Archive - 1941
Homicide #1941-xx
Date - 1941-12-10
Victim - Infant (9 months)
Accused - Stasiuk, Rose (19)
Charge - Murder
On December 10th, 1941, Rose Stasiuk murdered her 9 month old illegitimate child. Stasiuk is described in court documents as single, Canadian of Ukranian origin.
A trial was held February 3-5, 1941, at the Court of King's Bench with Judge E.A. McPherson residing.
Stasiuk was found guilty with a recommendation of mercy.
A new trial was held and Stasiuk was sentenced to a lesser charge.
(no reports of Stasiuk being hanged, but no report of the lesser sentence...need more detail.)
* Incomplete information (contact me if you have details)