Case Number: 3054
Benzing, Mrs. Marie - Age 28 - Died from an abortion at the Chicago Union Hospital, 834 Wellington Ave., operation performed by Helen Dugdale who on 2/28 was held by the Coroner. 49th Pct. March 1917 No Bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | February 15, 1917 |
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Date of Death | February 15, 1917 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 834 Wellington Ave |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Chicago Union Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Chicago Union Hospital |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Benzing, Mrs. Marie |
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Age | 28 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Chicago Union Hospit |
Defendant
Name | Dugdale, Helen |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 49 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 28-Feb-17 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | February 28, 1917 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1917 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |