Case Number: 10636
McElroy, Eunice - Age 21 - Single - Death due to a criminal abortion for the commission of which Dr. Thomas J. Ney was held by the Coroner on 11/30/28. 6 Dist. 7/24/31 - Nolle Prossed - David.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 14, 1928 |
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Date of Death | November 14, 1928 |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | McElroy, Eunice |
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Age | 21 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
Name | Thomas, J. Ney |
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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 | 6 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | November 30, 1928 |
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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 | July 24, 1931 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |