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Tag: Walter Bogdanchik

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 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 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

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