Memo to the Lifetime Channel: Stacy Peterson is Still Missing

Over the weekend, Lifetime channel re-ran the movie "Untouchable" about Former Bolingbrook cop Drew Peterson, (played by actor Rob Lowe) who is awaiting trial for the murder of his former wife Kathleen Savio, found in a dry bathtub on March 1, 2004.

If you recall it's only when Stacy Peterson is reported missing by her sister on October 28, 2007, that authorities realize her disappearance and Kathleen's "accidental drowning" are connected to husband Drew Peterson.

Viewers searched Google via the Internet after the movie with keywords like "Stacy Peterson Found 2012" to "Was Stacy Ann Peterson ever found."  This blog received ten times the number of visitors within a four hour time period searching for additional information on Stacy Peterson.

The Lifetime Channel should consider each time they repeat the movie "Untouchable" to include links and information on that fact that Stacy Peterson is still a missing person. She needs to be found. And where the public can go to learn about how they can assist. And perhaps consider including the a link to the www.documenttheabuse.com   site.

Tip-line: Illinois State Police

815-740-0678

Illinois State Police Home Page

Website: findstacypeterson.net

                                                  
Stacy was silenced in the prime of her life. But there can be no silencing of family and friends who will continue to search for her until she is found. 

 Find out how you can help or offer assistance by going to http://www.ncmissingpersons.org

If you have any information on this case please contact CUE Center For Missing Persons using the contact form below or contact Cue Center at (910) 343-1131 24 hour tip-line (910) 232-1687.

All information submitted to CUE Center For Missing Persons is confidential

Shining the Light Brightly for Missing Loved Ones and Their Family

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In Rochester, New York  hundreds over the weekend attended the vigil for Larie Butler, 17, found  murdered in a swimming pool.  Her life was stolen by a someone she trusted, a family friend.  When Larie was reported missing on March 24, 2012, the CUE Center for Missing Person's sent in their top volunteers to assist the family shortly thereafter.

Dawn Drexel, recently named New York State Outreach Coordinator for the CUE Center for Missing Persons, brought forth the efforts and support for the family.  One wonders how a mother gains the strength to help other families as she still waits for word everyday on her own child, still missing, Brittanee Drexel, 17, who suddenly vanished in Myrtle Beach during spring break on April 25, 2009. This years marks the third anniversary of her disappearance and the family will return to Myrtle Beach for a tree planting ceremony in Brittanee's memory.

Not every family has the opportunity to bring their loved one home.  It can take days, months and often years until remains are recovered.  One agency has been the guardian, or the "keeper of the flame" for families of missing persons, since 1994.  The CUE Center is a not-for-profit agency dedicated to burning both daytime and midnight lights brightly until a loved one is found.

The agency provides support and hope for families at a time when answers just are not available.  They are an amazing group whose expertise includes, current and former law enforcement, many volunteers who are parents and friends of missing loved ones, and teams who are trained and certified in search, rescue and recovery.

The Cue Center for Missing Persons, needs the public's support.  Please take a moment and visit their website at www.ncmissingpersons.org.  And consider supporting their upcoming event on April 28, 2012.  (see below)

Jen Harnett is the Kansas State Outreach Coordinator for CUE Center for Missing Persons and has organized the 1st Annual Night Walk to Shed Light on the Missing as a fundraising benefit for CUE on April 28 at Pittsburgh State University in Pittsburgh, Kansas in honor of her son, Joshua Hancock. For complete details and registration, visit the website: http://walkforthemissing.webs.com/

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Stacy Peterson's Tragedy: Saving the Lives of Others

October 28th marks the 4-year anniversary of when a loving wife and mother seemingly vanished off the face of the earth.

About two months before the disappearance of Stacy Peterson, wife of former Bolingrook, Illinois, Police Sergeant, Drew Peterson, Stacy met with Pastor Neil Schori and had a conversation that likely will play out for the world when Pastor Schori testifies at Kathleen Savio’s murder trial sometime next year. Kathleen Savio, Drew’s third wife, as you remember, was found dead in a dry bathtub and probably would never have been heard from again had Stacy not gone missing.Drew Peterson is now on trial for her murder.

What is interesting is not so much the meeting in August 2007 with Pastor Schori, but when Stacy left to go home, Pastor Schori’s private line rang and on the other end was Drew Peterson. He called just to say hello and said he would call back to meet with the pastor at a later date in the near future. What Drew Peterson was really doing was saying, “Look, buddy, I know you just met with my wife, and I want you to know that I know,” therefore placing the pastor on notice that he, too, was being watched.

It was then, when Stacy Peterson returned home, that she was likely questioned by Drew as to why she met with him and what was said. Stacy likely did not flinch when he interrogated her, and although she sensed an impending danger, a smell change, as I call it, temporarily she disarmed him. She begins formulating a plan to end the marriage, feeling secure enough that her officer husband would not harm one hair on her head as it would sound the alarm connecting him to Kathleen’s murder should anything happen to her.

From the time the call was placed by Peterson to the pastor, he begins to show us his pattern of conduct leading up to, in my opinion, the murder of Stacy Peterson. The only way he would know for certain if Stacy was at the church that day is because he was stalking her. In the circus-like atmosphere the moment Stacy Peterson was reported missing, the focus was on finding her. No one ever remotely considered or looked at Drew Peterson’s pattern of conduct prior to October 28, 2007.

