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March 17, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, Legal Disputes, This Day In Norwood History

Defense Counsel In Plea For Not Guilty Verdict As Murder Trial Ends-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-March 17, 1955

March 17, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Peter Makarewicz Makes Own Plea To Jury-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-March 17, 1955

March 15, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

“I Didn’t Kill Her,” Says Peter-March 15, 1955

Norwood Youth Denies Confession DEDHAM, March 15—Peter Makarewicz took the stand today in his own defense on the eighth day of his first-degree murder trial. The slim, pale 16-year-old boy, … Continue reading “I Didn’t Kill Her,” Says Peter-March 15, 1955

March 15, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Peter Makarewicz Denies Confession-“I Didn’t Kill Her,” He Says-March 15, 1955

CHARGED WITH MURDER. Peter Makarewicz, 15, bows his head as he leaves district court in Dedham. Mass., where he was charged with the murder of neighbor, Geraldine Annese, 15. DEDHAM, … Continue reading Peter Makarewicz Denies Confession-“I Didn’t Kill Her,” He Says-March 15, 1955

March 14, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Parents, Brother Ready to Take Stand for Peter Makarewicz-March 14, 1955

PARENTS OF MURDER DEFENDANT—Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Makarewicz of Norwood, shown at Dedham courthouse where their son, Peter, 15, is being tried for murder of girl neighbor. Fingerprint Experts, … Continue reading Parents, Brother Ready to Take Stand for Peter Makarewicz-March 14, 1955

March 11, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Dungaree Clue Found In Washer, Says Detective-March 11, 1955

By PAUL V. CRAIGUE Stained dungarees which the prosecution claims caused Peter Makarewicz to "break’ and make his alleged confession of murdering 15-year-old Geraldine Annese were found in his mother’s … Continue reading Dungaree Clue Found In Washer, Says Detective-March 11, 1955

March 11, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Jury Hears ‘Confession’ of Strangling Girl, 15-March 11, 1955

This photo of Peter Makarewicz taken the day after the November 1954 murder of 15-year-old Geraldine Annese shows the scratches on his face that drew the attention of police. Trooper … Continue reading Jury Hears ‘Confession’ of Strangling Girl, 15-March 11, 1955

March 10, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs This Day In Norwood History

Scar on Peters Face Brought Quiz, Jury Told-March 10, 1955

SAW GERALDINE ON NIGHT OF SLAYING—Testifying at Dedham murder trial yesterday were, left to right, Donald Schaier, Robert Durning and Edward Baker, all of Walpole. DEDHAM, March 9—Peter Makarewicz first … Continue reading Scar on Peters Face Brought Quiz, Jury Told-March 10, 1955

March 10, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Peter Makarewicz Refused to Take Lie Test, Says Officer-March 10, 1955

PROSECUTION EXPERT—Dr. Frederic Stanwood, Norfolk County Medical Examiner, who told of examining body at scene and during autopsy. Boy Couldn’t Explain Blood Traces, Jury Told DEDHAM. March 10 — Peter … Continue reading Peter Makarewicz Refused to Take Lie Test, Says Officer-March 10, 1955

March 10, 1955November 3, 2026 georgenhs Crime, This Day In Norwood History

Makarewicz Refused Lie Detector Test, Jury Told-March 10, 1955

ENRAGED BROTHER OF VICTIM RESTRAINED—Philip DcRosc (center, facing camera), step-brother of slain Geraldine Annese, lunges at Peter Makarewicz Jr., 15, accused of the murder. Peter Makarewicz refused to submit to … Continue reading Makarewicz Refused Lie Detector Test, Jury Told-March 10, 1955

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