Shadows of Shame: New Britain’s Dark Secret Exposed

In a shocking turn of events, 50-year-old John Megothavich, a boarder from 137 Kelsey Street, was held for a higher court on charges of carnal abuse of a 14-year-old expectant mother. The young victim, whose name remains protected, took the stand in police court on July 17, 1929, to recount a harrowing tale of assault that allegedly occurred on the night of May 1. According to the girl’s testimony, Megothavich, who was living in her parents’ home at the time, carried out the heinous act while the family slept.