of Anthony Cales and Christie Toutges Cales (missing since 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.ederal agent for 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 sent 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 on December 13, 2007 and ____________.
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.
Piry, Kyle: Kyle Piry is 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 her.
Pontarelli, Mary: Mary Pontarelli was 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.
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.
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: Michael Powers is a 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.
Rice, Ross: Ross Rice is a Spokesman for the FBI.
Robinson, Michael James.: Michael James Robinson is a close friend of Drew Peterson. He is 34 years old and lives in Bolingbrook. He has refused to take a polygraph. On January 14, 2008, he was arrested for domestic battery, misdemeanor battery and witness intimidation. He allegedly choked his ex-girlfriend over an argument about a telephone call, dragged her into the apartment of another woman and choked the ex-girlfriend again. In the melee, he hit the two other women multiple times in the face. The witness intimidation charges stems from a phone call he made to one of the women in which he threatened her if she should speak to investigators about Peterson. He testified before the Grand Jury for the second time on January 17, 2008. (I am unsure of the date of his first Grand Jury appearance, and whether or not he actually appeared on January 17th, or if he is scheduled to testify at a later date.) His court date for the above-mentioned offenses is February 8, 2008.
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."
Rosetto, Keith: Keith Rosetto is a former boyfriend of Stacy Peterson. They dated for about 2 months, many years ago 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 3 weeks prior to her disappearance. They exchanged what Rosetto has described as "racy text messages." Rosetto and some other friends met with Stacy at a Denny's Restaurant on October 19th, 2007. Drew Peterson showed up at the restaurant, in uniform. He confronted the group inside, after having circled the restaurant parking lot several times. It is believed that Peterson is/was attempting to frame Scott Rosetto with Stacy's disappearance. 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.
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. She was the daughter of Christie Toutges Cales and Ron Kokas. She was also the half sister of Cassandra Cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), Lacy Cales (deceased), Kerry Kokas Simmons, and Debby Kokas Forgue. (Simmons and Forgue are daughters of Ron Kokas, and are not the daughters of Christie Cales.) She died in 2006 of colon cancer. Drew Peterson would not allow Stacy to drive with Steve Cesare to Tina's bedside when Tina was in the hospital. 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.
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. 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, acting for the state, and the second by Dr. Michael Baden, acting for the family. Blum's findings have not yet been made public. 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. The Grand Jury is investigating her death and has heard testimony from several people regarding how Kathleen's body was found.
Savio, Henry M.: Henry M. Savio is Kathleen Savio's older brother.
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."
Schori, Neil: Neil Schori was Stacy's Pastor. At the time of Stacy's disappearance, Schori was a Pastor of Community Care at Westbrook Christian Church in Bolingbrook. He is currently the Pastor of Naperville Christian Church (as of November 2007). Stacy met with Schori at Starbuck's on August 31, 2007. Several days after Stacy's disappearance, Schori came forward and stated that Stacy had told him at the Starbuck's meeting that Drew Peterson had killed Kathleen. Stacy related that she awoke during the night and Peterson was not in the bed with her, so she began calling Peterson's cell phone. Stacy related that she heard noises downstairs and found Peterson standing near the washing machine in his black SWAT clothing. Peterson reportedly had a bag of women's clothing. Peterson stripped down and put his clothing into the washing machine. Peterson told Stacy that the police would be coming soon to ask questions and that she was to tell them that he had been home all night. Peterson told Stacy that "it [Kathleen's death] was the perfect crime."
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."
Springhill Suites Hotel: Stacy met Drew Peterson when she was working at the Springhill Suites Hotel in Bolingbrook as a hotel clerk.
Stevenson, Kevin: Kevin Stevenson is a Deputy Coroner and is listed as a witness on the autopsy for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Taylor, Roy: Roy Taylor is the son of Sharon Bychowski, a friend of Stacy's. Taylor has helped to lead many of the searches for Stacy.
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, Kyle J.: Kyle Toutges is Stacy's uncle. He is the brother of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales, Stacy's mother.
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.
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. The phone call ended at 10:28am on the morning of October 28, 2007. Zidarich states that he and Stacy were discussing plans to paint a house in Yorkville that day. He has stated that Stacy was depressed and was still laying in bed during their conversation. Zidarich testified before the Grand Jury on January 24, 2008.
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Aikin, Candace: Stacy Peterson's aunt from El Monte, CA. 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.
Alcox, Sheryl: Thomas Morphey's girlfriend. Formerly employed by Bolingbrook Police Dept.
Allen, James Jeffrey: James Jeffrey Allen is 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.