The documented patterns of his behavior go as far back to when he was married to Kathleen Savio, found dead in the former marital home in March 2004, and earlier, as letters and police reports written during their marriage document abuse toward her.

Peterson’s pattern of conduct is then served on a golden platter by the national media. His words during interviews are from a man who believes he has gotten away with murder, a second time. He tells us all, at the early stages of his new found celebrity in the fall of 2007, “she is where she wants to be.” No, what Peterson is telling us is that Stacy knew better and yet defied him anyway. For that he made her pay with her life. He is telling the world this was her choice.

Peterson’s actions reach back to the crime scene in 2004 of Kathleen Savio. He was familiar with his former wife’s schedule and comfortable enough with the layout of his former home to carry out a murder. In my opinion, it was the perfect crime to stage in the upstairs bathroom on a weekend when he had visitation with the kids; they were not in the house. Stacy, and who else was there? Did his oldest son, Steven, on Saturday, February 28, happen to stop by that weekend to enjoy a warm, fuzzy family night of pizza and movie? Did he have an alibi for that night?

Once fellow officers responded to the 911 call to the home of Kathleen Savio, did any of them wonder why Peterson didn’t just radio the station? He was still on duty and in uniform. How many of the officers responding to the call answered to Peterson because he was their supervisor? Drew Peterson’s pattern of conduct is important during the murder investigation. The crime scene is his stage at which he shines in being the master at manipulation and deception among those he works with everyday, fighting crime. Peterson gets away with the crime and moves forward with his life.

We don’t know Peterson’s pattern of conduct in the days leading up to Stacy’s disappearance and alleged murder. We do know that Stacy had confided in a neighbor about Drew moving out of the home. She set up an appointment with Harry Smith for a divorce consultation. She made a statement to her sister, considered hearsay, “if something happens to me it’s no accident;” the words Kathleen would write when she petitioned the court for an order of protection.

Peterson’s pattern of conduct and actions are important as it relates to Stacy Peterson. She can be placed in the marital home the morning she disappeared, so we know she and Peterson were in that house. From Sunday morning until the following day, there is a window of opportunity for Peterson, and when the coast is clear, in my opinion, he takes her out of the house. How far is he really going to drive? Does he go to one of two camp grounds with which he is familiar within an hour’s drive of the house? Does he go to a more obvious and public location, perhaps in plain site and one that is familiar to him? We do not know because Stacy Peterson's is still out there someplace waiting to be found.

Similar to thousands of other victims across the country no different then Stacy telling a close friend or family member about the abuse is not enough to make an arrest or prosecute in a court of law.

Now there is new technology that if Stacy Peterson had completed called the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit, Drew Peterson would have been arrested and charged with her murder. Because in a victims own words she would have been able to describe incidents of abuse and other important information. After completing the document it is witnessed and notarized prior to being read on a recorded video. This removes "Hearsay" and provides a solid case for prosecution because it is in her own words, similar to a will.

Pastor Neil Schori at the time would be an important role in the early development of the Evidentiary Abuse Affidavit. The case of Stacy Peterson was how the process was started. Because pf the Pastor and the support of the Naperville Christian church lives are being saved Now Pastor Schori is taking this new procedure from behind the pulpit and across the county.

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Drew Peterson Remains Behind Bars and Stacy Peterson Remains Missing

Earlier today, the Illinois Supreme court denied a motion from the defense team of Drew Peterson's to be released from jail while they review the appeal filed by the Will County State's Attorney's office in the case. Peterson has been behind bars since he was charged in the murder of Kathleen Savio in May of 2009. His bond remains at $20 million dollars.

On another note, Peterson in the news should be a reminder to the citizens of Illinois, Stacy Peterson, mother is still missing. Next month will mark the fourth year anniversary when she was, in my opinion, erased from the earth.

Hunting season is also around the corner, so perhaps hunters can be reminded through the Illinois National Resources websites to be aware and keep their eyes open this hunting season.

And social sites can continue getting Stacy's information out to the public. From Facebook to Twitter  to web and community sites and faith based organizations.

Stacy Peterson was silenced, we are her only voice, let's get busy!

Missing Since: 10/28/07

Missing from: Bolingbrook, IllinoisClassification: MissingAge at disappearance: 23Height: 5’2″Weight: 100 lbs.Hair Color: BrownEye Color: BrownRace: WhiteGender: FemaleDistinguishing Characteristics: Long, straight,brown hair with blonde highlights.She has a tattoo of ablue and yellow carnation on the small of her back and ascar across her stomach.Clothing: Police believe she may have left thehouse wearing a jogging suit.

Details of Disappearance

Stacy was last heard from on October 28, 2007 at around 10 AM. She was supposed to meet a friend to help paint a house. She shares a home with her husband, police Sgt. Drew Peterson. He told police that he last spoke with his wife at 9 PM on the day she disappeared but hadn’t seen her since the morning. He claims she called to tell him she was leaving with another man but that story is under scrutiny.

Bolingbrook Police Department  (630) 226-8600

Website dedicated to Stacy Peterson’s disappearance

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