"THE COP WHO KILLED HIS WIVES: DREW PETERSON'S BATHTUB MURDER & THE WIFE WHO VANISHED"

About this episode

The episode discusses the case of Drew Peterson, a police sergeant convicted of murdering his third wife and suspected in the disappearance of his fourth wife.

Reid Carter concludes the 12 Crimes of Christmas with the police sergeant who murdered his third wife and likely killed his fourth. March 2004: Kathleen Savio found dead in dry bathtub - ruled accidental despite bruises and gash to head. October 2007: Fourth wife Stacy, 23, vanishes. Stepbrother helped Peterson carry warm blue barrel from bedroom - tried to kill himself afterward believing Stacy was inside. Body never found. Stacy had told her pastor Drew confessed to killing Kathleen. "Drew's Law" allowed hearsay testimony. September 2012: Convicted. 38 years. Then 40 more for plotting to kill the prosecutor. Unlock an ad-free podcast experience with Caloroga Shark Media! Get all our shows on any player you love, hassle free! For Apple users, hit the banner on your Apple podcasts app. For Spotify or other players, visit caloroga.com/plus . No plug-ins needed! Subscribe now for exclusive shows like 'Palace Intrigue,' and get bonus content from Deep Crown (our exclusive Palace Insider!) Or get 'Daily Comedy News,' and '5 Good News Stories’ with no commercials! Plans start at $4.99 per month, or save 20% with a yearly plan at $49.99. Join today and help support the show! We now…

People in this episode

Host: Reid Carter

Topics covered

• murder
• true crime
• police misconduct
• disappearance
• legal proceedings

Keywords

• Drew Peterson
• Kathleen Savio
• Stacy
• murder
• true crime
• police sergeant
• disappearance
• legal case

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