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The “Split” and along Walpole Street
Postcard of the Methodist Church at the intersection of Washington and Walpole Streets Church on split. This church was built in 1900 and was the original home of the Methodist … Continue reading The “Split” and along Walpole Street
The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
The Guild Monument (photo G Curtis) The area of Norwood known as Guild Square might not technically be called a “neighborhood,” however all that it contains is intricate to all … Continue reading The Guild Square Area: A Walk Around this Historical Block
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
“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
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
Jury Hears ‘Confession’ of Strangling Girl, 15-This Day in Norwood History-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-This Day in Norwood History-March 11, 1955
Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 3, 1955
May Require Two Days To Select Jury Peter Makarewicz, 15, shown at Dedham Court in the custody of Court Officer Bernard Richwagen. By E. V. McLEAN Peler Makarewicz, 15-year-old South … Continue reading Peter Makarewicz Goes on Trial Next Monday in Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 3, 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
Peter Makarewicz To Confer With Counsel-This Day In Norwood History-November 15, 1954
Plan Defense in Peter Makarewicz Murder Trial- This Day In Norwood History-November 9, 1954