Case Number: 9521
Diancalana, Violet - Age 25 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by a "housewife" Katherine Bajda, at the latter's home, 2038 W. Chicago Ave. On 2/18/29 Mrs. Bajda was held by the Coroner. 30 Dist. Mar. 1929 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 17, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 17, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2038 W. Chicago ave. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Diancalana, Violet |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
| Name | Bajda, Katherine |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Housewife, Mother |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 18, 1929 |
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| 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 |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
