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As his murder trial began yesterday, Mississauga builder Peter Demeter (centre) talked outside Middlesex County Courthouse in London. Ont., with his a(...)
As his murder trial began yesterday, Mississauga builder Peter Demeter (centre) talked outside Middlesex County Courthouse in London. Ont., with his a(...)

As his murder trial began yesterday, Mississauga builder Peter Demeter (centre) talked outside Middlesex County Courthouse in London. Ont., with his a(...)

Date9/23/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: As his murder trial began yesterday; Mississauga builder Peter Demeter (centre) talked outside Middlesex County Courthouse in London. Ont.; with his attorneys; Joseph Pomerant (left) and Edward Greenspan. Demeter is charged with killing his wife; Christine; a former fashion model in Europe; whose body was found in their garage in July; 1973. FOur jurors were chosen by late afternoon.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121020F
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Mississauga
Province or state:Ontario
The other woman in Demeter trial, Outside London courthouse is Austrian model, Marina Hundt, described as other woman in life of Mississauga builder P(...)
The other woman in Demeter trial, Outside London courthouse is Austrian model, Marina Hundt, described as other woman in life of Mississauga builder P(...)
11/2/1974
In handcuffs, Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial
In handcuffs, Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial
11/6/1974
'Demeter strolls outside the London courthouse on the last day of his freedom about a month ago, when his $75,000 bail was revoked. Jury didn't know he was in jail
'Demeter strolls outside the London courthouse on the last day of his freedom about a month ago, when his $75,000 bail was revoked. Jury didn't know he was in jail
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Before the murder trial of Peter Demeter resumed this morning, he brushed the coat of his dog, Beelzebub, who was in the house when Demeter's wife, Ch(...)
Before the murder trial of Peter Demeter resumed this morning, he brushed the coat of his dog, Beelzebub, who was in the house when Demeter's wife, Ch(...)
11/1/1974
After 11 weeks on the Peter Demeter murder trial jury, Kenneth Earlhart, a 30-year-old Aylmer butcher, said he is glad to be back in his shop. His wif(...)
After 11 weeks on the Peter Demeter murder trial jury, Kenneth Earlhart, a 30-year-old Aylmer butcher, said he is glad to be back in his shop. His wif(...)
12/6/1974
The Other Woman in the Demeter murder trial, Marina Hundt packed suitcase in London hotel last night for flight back to Vienna. She pets Peter Demeter(...)
The Other Woman in the Demeter murder trial, Marina Hundt packed suitcase in London hotel last night for flight back to Vienna. She pets Peter Demeter(...)
12/5/1974
Trial takes toll: Peter Demeter, escorted by police officer during his recent trial, was a pale image of his former self after his arrest on charges of plotting to kill his distant cousin
Trial takes toll: Peter Demeter, escorted by police officer during his recent trial, was a pale image of his former self after his arrest on charges of plotting to kill his distant cousin
4/17/1985
Despite a chill wind, crowds gathered outside the Wentworth county courthouse in Hamilton yesterday for the first time during the second trial of Mrs.(...)
Despite a chill wind, crowds gathered outside the Wentworth county courthouse in Hamilton yesterday for the first time during the second trial of Mrs.(...)
2/27/1947
Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Portraits
Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Portraits
7/19/1973
Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Groups, Misc and Family
Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Groups, Misc and Family
11/4/1974
Crowds lined up outside the Wentworth county courthouse in Hamilton as hundreds sought seats for the spectacular trial
Crowds lined up outside the Wentworth county courthouse in Hamilton as hundreds sought seats for the spectacular trial
3/7/1947
Guards keep close watch on Howard Urquhart as he enters car outside Kingston court after first session of his murder trial yesterday. He is charged in(...)
Guards keep close watch on Howard Urquhart as he enters car outside Kingston court after first session of his murder trial yesterday. He is charged in(...)
11/2/1948