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Peterson's Kids Say He's Innocent

Statement from eldest son says children support father

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted May 11, 2009 12:31 PM CDT

(Newser) – Drew Peterson’s adult son says he and his four siblings know their dad’s innocent of murder, the Chicago Tribune reports. “All of the children of Drew Peterson fully support their father and know that he is innocent of the charges against him,” Stephen Peterson said today in a statement. “We know him better than anyone else in the world and we know he is not guilty.”

“My younger brothers and sister, Chris, Tom, Anthony and Lacy, are staying with me,” the statement, released by Drew Peterson’s public-relations advisers, continued. “We miss our dad and are praying for his release every day.”

Former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson yells to reporters as he arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., on Friday.
Former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson yells to reporters as he arrives at the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., on Friday.   (AP Photo)
This booking shows former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson.
This booking shows former Bolingbrook, Ill., police sergeant Drew Peterson.   (Will County Sheriff's Office)
Drew Peterson leaves the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., on Friday, after his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his former wife Kathleen Savio.
Drew Peterson leaves the Will County Courthouse in Joliet, Ill., on Friday, after his arraignment on charges of first-degree murder in the 2004 death of his former wife Kathleen Savio.   (AP Photo)
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COMMENTS
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Derni
May 12, 2009 12:10 PM CDT
and not ALL HIS CHILDREN say he's innocent.
Yourself
May 11, 2009 9:43 AM CDT
this is a joke reply right? if not, then you're in as much denial as his kids are.
Robert_Dada
May 11, 2009 9:15 AM CDT
"If I said I thought my dad was guilty, he'd kill me." - Stephen Peterson

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