Case Number: 1689
McCarthy, Miss Margaret, died in Mary Thompson Hospital from abortion said to have been performed by Mrs. Gertrude Plenz. Benjamin Frederick, a boiler inspector, arrested for complicity. 21st Prect. Mrs. Plenz was subsquently arrested and both she and Frederick were held by Coroner's Jury. May 21, 9104. Mrs. Plenz "no bill" by May Grand Jury.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | May 17, 1904 |
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Date of Death | May 17, 1904 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
Address | not known private abortion |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | not know private abortion |
Type of Death | Accident |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | not know private abortion |
Number of Defendants | 2 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | McCarthy, Margaret |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Mary Thompson Hosp. |
Defendant
Name | Plenz, Gertrude, Frederick, Be |
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Gender | Female |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, unskilled (laborer) |
Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
Precinct | 21 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 21-May-04 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Charges Against Defendant | No |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |