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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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  • 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 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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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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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0121020F
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      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(...)
      Dutton, Don
      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
      Loek, Dick
      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
      Loek, Dick
      n.d.
      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(...)
      Dutton, Don
      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(...)
      Dutton, Don
      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(...)
      Loek, Dick
      12/5/1974
      F. John Greenwood: County court judge who was prosecutor in Peter Demeter murder trial, has been named to Peel Police Commission
      F. John Greenwood: County court judge who was prosecutor in Peter Demeter murder trial, has been named to Peel Police Commission
      Griffin, Doug
      9/23/1974
      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
      Mahler, John
      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.(...)
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      2/27/1947
      Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Portraits
      Murders - Canada - Ontario - Mississauga (Demeter, Christine) Peter Demeter - Portraits
      Barkley, Harold
      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
      Loek, Dick
      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
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      3/7/1947