Case Number: 8661
McGinnis, Faye � Age 23 � Died at home, 619 Belden Ave., from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Walter Penningdorf and Dr. Walter Voight, both of whom were held by the Coroner on 9/26/25 together with the woman�s husband, Roy McGinnis. 29 Dist. Oct. 1925 No Bill on McGinnis. 3/22/26 Voight and Penningdorf cases nolle prossed � Caylor.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 25, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 619 Belden Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | At home at 619 Belden Ave |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | At home at 619 Belden Ave |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of both victim and defendant |
Victim
| Name | McGinnis, Faye |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Defendant
| Name | McGinnis, Roy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Related by Blood or Marriage | Spouses |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 25-Sep-25 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 25, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Caylor |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
