[51] Prosecutors argued he could pose a danger if released. Arizona State Sun Devils (20-10, 11-8 Pac-12) at USC Trojans (21-9, 13-6 Pac-12) Her death was initially ruled an accidental drowning by a coroner's jury that included a police officer who personally knew Peterson and assured the other jurors that he was a good man who would never hurt his wife. Jordan Kent talks with Drew Peterson (USC) about his current play, NBA evaluation and business aspirations. [52] In April 2012, an Illinois appellate court ruled that prosecutors could use eight statements made by both the victim prior to her death and by Peterson's still-missing fourth wife Stacy prior to her disappearance, reversing White's earlier decision. "I'm kind of dedicating my future in basketball to him, just remembering him," said Peterson in a video posted on the USC Men's Basketball Twitter page. Peterson and Weiland grew up playing basketball together, practicing and traveling to games with the Kessel Heat. Highlighted People of the World,overview and facts of their life & biography. While Stacy was about to complete her nursing degree at Joliet College when she went missing on October. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the Los Angeles Times. Then, although he was with Victoria Connolly for over a decade, they had no kids together. White ruled that prosecutors proved Peterson killed both Savio and Stacy "by a preponderance of the evidence," but nearly all statements attributed to Stacy "do not provide sufficient safeguards of reliability." One year later, in 1978, he joined the Metropolitan Area Narcotics Squad .Thus, he used to have a high-salary job. USC is not going to win if down 12 or 10, or 15 at the half. USC led by as many as 40. Peterson's parents, Stacey and Mike Peterson, were in Indianapolis throughout the tournament. Raynaud is averaging 8.3 points and 6.1 rebounds for the Cardinal. Postmortem photos showed extensive bruising and scraping to her back, torso, and face, as well as a large, unexplained gash in her scalp. I take the responsibility for that one.". The Wildcats led by double digits for the majority of the second half. The Trojans have gone 13-1 at home. 1 min read. YEAR. "It just gives me that little extra bit of effort that I need to just make sure I'm doing everything that's right and especially on the basketball court because I know he liked it so much.". "I've gotten tickets for a couple friends and relatives who have come to Indianapolis to watch me," Peterson said. Neighbors also reported to the police that they had seen Peterson and another man carrying a barrel, large enough to carry a person, out of the house soon after Stacys disappearance. Stacey Peterson's sister, Cassandra, was annoyed by the possibility that Brodsky could face legal penalties for revealing such information, as she felt that it may be the needed information to solve Stacey's cold case. Kobe Johnson finished with 12 points and three steals. [53], The Illinois State Legislature attempted to help the prosecution with the passage of a new Illinois law, 725 ILCS 5/115-10.6, or "Drew's Law", which allows prosecutors to enter hearsay statements into evidence under certain conditions. In the wake of Stacy Ann's disappearance, Connolly told police that during their marriage, Peterson threatened to kill her and make it look like an accident. ONE. Drew Peterson, a basketball player, hurried a decision. We got a really good recruiting class coming in, a lot of transfers coming in. "I think that we're heading in the right direction. The Utes had six turnovers to USCs five, but the Trojans had an 11-0 edge in points off those turnovers. I think they have a phenomenal program, and anyone would be very fortunate to play there.". "He was one of my biggest supporters," said Peterson on Tuesday. [41] Peterson appeared on CNN's Larry King Live on April 11, 2008, with Brodsky again present to advise which questions Peterson should answer. 