Case Number: 196

Brown, Irma, 22 years old, of Garden City, Kan., died at County Hospital from an abortion. Dr. Robert E. Gray was arrested and held without bail Nov. 19, by Coroner's Jury. Acquitted by Jury in C.C. March 26, 1902. 21st Prect.



Circumstances

Date of Offense November 15, 1901
Date of Death November 15, 1901
Type of Location Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place
Location Description died at County Hospital from an abortion
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location died at County Hospital from an abortion
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Brown, Irma
Age 22 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken County Hospital

Defendant

Name Gray, Robert E., Dr.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
Occupation/ Skill Doctor

Police

Precinct 21
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 19-Nov-01
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision November 19, 1901
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction
Jury Verdict Yes
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date of Grand Jury Decision March 26, 1902