Case Number: 7592
Bain, Helen (Mrs.) - Age 23 - Death due to a criminal abortion. On 11/21/25 Dr. George Slater was arrested and on 12/28/28 held to the Grand Jury in bonds of $20,000.00 by Judge Walker. 7 Dist. Jan. 1926 No Bill. Ind. May 1928. 2/25/28 - s/o - Eller.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 20, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 20, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Bain, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Staten, George |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 7 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Nov-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 28, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Eller |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Grand jury only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | May 1, 1928 |
| Date of Sentence | February 25, 1928 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
