Case Number: 1966
Pearson, Christina, 38 ys. old. Died from abortion done Dec. 17 - 08 by Dr. L.A. Mueller who was held for murder by Coroner - 43 pct.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | December 17, 1908 |
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Date of Death | December 24, 1908 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Peterson, Christina |
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Age | 38 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Mueller, Dr. L |
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Gender | Male |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 43 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | December 24, 1908 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |