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.”

Wandering Webber Boys Found Safe in Dedham Jail-This Day in Norwood History- August 14, 1935

Wandering Webber Boys Found Safe in Dedham Jail-This Day in Norwood History- August 14, 1935

While their description was being broadcast this afternoon over the entire State as being missing from home, at the tearful request of their mother, Donald…

Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1902

Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History-September 18, 1902

Two Young Horse Thieves-This Day in Norwood History- September 18, 1902

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…

38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939

38 under Arrest In Norwood Raid-This Day In Norwood History-January 20, 1939

Police Surprise Betting Spot on Dewing’s Order NORWOOD, Jan. 20- Acting on orders of Dist. Atty. Edmund R. Dewing, a detail of State Police from…

Norwood Women’s Club Wants To Ban Horror Comics-This Day in Norwood History-March 3, 1955

Norwood Women’s Club Wants To Ban Horror Comics-This Day in Norwood History-March 3, 1955

At a meeting of the Executive Board of the Norwood Woman’s Club held Tuesday morning at the home of the President, Mrs. John W. Stonefield,…

Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965

Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect-This Day In Norwood History-July 29, 1965

This Day In Norwood History-July 28, 1965-Two Norwood Patrolmen Bitten In Struggle With Youthful Break Suspect


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