2023 University of Southern California Athletics, United Airlines Field at L.A. Memorial Coliseum, Allyson Felix Field at Loker Track Stadium & Colich Center. Connolly later alleged Peterson of domestic violence. Ellis finished with 22 points on 6 of 13 shooting from the field, including 4 of 8 from distance, and was a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. He tied Jaime Jaquez Jr. and Efe Abogidi for seventh among all Pac-12 players in defensive win shares. Peterson claimed that Stacy told him on Sunday that she had left him for another man. He averaged a career-best 12.4 points a game all while shooting career-high marks across the board. Peterson hit two three-pointers and added eight assists and seven rebounds. LOS ANGELES (AP) Drew Peterson scored a career-high 30 points and USC set a season-high for points as the Trojans blew out California, 97-60 on Thursday night. Peterson took voluntary retirement from the police service in November 2007 after which allowed him a pension of, Petersons friend, Rick Mims, admitted that he helped his friend bring plastic containers from a cable company where they worked in. The Trojans have gone 13-1 at home. ". Latest NCAA Men's College Basketball Scores and Schedules, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The first marriage lasted 6 years, and the second for roughly nine and a half years. After Peterson backed off his Minnesota commitment, he says he still considered the Big Ten school a potential landing spot for him. He . A month earlier, coming off a breakout sophomore campaign for Rice University, he announced he was entering the NCAA transfer portal. He has two years of eligibility remaining. USC's backcourt for the upcoming college basketball season will be experienced, physically formidable, and stocked with defensive length. USC led by as many as 40 points in the final minutes of the game and the 37-point margin of victory is its largest in Pac-12 Conference play since 2009. According to Peterson, he was utterly aware of Stacys leaving as she informed him that she was about to leave him. Boogie Ellis is averaging 16.5 points and 1.6 steals over the last 10 games for USC. If you feel like you're losing control over your gambling experience, call 1-800-GAMBLER (NJ, PA, WV), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA), 1-888- 532-3500(Virginia) 1-800-522-4700 (NV, TN), 1-800-522-4700 (CO, TN), 1-855-2CALLGA (IL), 1-800-270-7117 (MI). There were also reports of truckers referring to the containers, but their stories were treated as not credible after it was discovered that they had not been in the Bolingbrook area at the times they claimed.[28][36][37][38][39][40]. Several movies have been made based on the story of this killer. Peterson was 9 of 14 from the floor, including 4 of 7 from deep, and hit 8 of 9 from the line with seven rebounds and six assists. At the time, Drew also had two teenage sons, Kristopher and Thomas, ages 14 and 16, with Savio, and a 5-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl with Stacy. Utah forward Ben Carlson (1) collides with USC guard Zach Brooker (15) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Salt Lake City. Branden Carlson totaled 10 points and 10 rebounds. The full list of organizations that took part in 2021 can be found here. 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[25] Will County State's Attorney James Glasgow told the press that, after examining evidence in the case, he believed that the death was a "homicide staged to look like an accident". Weiland returned to his Nebraska campus early for an internship. ", "It helps me when I wake up in the morning and when I go to bed, I think about it," he continued. Drew Peterson (@Drewpeterson23) June 1, 2022. Ellis technically has one year of eligibility left due to playing in the COVID-19 season of 2020-21, but most around USC expect Arizona State to be his final game at the Galen Center, alongside co . Stacy to date is considered missing. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. They also spent much of last summer together, hanging out with friends in Libertyville. As of now, there is no news of Stacy. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Drew Peterson, a guard who spent the last two seasons at Rice, committed to USC. Boogie Ellis and Drew Peterson are good players, but they are not elite shooters. Peterson, a senior, previously opted to test his chances in the NBA Draft, but never signed with an agent and is set to return to college for a fifth and final year. And Weiland, 20, was also back from college at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was arrested under the charges of murder and sentenced to 40 years of imprisonment. This program needs a knockdown 3-point shooter and has not. He was incarcerated at Menard Correctional Center in Chester, Illinois, but later moved to the Federal Correctional Institution, Terre Haute in Terre Haute, Indiana. Gonzaga pulled ahead early and ended up defeating USC 85-66. Boogie Ellis, Drew Peterson lead USC over Utah. Arizona State stunned