Baden, Michael M., M.D.: Forensic Pathologist; Medical Examiner for 45 years and has performed more than 20,000 medico-legal autopsies. He performed the 3rd autopsy on Kathleen Savio's body (the 2nd autopsy after her body was exhumed in November, 2007). He ruled that the cause of death was drowning and that the manner of death was homicide.
Beck, Alexander H.: Alexander 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.
Belcher, Bill, Jr.: Bill Belcher, Jr. is listed as a witness on autopsy report of Kathleen Savio, March 1, 2004.
Blum, Larry, Dr.: Forensic Pathologist. He performed the 2nd autopsy on Kathleen Savio's body (the 1st autopsy after her body was exhumed in November, 2007). His findings have not yet been released to the public.
Bolden, Raymond: Special Prosecutor at the time of Drew Peterson being fired from the Bolingbrook Police Department in 1985.
Bosco, Pamela Kay: Pam Bosco is the spokeswoman for Stacy Peterson's family. She is the legal guardian to Cassandra Cales (Stacy's sister). She is the owner of PetKing Industries.
Brenczewski, Bob: Bob Brenczeqski is the Will County, Illinois Chief Deputy Coroner.
Brodsky, Joel: Joel Brodsky is Drew Peterson's defense attorney. He is partners with Reem Odeh at their law firm, Brodsky & Odeh. He has 25 years experience practicing law. He is a graduate of Mather High School, Drake University, and DePaul University's School of Law. His brother, David Brodsky, is a judge in Lake County, Illinois. Brodsky has never defended a client in a homicide case.
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.
Brown, David: David Brown is married to Carol Brown, Drew Peterson's first wife.
Bychowski, Sharon: Sharon Bychowski lives next door to the Peterson home. She is one of Stacy's close friends and confidants. She testified before the Grand Jury on January 3, 2008 and was scheduled to return on January 24, 2008; it is unclear whether or not she testified again on the 24th.
Cales, Anthony McKenzie: Anthony Cales is Stacy Peterson's father. He was married to Christie Marie (nee Toutges) Cales who went missing in 1998. He was also married to Linda June (Olson) Cales. His other children include Cassandra Cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), and Lacy Cales (deceased).
Cales, Cassandra: Cassandra Cales is Stacy Peterson's sister. Cassandra reported Stacy missing in the early morning hours of October 29, 2007.
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 the mother of Christina Michelle (Toutges) Ryan (deceased), Jessica Cales (deceased), Lacy Cales (deceased), Yelton Cales, and Cassandra Cales.
Cales, Gary: Gary Cales is Stacy's uncle. He lives in Hemet, CA. He is the brother of Anthony Cales.
Cales, Jessica: Jessica Cales is 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: Lacy Ann Cales is 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 McKenzie Cales.
Cales, Yelton: Yelton Cales is Stacy's brother. He is 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.
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, Steve: Steve Carcerano is Drew Peterson's friend and spokesperson, and 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.
Carroll, James B.: James B. Carroll is Drew Peterson's uncle. He was listed as Executor of the Estate on a "Will" for Kathleen Savio and Drew Peterson. The "Will" was found more than one year after Kathleen's death.
Carroll, John Paul: John Paul Carroll is Drew Peterson's attorney. He is also a private investigator.
Cesare, Steve: Steve Cesare is Stacy's friend. Steve is a magician and owns Chezaday. He received an email from Stacy on October 17, 2007, in which she (Stacy) 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 wanted to drive Stacy to see Christina while she was in the hospital in Peoria, but Drew would not allow it. 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: Ralph Chira was 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.: Roger Claar is the 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.
Diehl, Bob: Bob Diehl works for the Illinois State Police. He is listed as a witness on an autopsy report for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Dobrich, Carl: Carl Dobrich is a 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: Anna Marie Doman is Kathleen Savio's sister.
Doman, Charles (Charlie) H.: Charlie Doman is Kathleen Savio's nephew.
Doman, Melissa: Melissa Doman is Kathleen Savio's niece.
Doman, Susan M.: Susan Doman is Kathleen Savio's sister.
Dorencz, Mark: Mark Dorencz is an Illinois State Police Trooper, District 5.
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."
Glasgow, James W.: James W. Glasgow is the States Attorney for Will County, Illinois. He began practicing law in 1981.
Grabiec, Edwin B.: Edwin B. Grabiec is a 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: Luis Gutierrez is a Master Sargeant with the Illinois State Police.
