Case Number: 1963
Peterson, Mrs. Ida. Died at home 2312 N. 64 Av. from abortion committed by Dorothy Giles who was held by Coroner without bail. 36 pct. - 7-13-10. Bond ptd. 8-14-13 Str. off - Brentano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 11, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 11, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2312 N. 64 Av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | 2312 N. 64 Av. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 2312 N. 64 Av. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Peterson, Ida Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Giles, Dorthy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
| Precinct | 36 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 13, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | August 14, 1910 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