the Wildcats 89-88 earlier Saturday on Desmond Cambridges 55-foot three-pointer at the buzzer. Find Tickets. . Peterson is coming off a strong junior season, averaging 12.4 points, 6.2 rebounds . Peterson and Connolly are parents to a daughter. [20] Their divorce was finalized on October 10, 2003. The 6-foot-9 senior has started in all 26 games this season, logging 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 1.2 steals on 35.8 minutes per game. He is a versatile playmaker and scorerwho is also a strong . [29] On August 15, Peterson told a judge that he wanted to withdraw a request for a mistrial. PHOTO BY MARIA LYSAKERLibertyville graduate Drew Peterson averaged 11.1 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game as a sophomore for Rice University this past season. "I didn't mind it," he said. His confidence on offense had been shaken in the past week by two poor performances. Peterson met his first wife Carol Brown during high school in Villa Park and they attended prom together. He has a stepbrother, Thomas. USC made it to the Elite Eight before getting knocked out by Gonzaga Tuesday. USC struggles to shoot 3-pointers and foul shots. 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All the information on this website is published in good faith and for general information purposes only. Drew Peterson tries to keep USC in it with a layup, Drew Peterson gets the lay-in to fall vs. Utah Utes. According to Peterson, he was utterly aware of Stacys leaving as she informed him that she was about to leave him. [48][49] In October 2009, Peterson sued JP Morgan Chase for revoking a home equity credit line that he wanted to use to pay legal expenses, claiming his income of "nearly $109,000 per year" was not sufficient. We support responsible gambling. It's nothing against Minnesota. Peterson had seven children from his four marriages. USC shot a blistering 58.9% from the field, hitting 33 of 56 shots from the field, including 12 of 23 from beyond the arc. Drew Peterson was born on January 5, 1954, in Bolingbrook, Illinois, USA, to Donald Peterson and Betty Peterson. Drew Peterson tries to keep USC in it with a layup. Who Are Drew Peterson's Children? There are no statistics for this selected season available for this player. Stacy was officially reported missing in the early hours of Monday, October 29, after her sister, Cassandra Cales, failed to hear from her when expected. 0:16; Drew Peterson gets the lay-in to fall vs. Utah Utes. Eventually, the murder of Kathleen was also exposed! Marco Anthony scored 11 points to lead the Utes (17-13, 10-9), who have lost four straight. Peterson's stepbrother, Thomas Morphey, who has a history of drug and alcohol addiction, attempted suicide two days after allegedly helping Peterson carry a plastic container from Peterson's Bolingbrook home to his SUV, fearing he may have helped dispose of Stacy's body. Utah shot 34% overall and missed nine of 11 attempts from distance. He joined the United States Army after graduation and briefly attended the College of DuPage in 1974 before moving to Falls Church, Virginia, to train as a military police officer. USC led by as many as 40 points in [13], Peterson married his second wife, Victoria "Vicki" Connolly, in 1982. They had two sons together: Eric Drew Peterson and Stephen Paul Peterson. Drew Peterson (13) Guard - BREAKDOWN: Fifth-year senior 6-9, 205-pound guard Drew Peterson enters the season having scored 1,263 career points, . By DAN GREENSPAN February 12, 2022 LOS ANGELES (AP) Drew Peterson considered himself a defensive liability for most of his college career at Southern California. But, there was one familiar face that is missing. This game means a lot. Peterson had four spouses. His firearms and vehicles were seized along with Stacys vehicles. Cardinal: 6-4, averaging 70.1 points, 33.8 rebounds, 14.9 assists, 4.1 steals and 2.6 blocks per game while shooting 47.0% from the field. USC led by as many as 40 points. 0:20; Drew Peterson drops in smooth lay-in. 