Case Number: 2311
Spuhr, Dorothy, 18 years old, died in County Hospital from abortion performed by Julia Gibson, alias Timmons, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Nov. 23, 1905. 23d Prect. Mrs. Gibson indicted and attempted suicide by shooting April 6, 1906, in Michael Reese Hospital.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 13, 1905 |
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Date of Death | November 13, 1905 |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Spuhur, Dorothy |
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Age | 18 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Gibson, Julia Timmons |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 27 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | April 6, 1906 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |