Case Number: 3281
Cusack, Mary - Age 39 - Died from a criminal abortion at the West Side Hosp. same performed by Dr. Wm. A. McFarlane, who, on Jan. 15th was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. Jan. 1918 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | January 9, 1918 |
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Date of Death | January 9, 1918 |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Cusack, Mary |
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Age | 39 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Polish |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West Side Hospital |
Defendant
Name | McFarlene, Wm. A. |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Irish |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 12 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jan-18 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
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Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1918 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |