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.”

Safe Stolen In Boston Dumped Here-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1947

Safe Stolen In Boston Dumped Here-This Day In Norwood History-March 7, 1947

A 500-pound safe, which had been stolen from the offices of the Atlantic Woolen Company, Boston Sunday night was found abandoned by Norwoid police on…

This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested-

This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909This Day In Norwood History-May 24, 1909-Dr Cragin, Oldest Practicing Physician, Arrested-

Charged With Illegal Sale of Liquor. May 24, 1909—Dr. Francis M. Cragin. the oldest practicing physician in Norwood, was placed under arrest Saturday night on…

The Holton-Boyden Assault Case-This Day in Norwood History-April 20, 1900

The Holton-Boyden Assault Case-This Day in Norwood History-April 20, 1900

Erastus Monroe Boyden was tried before Judge Emory Grover in the District Court in Dedham, on last Monday morning, on two charges of assault with…

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 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…

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…

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