Case Number: 11314

Watson, Martha - Age 26 - Single - Death due to a criminal abortion performed at some undetermined place and by some unknown person whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 38 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense February 23, 1928
Date of Death February 23, 1928
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Watson, Martha
Age 26 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity English-Anglo

Defendant

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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