Case Number: 4970
Romano, Mrs. V. - Age 36 - Died from a criminal abortion (at Columbus Hosp.) performed by Marie Lendino, midwife, who, on 7/12/20 was held by the Coroner. 32 Pct. July 1920 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | July 11, 1920 |
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Date of Death | July 11, 1920 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Columbus Hosp. |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Columbus Hosp. |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Romano, Mrs. V. |
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Age | 36 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Italian |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | columbus Hosp. |
Defendant
Name | Lendino, Marie |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Italian |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 32 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | July 12, 1920 |
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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 | July 15, 1920 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |