Talk of Brothels, Drug Running, Romantic Movies, Killing as Wife-Killing Cop Faces Snitch Cellmate in Murder-for-Hire Trial

Drew Peterson, the convicted wife killer and ex-Bolingbrook cop suspected of murder in the disappearance of Stacy Cales Peterson, was found guilty Tuesday, May 31, of trying to arrange the murder of Will County State's Attorney Jim Glasgow, the man who put him away for drowning his third ex-wife, Kathleen Savio, in a bathtub.

The case hinged on testimony and wire recordings of a prison informant, Antonio "Beast" Smith, Peterson's cellmate and protector. The recordings showed Peterson obsessing over Glasgow, fantasizing about winning his appeal and becoming a drug runner, recounting tales of hooker parties and invitations to work in a brothel, and sharing thoughts on his favorite romantic comedy films.

After a weeklong trial, the jury needed less than an hour to reach its decision. When the verdict was read, Peterson offered no expression: 2-Time Loser: Drew Peterson Guilty Again

Read full trial coverage from Chester, Illinois, by Patch's Joe Hosey

The Wire: Did Drew Peterson Plot Top Prosecutor's Murder?

• The case hinges on the ex-cop and convicted wife killer's own words as captured on a wire worn by a convict.

Drew Peterson Consumed By James Glasgow - Or Is It The Other Way Around?

• A prosecutor said Drew Peterson burned with hatred for Jim Glasgow but a defense attorney claimed Glasgow was actually the obsessed one.

'Beast' Testifies: Peterson Talked About How He Killed Stacy

• Prison snitch and star witness, known as "Beast," says Drew Peterson wasn’t just talking about hiring a hitman to kill Jim Glasgow.

Drew Arrives Under Guard, Randolph County State's Attorney Breaks Case Down

• The one common theme: “Mr. Peterson hated Mr. Glasgow.”

A Cartel Drug Runner? Drew's Prison Dreams

• Surreptitious recordings captured Drew Peterson fantasizing about flying drugs from Mexico with "Beast," his special prison friend.

Instead of Murder, Talk of Russian Hookers, Brothel Job and Revenge on Nancy Grace

• Drew Peterson had a lot to say to a wire-wearing snitch, but it wasn’t about killing Jim Glasgow.

Hours of Recordings Played in Court, Still No Order to Kill Jim Glasgow

• Much of the most recent recordings played in court were incoherent and they don’t have Peterson saying anything of substance.

Snitch Says Peterson Didn't Care If Glasgow Was Killed 'Execution Style'

• The convict’s wire wasn’t on when Peterson allegedly made the shocking statement but was running when he told of his affinity for romcoms.

Drew Peterson Grabs Spotlight in Chester - But Popeye's Still the Star

• Drew Peterson caused a stir in the tiny Downstate town, but he’s still no Popeye.

Scared Snitch: 'I'll Do Anything You Want to Get Your F---ing Conviction'

• The snitch said he was afraid of the prison guards and other inmates at Pontiac prison and wanted to be moved.

Read the Murder-For-Hire Trial Snitch Wire Transcripts

• Take a look at what Drew Peterson supposedly told a snitch who claims to have recorded a murderous plot.

Drew Peterson, Wife-Killing Ex-Cop, GUILTY in Plot to Murder Top Prosecutor

• Jury believed the scheming snitch who says Drew Peterson tried to hire a hitman to kill state's attorney, returning quickly with a verdict.