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 |
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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 |
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Age | 23 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Staten, George |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 7 |
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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 |
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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 |