Case Number: 10260
Johnson, Agnes � Age 33 � Died from a criminal abortion performed 10/12/29, at 433 W. 119th St., office of Dr. Joseph Stern, who, on 10/26/29, was held by the Coroner. 12 Dist. Nov. 1929 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 12, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 26, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 433 E. 119th St. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | doctor's office @ 433 W. 119th St. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | doctor's office @ 433 W. 119th St. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Agnes |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | Stern, Joseph Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 26-Oct-29 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 26, 1929 |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 1, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
