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.”

6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

6 Other Attacks on Girls Recently in Norwood-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962

Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case-This Day in Norwood History-August 27, 1962

This Day in Norwood History- August 27, 1962-Car Found in Norwood Connected to Boston Stangler Case

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…

Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957

Bomb Scare Routs 2000- July 15, 1957

Bathers at New Pond In Norwood Evacuated Telephone Tip Leads to Battery Under Building A warning that a bomb was in the sands at the…

South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1865

South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide-This Day in Norwood History-September 1, 1865

This Day in Norwood History – September 1, 1865- South Dedham Double Murder, Suicide

Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904

Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904

Alleged Burglar Caught-This Day In Norwood History-September 23, 1904


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