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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Mueller, Dr. L |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 43 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 24, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
