Det. Dave Margliano (left) and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (right) depart as they await a verdict during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Microphones are lined up as the media gathers for a verdict during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
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Kathleen Savio, the third wife of Drew Peterson, was killed in 2004. | Photo courtesy of Marsha Savio
MICHAEL R. SCHMIDT/STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER State police Lt. Carl Anderson (left) almong with another investigator escort Drew Peterson into District 5 State Police headquarters Thursday evening. Peterson was arrested during a traffic stop and charged with the March 2004 murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio.
Drew Peterson attorney Joel Brodsky speaks to the media as the jury begins deliberations Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky talks to reporters and then learns from his cell phone there is a question from the jury. He went into the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky talks to reporters and then learns from his cell phone there is a question from the jury. He went into the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky talks to reporters and then learns from his cell phone there is a question from the jury. He went into the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky talks to reporters and then learns from his cell phone there is a question from the jury. He went into the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky talks to reporters and then learns from his cell phone there is a question from the jury. He went into the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Cassandra Cales, sister of Stacy Peterson, arrives at the Will County Courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Cassandra Cales, sister of Stacy Peterson, arrives at the Will County Courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Pamela Bosco, spokesman for the Stacy Peterson's family, (left) and Cassandra Cales, sister of Stacy Peterson, arrive at the Will County Courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Stacy Peterson's younger sister Cassandra Cales (right) and Pamela Bosco (left), Stacy Peterson family spokesperson, gather outside as they await a verdict during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Stacy Peterson's younger sister Cassandra Cales awaits a verdict during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Drew Peterson defense attorney Steven Greenberg departs as the jury deliberates during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Kathleen Savio's father Henry and stepmother Marcia walk to the Will County Courthouse after lunch. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Kathleen Savio's father Henry and stepmother Marcia walk to the Will County Courthouse after lunch. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Kathleen Savio's father Henry and stepmother Marcia walk to the Will County Courthouse after lunch. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Joliet resident Al Konrath (left) and his wife Mary (right) carry a sign as they await a verdict for the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Joliet resident Mary Konrath carries a sign as she awaits a verdict for the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Joliet resident Al Konrath (left) and his wife Mary (right) carry a sign as they await a verdict for the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (right) returns to the courthouse while awaiting a verdict for the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Mary Konrath, 55, of Joliiet, a victim of domestic violence, circled the courthouse and said all she wanted was justice. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Mary Konrath, 55, of Joliiet, a victim of domestic violence, circled the courthouse and said all she wanted was justice. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (left) addresses the media as the jury deliberates the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (at left) addresses the media as the jury deliberates the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Atty Steve Greenberg carries Parker Adam,4, son of Sam Adam Jr. outside the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
ill County States Atty. James Glasgow leaves the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Atty. Joel Brodsky briefs reporters outside the courthouse. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, stops the media from questions as the jury deliberates the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, September 5, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, walks to his office as the jury deliberates the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, September 5, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County Judge Edward Burmila, leaves the Will County Courthouse Wednesday evening. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County Judge Edward Burmila, leaves the Will County Courthouse Wednesday evening. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Pamela Bosco, spokeswoman for the Stacy Peterson's family, talks to reporters late Wednesday evening outside the Will County Courthouse. September 5, 2012 |Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
A Will County Sheriff Transport Van leaves the Will County Court House late Wednesday evening with apparently Drew Peterson on board. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County Courthouse is turned into a media camp during the Drew Peterson trial. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Drew Peterson's defense team leaves the Will County Courthouse after the jury ended deliberations for the day. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Will County Courthouse is turned into a media camp during the Drew Peterson trial. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County Courthouse is turned into a media camp during the Drew Peterson trial. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Drew Peterson's defense team leaves the Will County Courthouse after the jury ended deliberations for the day. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times
Will County Courthouse is turned into a media camp during the Drew Peterson trial. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County Courthouse is turned into a media camp during the Drew Peterson trial. September 5, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Mary Konrath, 55, of Joliet, who is a victim of domestic violence, circled around the media camp outside the courthouse. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Drew Peterson's defense attorney Joel Brodsky, receives a Tex message that the jury has a verdict in the Drew Peterson case. September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chef Jeff Ruby, kisses Stephanie Freitag, 25 Downers Grove, after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Chef Jeff Ruby, celebrates after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
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Chef Jeff Ruby, explains the Drew Peterson defense team using the three wise monkeys after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Marcia Savio, and Nick Savio talk with the media after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Henry Savio, Marcia Savio, and Nick Savio talk with the media after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Pam Bosco, talks with the media after the verdict was announced outside the Will County Courthouse Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, stands outside the Will County Courthouse before addressing the media after a verdict was reached in the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Thursday, September 6, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Drew Peterson's defense attorney's, Joseph Lopez, Joel Brodsky, head to the media area after a verdit was reached in the Drew Peterson case. September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, along with his prosecution team head to the media area at the Will County Courthouse after a verdict was reached in the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Thursday, September 6, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Citizens stand and listen to Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, after a verdict was reached in the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Thursday, September 6, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Marcia Savio, and Henry Savio, leave the courthouse after a verdict was reached in the Drew Peterson trial. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, heads to the media area after a verdict reached in the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Thursday, September 6, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow, reflects outside the courthouse after a verdict was reached in the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Thursday, September 6, 2012, | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Paula Hartman, Joliet, and Barb Barry, Shorewood, celebrates the verdit in the Drew Peterson trial. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Citizens celebrate after the verdict in the Drew Peterson trail. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Nick Savio, (right) with supporters Dawn and Renee after the verdict in the Drew Peterson trial. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Nick Savio, (right) with supporters Dawn and Renee after the verdict in the Drew Peterson trial. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Matt Reeves, 21 a waiter at the Brickhouse Pizza Pub waited on seven of the twelve jurors after the Drew Peterson trial. No food was ordered, only drinks tequila shots, glasses of wine and beer. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Matt Reeves, 21 a waiter at the Brickhouse Pizza Pub waited on seven of the twelve jurors after the Drew Peterson trial. No food was ordered, only drinks tequila shots, glasses of wine and beer. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Matt Reeves, 21 a waiter at the Brickhouse Pizza Pub waited on seven of the twelve jurors after the Drew Peterson trial. No food was ordered, only drinks tequila shots, glasses of wine and beer. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Matt Reeves, 21 a waiter at the Brickhouse Pizza Pub waited on seven of the twelve jurors after the Drew Peterson trial. No food was ordered, only drinks tequila shots, glasses of wine and beer. Thursday September 6, 2012. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times
Det. Dave Margliano (left) and Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow (right) depart as they await a verdict during the Drew Peterson murder trial at the Will County Courthouse Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012, in Joliet. | Matthew Grotto~Sun-Times Media
Drew Peterson’s jurors had barely started deliberating Wednesday when they abruptly returned to the courtroom to review testimony from two key witnesses. The jury asked to review trial statements from the Rev. Neil Schori and divorce attorney Harry Smith — both of whom recounted claims …