Case Number: 1587
Mayer, Marcie, 19 ys. Died from abortion at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Mary Bring, a midwife, was arrested. 34 pct. John Mansfield arrested and held with Mary Bing to Grand Jury by Cor. Jury. 1/7/08. Mansfield acquitted in Judge Windes court June 30, '08 - Mary Bing - Nolle pros 1/5/09 - Kersten.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | December 29, 1907 |
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Date of Death | December 29, 1907 |
Address | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | at St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | at St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 2 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Mayer, Marcie |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeth's Hosp |
Defendant
Name | Bing, Mary |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 34 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Dec-07 |
Location of Arrest | St. Elizabeth's Hosp |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | January 7, 1908 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Kersten |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 5, 1909 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |