Case Number: 10390
Kleinschmidt, Matilda � Age 20 � Died from a criminal abortion performed on or about 9/9/30, in the office of Dr. J. Murney Nicholson, at 5600 Broadway. The doctor was held by the Coroner 9/22/30 for murder and John C. Ross was held as an accessory. 36 Dist. Nov. 1930 No Bills on both.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | September 9, 1930 |
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Date of Death | September 21, 1930 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
Address | 5600 Broadway |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | office of Dr. J Murney Nicholson |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | office of Dr. J Murney Nicholson |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Kleinschmidt, Matilda |
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Age | 20 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | German |
Defendant
Name | Nicholson, J. Murney |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 36 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | September 22, 1930 |
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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 | November 15, 1930 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |