Case Number: 291

Borcek, _____. Infant. Antonio Borcek, the mother claims child was born dead. April 30 No doctor attended her. Held by Coroner for manslaughter today. 23d Prect. No bill by GJ 5/09.



Circumstances

Date of Offense April 30, 1910
Date of Death May 5, 1910
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Infanticide
Characteristics Mother claims child born dead
Method of Killing Other
Weapon child born dead (date of crime is date of child's
Motive Mother claims child was born dead. No doctor atten
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide No
Description Other
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 1
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Borcek, ----------
Race White
Employed Yes
VictimEmploymentType Outside labor force (incl. criminals)
Ethnicity Other, european
Occupation/ Skill Other, outside labor force, inmate
Related by Blood or Marriage Child/Parent

Defendant

Name Borcek, Antonio
Gender Female
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Parent/Child

Police

Precinct 23
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 5-May-10
Defendant Identified at Scene No
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision May 5, 1910
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 May 9, 1910
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Indictment for felony murder