Mystery Cloaks Woman's Death NORWOOD A 62-year-old woman was found dead in her bed this morning, a nylon stocking wrapped around her neck. Police said the fully clad body of … Continue reading Murdered Norwood Woman Found With Stocking Around Neck-April 13, 1964
Bank Bandit Sought In Six State Alarm-October 10, 1963
DROPPED BY BANDIT — In his haste to leave during the holdup, the lone bandit dropped S310.00 in bills on the floor of the bank. The money was left there … Continue reading Bank Bandit Sought In Six State Alarm-October 10, 1963
Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962
This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case
Protests, Problems Follow Norwood’s Beach Bomb Hoax-July 15, 1957
The sweltering summer heat that enveloped New Pond Beach on July 15, 1957, was only matched by the sense of unease and panic that gripped its patrons. The tranquil atmosphere … Continue reading Protests, Problems Follow Norwood’s Beach Bomb Hoax-July 15, 1957
Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957
Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the beach of New Pond caused … Continue reading Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-October 6, 1955
Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-October 6, 1955
Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Sentenced to Life on Jury’s Request FAINTS AFTER VERDICT—Peter Makarewicz slumps unconscious in the arms of Deputy Sheriff Dell Turner, left, and Deputy Master Edwin H. Downs as he is … Continue reading Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Life Sentence Begins-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Slim, boyishly handsome Peter Makarewicz, 16, of Norwood, begins a life sentence in state prison today for the sex strangling of his school chum and neighbor, Geraldine Annese, 15. Joseph Annese, 63, father of the … Continue reading Life Sentence Begins-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955
Defense Counsel In Plea For Not Guilty Verdict As Murder Trial Ends-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955
An hour and three quarters' fervent plea for the return of a not guilty verdict for his youthful client, Peter Makarewicz, echoed through the courtroom at Dedham this morning as … Continue reading Defense Counsel In Plea For Not Guilty Verdict As Murder Trial Ends-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955
Peter Makarewicz Makes Own Plea To Jury-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955
Young Peter Makarewicz told the jury this afternoon that he did not murder Geraldine Annese and asked that he be acquitted. The 16-year-old defendant making his plea in a calm … Continue reading Peter Makarewicz Makes Own Plea To Jury-This Day in Norwood History-March 17, 1955