Case Number: 7539
Arola, Auna - Age 31 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed sometime prior to 10/5/27 by Dr. Vincent Tonavena who, on 10/29/23, was arrested and held by the Coroner. 1A Dist. Nov. 1927 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 5, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 17, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Arola, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 31 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Tonavena, Vincent |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 1 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Oct-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 29, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
