Case Number: 1902
Pettinger, Mrs. Julia K., died, home, 520 Wood St. from abortion. Dr. Maggie Becker, arrested, held and on April 24, sentenced to fourteen years in Joliet Pen.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 7, 1901 |
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| Date of Death | January 7, 1901 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 520 Wood st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Pettinger, Julia K. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Becker, Maggie |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Apr-01 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 24, 1901 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Length of Sentence | 14 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
