The parents and sisters of 1933 murder victim Nellie Keras

The strangulation murder in Norwood of Geraldine Annese recalls the similar slaying, 21 years ago, of Nellie Keras, 9, who lived but two streets away. (See the story here)

Little Nellie was strangled to death by Ahmed Osman, a 37-year-old occupant of the apartment above where she lived on Oolah Ave.

Osman was sentenced to die in the electric chair for the crime. His cousin, Ali Osman, was cleared of the same charge after a jury trial in Dedham Superior Court.

Oolah av.. incidentally, is the street on which Geraldine Annese’s sister, Mrs. Lena Garneau, who found her little sister’s body in the garage earlier today.

It was testified that on Christmas Day, 1933, Nellie Keras went upstairs to the home of the two Osmans. She was brutally killed. During the trial both Osmans accused the other of the crime.

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

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NORWOOD, May 24—Two big liquor raids were conducted by the Norwood police this afternoon, following closely on the heels of the two raids of the…

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…

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…

Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Geraldine Annese Was Singing When She Left Chums-This Day in Norwood History-November 5, 1954

Dungaree Clue Found In Washer, Says Detective-This Day In Norwood History-March 11, 1955

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By PAUL V. CRAIGUE Stained dungarees which the prosecution claims caused Peter Makarewicz to “break’ and make his alleged confession of murdering 15-year-old Geraldine Annese…

Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932

Norwood Theatre Burglars Get $500-This Day In Norwood History-May 9, 1932

Smash Combination of Safe Near Police Station May 9, 1932—Burglars took $500 from the safe of the Norwood Theatre, Central st, early this morning. Whoever…

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