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[7], Peterson married accountant Savio (born June 13, 1963 in Glendale Heights, Illinois)[16] on May 3, 1992, just a few months after his divorce from Connolly. The Los Angeles Lakers held draft workouts for six prospects on Saturday, including USC standout Drew Peterson. He's the fifth transfer to join the. [7] Peterson retired in November 2007 at age 53 with the rank of sergeant and was given a (tax-free) $79,000-a-year pension (almost $6,600-a-month). A big offseason from Dixon-Waters could see USC roll out one of the best backcourts in the conference. Drew Walter Peterson (born January 5, 1954) is an American convicted murderer and former police sergeant who was found guilty in 2012 of the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, a few months after their 2003 divorce. Petersons true shooting percentage (57.3%) tied Oregons Will Richardson for seventh among all Pac-12 players a season ago. Though the Trojans have lost Ethan Anderson and Max Agbonkpolo from the backcourt this offseason, Petersons return gives Enfield a promising three-guard lineup to work with moving forward. [1] Initially, Savio's official cause of death was found to be accidental drowning. "I just wanted to take a step back. Reese Dixon-Waters came off the bench to hit two 3-pointers and score 12. "He thought it was so cool that I was playing at this level.". Boogie Ellis scored 16 points, Drew Peterson added 14 and USC picked up its fourth straight win with a 62-49 victory over Utah on Saturday night. The Trojans shot 42% overall but made 11 of 23 from beyond the arc (64%). He understood it. 6 seeded USC Trojans first time in 20 years to make it to the Elite Eight. Upon conviction he was sentenced to 38 years in prison on February 21, 2013. Latest on USC Trojans guard Drew Peterson including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Ellis made six of 12 shots, including four of eight from three-point range, for the Trojans (21-8, 13-5). Spencer Jones is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Stanford. Men's Basketball. Peterson's trial, proceeding in July 2012, was jeopardized when prosecutors attempted to introduce evidence that was not allowed. The fourth wife is still missing as of now. His death hit Peterson and the Libertyville community hard, Peterson said Tuesday. One of the pastors at Stacys church told her that he has killed Savio and showed it as an accident. The freshman center seemed destined for stardom at USC the moment he signed with the Trojans. ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. [50] In July 2010, Judge White ruled that Peterson would remain in the Will County Jail for the remainder of his trial and appeals process. Four of the players above him were big men. The couple is parents to two sons named Stephen Paul Peterson and Eric Drew. He joined as a military police officer with the Bolingbrook Police Department. The Trojans and Cardinal square off Saturday for the first time in conference play this season. [7] It was reported that between 2002 and 2004, police were called out to the Peterson house eighteen times on domestic disturbance calls, including calls for returning children late after visitation.[21]. Utah guard Marco Anthony, center, controls the ball between USC guards Tre White, left, Reese Dixon-Waters during the first half Saturday. Drew Peterson - USC. Im thinking about maybe revealing what happened to Stacy and where she is. Joel Brodsky claimed in an interview that he knew what happened to Stacy and she will be found after Drew passes away. Peterson and Boogie Ellis combined to score 52 points more than Cal had scored when the pair finally checked out with just over four minutes left to play. TOP PERFORMERS: Peterson is averaging 14.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists for the Trojans. He was also the prime accused of the disappearance of his fourth wife. Passed while investigators were looking for Stacy, the legislation permits courts to consider statements from "unavailable witnesses," provided that prosecutors are able to prove that the witness was killed to prevent his or her testimony and that the hearsay statements are reliable. I know it comes with the job. Drew Peterson (13) of the USC Trojans gestures as he heads down court after a 3 point basket in the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at Galen Center in Los Angeles on January 12, 2023. Postmortem pictures also revealed the bruises on her body and scraping on her torso, face, and back, and a gash on her scalp. LAST 10 GAMES: Trojans: 7-3, averaging 73.4 points, 30.0 rebounds, 13.8 assists, 8.1 steals and 5.