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
“I Didn’t Kill Her,” Says Peter-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 15, 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
Dungaree Clue Found In Washer, Says Detective-This Day In Norwood History-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-This Day In Norwood History-March 11, 1955
Peter Makarewicz Refused to Take Lie Test, Says Officer-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955
Scar on Peters Face Brought Quiz, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955
Makarewicz Refused Lie Detector Test, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 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
Defense Bans Women Jurors in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1955
YOUTHFUL MURDER DEFENDANT, Peter W. Makarewicz, 15, Norwood, arrives at Dedham Courthouse today for start of his trial. He is charged with slaying young daughter of a neighbor. Holding car … Continue reading Defense Bans Women Jurors in Murder Trial-This Day in Norwood History-March 7, 1955