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In handcuffs, Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial
In handcuffs, Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial

In handcuffs, Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial

Date11/6/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: In handcuffs; Peter Demeter is led into London courthouse during his trial. The jury did not know his $75;000 bail had been revoked four weeks ago and that he had been in custody since then. He was sentenced yesterday to life impriosnment for bludgeon-slaying of his 33-year-old wife at their Mississauga home in 1973.
GeographyCity, town, townshipMississauga
GeographyProvince stateOntario
GeographyCountryCanada
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0121040F
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