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

“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

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