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." Hardy did not see the death scene, yet he told the coroner's jury, "And our investigation shows that basically, after the coroner's report and toxicology that she died from drowning," Hardy says" - "We believe that the laceration from her -- that she sustained to the back of her head was caused by a fall in the tub," Hardy said. "There was nothing to lead us to believe that anything else occurred." He also told the jury that they (ISP) were waiting for phone records to confirm Drew Peterson's alibi, and told them that the records had been requested. They had not been. He went on to tell the jury that it takes a long time to receive phone records.
Holt, Jamie: Jamie Holt is Stacy's friend.
Holt, Kaitlyn: Kaitlyn Holt is Stacy's friend and was the babysitter for the Peterson children.
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 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.
Kaupas, Kenneth: Kenneth Kaupas is a Captain with the Illinois State Police and is the District Commander for District 5, which serves Grundy, Kendall and Will Counties.
Kavanagh, D i c k: D i c k Kavanagh is an attorney and public administrator of Will County. Kavanagh had concerns regarding the disposal of property according to the "Will" that was presented by Drew Peterson as being Kathleen Savio's, but which was not "found" until more than one year after Kathleen's death.
Kaye, Jen: Jen Kaye is Stacy's friend.
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.
Laatz, Anthony: Anthony Laatz is a friend of Cassandra Cales. He runs the FindStacyPeterson.com website.
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.
Maniaci, Steve: Steve Maniaci is listed in Kathleen Savio's "dear friend," and it is speculated that Maniaci was Kathleen's boyfriend at the time of 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.: Walter Martinek is a 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.
Maves, James: James Mavy is a close friend of the Cales family and was Stacy's guardian at one time.
McCants, Kevin: Kevin McCants is an attorney for Cassandra Cales. Kevin McCants has been practicing law for the last 14 years and is an active member of the District of Columbia Bar. Attorney McCants experience includes Post-Graduate Forensic Science work and clerkships with the Wisconsin Supreme Court Chief Justice, Illinois Attorney Generals Office, and the District of Columbia Court. Attorney McCants is also 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.
McGury, Chief Raymond: Chief Ray McGury is Chief of Police for the Village of Bolingbrook. He became chief in 2005.
Mims, Richard (Ric): Ric Mims was Drew Peterson's friend for 27 years. Mims stayed at the Peterson home during the first few days after Stacy disappeared. He sold his story to the National Enquirer. He has testified before the Grand Jury three times, on December 6, 2007, December 20, 2007, and was scheduled to return on January 24, 2008, however it is unclear as to whether he actually testified on January 24, 2008. He has stopped all communication with Peterson, is in hiding and has a bodyguard.
Mitchell, Bryan, M.D.: Bryan Mitchell is listed as the examining physician on the autopsy report for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Morelli, Alex J.: Alex J. Morelli is a Boling brook 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: Fred Morelli was 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, Betty: Betty Morphey is Drew Peterson's mother. She is married to Albert Morphey. She is 79 years old.
Morphey, Thomas C.: Thomas Morphey is Drew Peterson's step-brother, and is the son of Albert Morphey. On the night of October 28th, Morphey reportedly was picked up by Peterson in a park. They went to a coffee shop, arriving at 7:37pm, and talked for a period of time. It is reported that Peterson then left Morphey at the coffee shop, left his (Peterson's) cell phone on the table and told Morphey not to answer it if it rang. The phone did ring and the name that appeared was "Stacy." Shortly thereafter, Peterson returned to the coffee shop, picked up Morphey around 9:21pm and they went to the Peterson home. Morphey reportedly 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, in an effort to "protect his family." He was rushed to the hospital. He has been in protective custody since that time.
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.
Odeh, Reem: Reem Odeh is one of Drew Peterson's attorneys. She is partners with Joel Brodsky at their firm, Brodsky & Odeh.
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.: Charles Pelkie is the Spokesman for the Will County State's Attorney's Office, under the direction of James B. Glasgow.
Peterson, Anthony: Anthony Peterson is the son of Stacy and Drew Peterson. He is 4 years old.
Peterson, Drew Walter: 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 atended 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: 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. His birthdate is January 5, 1954. 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 appeared before the Grand Jury on November 7, 2007, at which time he pleaded the 5th Amendment.
Peterson, Eric Drew: Eric Peterson is 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 "out of fear" of his father.
Peterson, Kristopher: Kristopher Peterson is the 11 year old 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.
Peterson, Lacy: Lacy Peterson is the daughter of Stacy and Drew Peterson. She is 2 years old.
Peterson, Norma: Norma Peterson is Drew Peterson's sister-in-law. She is married to Peterson's brother, Paul.
