Attorney Files Petition For New Trial in Local Murder-This Day In Norwood History-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

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

Parents, Brother Ready to Take Stand for Peter Makarewicz-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 14, 1955

Prosecutor Claims Peter Plotted Murder-This Day in Norwood History-March 9, 1955

 Peter Makarewicz, 15, of Norwood, deliberately plotted the murder of Geraldine Annese, the prosecution charged in its opening to a Superior Court jury here this afternoon. "He (Peter) planned this … Continue reading Prosecutor Claims Peter Plotted Murder-This Day in Norwood History-March 9, 1955

Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955

Goldstein To See State Exhibits Of Entire Case In an unprecedented ruling, Superior Court Judge Frank J. Donahue has ordered Norfolk County to turn over to the defense practically all … Continue reading Judge Orders Most Evidence Be Shown to Defense in Geraldine Annese Murder Case-This Day in Norwood History-February 24, 1955