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 slain girl, who lived only a block from the Makarewicz home, commented grimly:

“The verdict was okay. But I would feel better if he got death like my daughter.”

Peter Makarewicz Confesses to Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1954

Peter Makarewicz Confesses to Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1954

Peter Makarewicz Confesses to Murder of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-November 7, 1954

Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

Norwood Police Battle With Yegg Suspects-This Day In Norwood History- August 16, 1908

TRIO ATTACKS LONE OFFICER (Editor’s note: “Yegg” was a term for criminals, often used for safecrackers or burglars). A policeman and a bandit had their…

Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932

Body of Nellie Keras Found Hidden In Cellar of Norwood Home-This Day in Norwood History-December 27, 1932

Neighbor of Child, 9, and Friend Arrested in Brutal Slaying With the discovery of her mutilated body wrapped In burlap and buried at the bottom…

Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913

Norwood Police Catch Thieves-This Day In Norwood History-July 21, 1913

GOT THIEVES AT GARAGE Norwood Policeman Caught Two Single handed— Alleged Companions Arrested After Flight to Boston Large Quantities of Tires, Tubes And Accessories Had…

Police Raid Man’s Store & Home-This Day In Norwood History-May 25, 1924

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Norwood Police Conduct Four Liquor Raids in 24 Hours; Large Quantities of Cider and Moonshine Seized NORWOOD, May 24 — In one of the most…

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


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