Cold as Ice A True Story of Murder, Disappearance, and the Multiple Lives of Drew Peterson

The quiet disappearance of Stacy Peterson, a young wife, ignited a firestorm of suspicion that reached back into a seemingly resolved tragedy. Her husband, former Illinois cop Drew Peterson, a man known for his defiant demeanor, suddenly found his past under intense scrutiny. What began as a missing person case soon reopened the file on the mysterious death of his previous wife, Kathleen Savio, whose drowning had initially been ruled an accident years prior.

As investigators re-examined evidence, including a chilling letter from Savio anticipating her own demise, the portrait of Drew Peterson began to shift, revealing a complex figure at the heart of two unsettling mysteries. Carlton Smith delves into the intricacies of this true-crime saga, exploring the perplexing questions surrounding Peterson's relationships and the relentless pursuit of truth in a case where innocence is vehemently claimed, but answers remain elusive. This account invites readers to navigate the twists of a modern American crime story.