Peterson, Paul: Paul Peterson is 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 reason we are here. She is the wife of Drew Peterson, who has been named the prime suspect in her disappearance. She is the mother to 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). She is the daughter of Anthony Cales and Christie Toutges Cales (missing since 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.ederal agent for 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 sent 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 on December 13, 2007 and ____________.
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.
Piry, Kyle: Kyle Piry is 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 her.
Pontarelli, Mary: Mary Pontarelli was 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.
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.
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: Michael Powers is a 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.
Rice, Ross: Ross Rice is a Spokesman for the FBI.
Robinson, Michael James.: Michael James Robinson is a close friend of Drew Peterson. He is 34 years old and lives in Bolingbrook. He has refused to take a polygraph. On January 14, 2008, he was arrested for domestic battery, misdemeanor battery and witness intimidation. He allegedly choked his ex-girlfriend over an argument about a telephone call, dragged her into the apartment of another woman and choked the ex-girlfriend again. In the melee, he hit the two other women multiple times in the face. The witness intimidation charges stems from a phone call he made to one of the women in which he threatened her if she should speak to investigators about Peterson. He testified before the Grand Jury for the second time on January 17, 2008. (I am unsure of the date of his first Grand Jury appearance, and whether or not he actually appeared on January 17th, or if he is scheduled to testify at a later date.) His court date for the above-mentioned offenses is February 8, 2008.
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."
Rosetto, Keith: Keith Rosetto is a former boyfriend of Stacy Peterson. They dated for about 2 months, many years ago 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 3 weeks prior to her disappearance. They exchanged what Rosetto has described as "racy text messages." Rosetto and some other friends met with Stacy at a Denny's Restaurant on October 19th, 2007. Drew Peterson showed up at the restaurant, in uniform. He confronted the group inside, after having circled the restaurant parking lot several times. It is believed that Peterson is/was attempting to frame Scott Rosetto with Stacy's disappearance. 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.
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. She was the daughter of Christie Toutges Cales and Ron Kokas. She was also the half sister of Cassandra Cales, Yelton Cales, Jessica Cales (deceased), Lacy Cales (deceased), Kerry Kokas Simmons, and Debby Kokas Forgue. (Simmons and Forgue are daughters of Ron Kokas, and are not the daughters of Christie Cales.) She died in 2006 of colon cancer. Drew Peterson would not allow Stacy to drive with Steve Cesare to Tina's bedside when Tina was in the hospital. 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.
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. 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, acting for the state, and the second by Dr. Michael Baden, acting for the family. Blum's findings have not yet been made public. 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. The Grand Jury is investigating her death and has heard testimony from several people regarding how Kathleen's body was found.
Savio, Henry M.: Henry M. Savio is Kathleen Savio's older brother.
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."
Schori, Neil: Neil Schori was Stacy's Pastor. At the time of Stacy's disappearance, Schori was a Pastor of Community Care at Westbrook Christian Church in Bolingbrook. He is currently the Pastor of Naperville Christian Church (as of November 2007). Stacy met with Schori at Starbuck's on August 31, 2007. Several days after Stacy's disappearance, Schori came forward and stated that Stacy had told him at the Starbuck's meeting that Drew Peterson had killed Kathleen. Stacy related that she awoke during the night and Peterson was not in the bed with her, so she began calling Peterson's cell phone. Stacy related that she heard noises downstairs and found Peterson standing near the washing machine in his black SWAT clothing. Peterson reportedly had a bag of women's clothing. Peterson stripped down and put his clothing into the washing machine. Peterson told Stacy that the police would be coming soon to ask questions and that she was to tell them that he had been home all night. Peterson told Stacy that "it [Kathleen's death] was the perfect crime."
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."
Springhill Suites Hotel: Stacy met Drew Peterson when she was working at the Springhill Suites Hotel in Bolingbrook as a hotel clerk.
Stevenson, Kevin: Kevin Stevenson is a Deputy Coroner and is listed as a witness on the autopsy for Kathleen Savio, dated March 1, 2004.
Taylor, Roy: Roy Taylor is the son of Sharon Bychowski, a friend of Stacy's. Taylor has helped to lead many of the searches for Stacy.
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, Kyle J.: Kyle Toutges is Stacy's uncle. He is the brother of Christie Marie (Toutges) Cales, Stacy's mother.
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.
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. The phone call ended at 10:28am on the morning of October 28, 2007. Zidarich states that he and Stacy were discussing plans to paint a house in Yorkville that day. He has stated that Stacy was depressed and was still laying in bed during their conversation. Zidarich testified before the Grand Jury on January 24, 2008.
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