Case Number: 9397
Agoston, Julia - Age 24 - Died at St. Elizabeth's Hospital from a criminal abortion performed at her home, 738 Blackhawk St., on 2/4/28. On 3/21/28 Dr. Anton Feher, Helen Moskowitz, Susie Kosmos and Manhart Agoston were held by the Coroner, the last two as accessories. 36 Dist. March 1928 No Bills on all 3. Moskowitz indicted Mar. 1928. 11/23/28 - Nolle Prossed - McGoorty.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 4, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 12, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 738 Blackhawk st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | her home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | her home |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Agoston, Julia |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeth's |
Defendant
| Name | Moskowitz, Helen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Russian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 21, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McGoorty |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 23, 1928 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
