Peterson lawyers mount defense at murder trial

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JOLIET, Ill. (AP) — Drew Peterson’s defense team began Monday to try to counter the state’s portrayal of the former suburban Chicago police officer as a bully who is more than capable of slaying his third wife.

Prosecutors rested their four-week, 30-plus witness case earlier on Monday, ending with a dramatic letter from the alleged victim, in which Kathleen Savio said she feared her spouse would kill her.

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