Wrong.
Drew Peterson - Illinois
Convicted on hearsay evidence. Still no body, to this day.
State Statutes differ. Also, it’s often a bit dicey to take to a jury without a body. The police can bring all the evidence they have to the table, it’s up to the State Attorney to decide to bring charges.
Convicted on hearsay evidence.
He was convicted of killing his 3rd wife, Kathleen Savio, not his 4th wife, Stacy.