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.2% from the field. NCAA BK - California vs . Additionally, Peterson is a strong defensive player, using his length to bother other guards and his quickness to stay in front of bigger players. The state attorney James Glasgow stated that Savios death was a homicide but was staged as an accident. Gonzaga pulled ahead. [15] She divorced Peterson after he started dating Kathleen Savio. The couple got separated after their divorce was finalized in. USC guard Drew Peterson (13) drives on Drake guard DJ Wilkins (0) during their game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, March 20,. Stanford is second in the Pac-12 with 9.7 offensive rebounds per game led by Maxime Raynaud averaging 2.1. His announcement on Twitter came less than two weeks after he gave a verbal commitment to the University after Minnesota, only to announce a couple of days later he was reopening his recruitment. (AP Photo/Ben B. Braun) USC guard Malik Thomas (1) dunks during warm-up before playing Utah in an NCAA college basketball game . The Trojans shot only 39% overall, but they made eight of 15 from beyond the arc. Stacy's statements were crucial to the prosecution's case, as it lacked significant direct evidence. Also, Read:- Ted Bundy Daughter, Wife, Death, Girlfriend, Cars, Last Words, 2002. BOTTOM LINE: USC plays the Stanford Cardinal after Drew Peterson scored 30 points in USC's 97-60 victory against the California Golden Bears. 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I feel bad about Drew still not taking responsibility and Stacy still being missing. They were soon succeeded by the Los Angeles City Guards, another volunteer group. Ultimately, he thought USC was the "best fit" for him. On May 7, 2009, Peterson was indicted[47] by a Will County grand jury and arrested for the murder of Savio. Her whereabouts can never be traced. "And just giving any extra motivation and effort for him in his name. Libertyville Grad Helps Lead Southern Cal To Sweet 16. ", "Police board hires expert in effort to strip Drew Peterson of pension", "Drew Peterson loses police pension day after murder-for-hire conviction", "From behind bars, Drew Peterson seeks to have police pension reinstated", "The Wives of Drew Peterson - Local News | News Articles | National News | US News", "Peterson says he loves, misses missing fourth wife - First wife talks, third wife reburied", http://www.hlntv.com/article/2012/07/11/talking-drew-petersons-son, http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2011-03-19/news/ct-met-drew-peterson-son-valedictoria20110319_1_drew-peterson-bolingbrook-police-sergeant-stacy-peterson, http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/08/29/13549299-older-son-of-drew-peterson-kathleen-savio-says-he-believes-dad-is-innocent, "Kristopher Peterson, who turned 18 on yesterday was in the courtroom speaking to his father this afternoon before testimony resumed after lunch", "Peterson case: Did cops protect one of their own? The Trojans finished 22-9, including 11-7 in the PAC-12, this past season. Although the police and Stacy Ann's family suspect foul play, she has never been found. The couple is the parents of two sons, namely, Thomas and Kristopher. Drew Walter Peterson (born January 5, 1954) is an American convicted murderer and former police sergeant who was found guilty in 2012 of the murder of his third wife, Kathleen Savio, a few months after their 2003 divorce. Peterson, a Libertyville High graduate and basketball standout, was home for the summer. [5][6] Within a month, he was attacked by another prisoner who hoped to sell his belongings on eBay.[5]. [56] On February 21, 2013, Peterson was sentenced to 38 years in prison for the murder of his third wife. Weiland would've "100 percent" been there. Ellis buried a three-pointer to open the second half and a dunk by Vincent Iwuchukwu gave the Trojans a 43-36 lead with 13:51 left to play. BOTTOM LINE: USC plays the Stanford Cardinal after Drew Peterson scored 30 points in USC's 97-60 victory against the California Golden Bears. On the morning of October 2008, she disappeared suddenly. "I did mess up," the former Libertyville star said. USC plays host to Stanford on Saturday. He used to earn a monthly salary of $ 12 thousand and $ 150 thousand annually. After Peterson backed off his Minnesota commitment, he says he still considered the Big Ten school a potential landing spot for him. The 20-year-old was found dead in his fraternity house on campus. A Drew Peterson 3 cut it to 51-44 with 14:14 to go but then Ellis picked up his fourth foul, and with him out the Trojans lacked a go-to scorer. USC ties No. I think if you got people calling your name and stuff like that, and even hating, you've built a big enough brand that it allows [them] to do that.
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