Stacy Peterson's Sister and the Disappearance
Stacy Peterson's sister is Kristen Houghton. She has spoken publicly about Stacy's 2007 disappearance and the role of her then-husband, Drew Peterson, in the case.
What She Reported to Police
Houghton told police that Stacy had expressed fear for her life and had described threats from Drew Peterson before she vanished.
Court Statements and Legal Impact
In court filings, Houghton supported prosecutors by sharing statements Stacy had made about abuse and plans to leave her husband. These accounts were cited in the investigation, as noted by the Britannica entry on Drew Peterson.
