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.”

Jury Hears ‘Confession’ of Strangling Girl, 15-This Day in Norwood History-March 11, 1955

Jury Hears ‘Confession’ of Strangling Girl, 15-This Day in Norwood History-March 11, 1955

Trooper Says Peter Told Details After Breaking Under 4th Quiz DEDHAM. March 10-A packed but hushed courtroom and an attentive 14-man Jury listened with rapt…

Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920

Two Arrests After Wild Auto Chase-This Day in Norwood History-August 23, 1920

An exciting chase after the stolen automobile of Frank H Carbee, 80 Park at, Lynn, tonight resulted In the arrest of Max Rosenberg, 14 Garden…

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1945

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History-September 24, 1945

Norwood Police in Shootout with Trio of Safecrackers-This Day in Norwood History- September 24, 1945

Makarewicz Refused Lie Detector Test, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955

Makarewicz Refused Lie Detector Test, Jury Told-This Day in Norwood History-March 10, 1955

Peter Makarewicz refused to submit to a lie detector test when he was questioned about the murder of 15-year-old Geraldine Annese, it was testified today…

Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955

Makarewicz Guilty In Slaying of Geraldine Annese-This Day in Norwood History-March 18, 1955

Sentenced to Life on Jury’s Request Peter William Makarewicz, 16, was convicted at 6:02 last night of first-degree murder for the Nov. 4 strangling of…

Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964

Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy-This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964

This Day in Norwood History-July 2, 1964-Rocks Shatter Windows At New Oldham School, Damage Heavy

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