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. |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Becker, Maggie |
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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 |
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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 |