Peterson calls Mancow for Conjugal Visit

Drew Peterson calls radio show to joke from jail

Who in hell is watching this jerk?

Associated Press
May 27, 2009

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CHICAGO - Drew Peterson has broadcast his trademark -- and seemingly inappropriate -- sense of humor live from jail. The former cop, suspected in his third wife's death, called collect to WLS Radio's Mancow & Cassidy show on Wednesday and offered snippets of a comedy routine he's working on.

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Peterson, who once proposed a "Win a Date With Drew" contest, offered a jail version called "Win a Conjugal Visit with Drew."He also joked about prison showers, his legal fees and his "bling" handcuffs, saying humor is how he deals with stress...

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Discovery rekindled interest in the cases of missing Will County women Stacy Peterson and Lisa Stebic

By Erika SlifeTribune reporter
May 26, 2009

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No one knows yet how the body found along the Des Plaines River last week ended up there.

But if it was submerged, there's little doubt its journey through the debris-filled river was rough. It may have crashed into boat traffic that moves year-round, got stuck on logs and roots, and been impacted by fish, wildlife and the changing currents and temperatures. By the time it arrived onshore, not far from Big Basin Marina near Channahon, only portions of the midsection and partial leg bones were left.

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Although a preliminary autopsy last week couldn't say whether the body was that of a man or woman, the race or identity, the remains did hold a few clues. Found with the body were shreds of jeans, meaning the person likely had not been out for a swim (in the Des Plaines? no...) and then drowned. The body is undergoing DNA testing, and officials said results aren't expected for up to two weeks. Sources said they could be returned as early as this week.

Even if the body is identified, further investigation will likely be needed to tell how long it was in the water, or when the person died, said noted forensic pathologist Dr. Michael Baden, who is familiar with the cases of missing Will County women Stacy Peterson and Lisa Stebic.

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Baden, who is not involved with last week's discovery, said the cause of death may never be known."This is the kind of body that could be in the water for one year, or five years, because there was a lot of destruction from the body," he said. "The first thing is, who is it. Once you know who it is, you can get a better determination of how the body got there."

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The DNA could be extracted from bone marrow or other cells, experts said."Frankly, you've got bones," said Dr. Peter G. Candel, a pathologist and senior partner at Holy Cross Hospital who is not involved in the investigation. "There is residual cellular material that can be found in the marrow, the bone itself or adherent tissues. ... You just need to get molecules of DNA out to do comparison."

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Over the decades, the Des Plaines River has become a dumping ground for bodies, including four victims of John Wayne Gacy. It's at least 9 feet deep and up to 50 feet in places, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Because of industry in the area, the water is murky and warm and for the most part does not freeze over in winter. Commercial boat traffic is year round.

When it rains, the current moves faster, boating officials said.

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Bodies decompose faster in warmer waters, said Baden, who performed an autopsy on Kathleen Savio on behalf her family...While DNA may answer some questions about the body, it likely won't reveal exactly what happened.

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Stacy Peterson and Stebic have been missing since 2007. Plainfield police have named Stebic's husband, Craig, a "person of interest." He has denied wrongdoing.

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"It's on our minds constantly," said Pam Bosco, a spokeswoman for Stacy Peterson's family. "Whoever this person is, it's going to be good for somebody to get some closure."