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 |
