Mary Ponterelli was the first person on scene after Savio’s death was reported and James Glasgow will meet with her personally on Dec. 4.

“The meeting may indicate the State wants to know specific details of what she might have witnessed,” says Armstrong, who continues to investigate Drew Peterson even though his book, Drew Peterson Exposed, was published Oct. 1.

Armstrong also says Glasgow, citing sources, is scheduled to meet with the families of Kathleen Savio and Stacy Peterson, as early as tomorrow.

"Either Mr. Glasgow is reviewing potential details for a future indictment--an indictment my source indicated is likely in the Savio case--or is offering a progress report," says Armstrong.  "The meeting with Mary Ponterelli is almost certainly to verify details of her account of the crime scene.”

Armstrong broke the news last week that Judge Richard Schoenstedt would dismiss charges on the gun charges.

"That was indicated by the potential indictment, now more likely than ever due to the hearsay law," Armstrong says. "My source said, 'I believe the charges will be dropped as a strategic move to protect a future homicide case.' The prosecution clearly did not want the defense to have those documents."

Since the new hearsay law would allow introduction of letters from Kathleen Savio-who wrote that if something happened to her, Drew Peterson was responsible-an indictment in Savio is most likely. The meeting of the State’s Attorney with Ponterelli, the principal crime scene witness is another strong indicator that an indictment is forthcoming in the Savio case, Armstrong says. "Either that, or the state is concerned about the case."



An Indictment Still Coming for Savio Homicide



Armstrong's says his source indicated "charges will come, if not today, then soon."

The source also said the indictment was only slightly motivated by the new hearsay law that took effect last week. The hearsay law may allow the prosecution to present hearsay from witnesses such as Pastor Neil Schori who indicated he was told by Stacy Peterson that Drew killed
Kathleen Savio.

There’s other evidence as well, according to the source Armstrong says he spoke with.

"The more compelling evidence," Armstrong says the source said , "were the transcripts of the Drew Peterson and Kathleen Savio divorce."



About Derek Armstrong: Armstrong is the author of seven books, including Drew Peterson Exposed and MADicine, and chief crime correspondent for Crime Report USA. He also contributes to several Canadian newspapers and publications, and appears regularly on several TV shows.

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