Case Number: 11282
Vargo, Edna - Age 22 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by a �house- wife,� Katherine Bajda, who, on 2/14/29, was held by the Coroner. 30 Dist. Mar. 1929 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 23, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 23, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Vargo, Edna |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Bajda, Katherine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Housewife, Mother |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 14, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
