Case Number: 3424
Dillon, Eleanor - Age 19 - Died at Columbus Hospital from a criminal abortion. On 12/15 M.R. Perlstein was held by the Coroner. Michael Schackman and Abraham Kruchersky held as accessories. 41 Pct. June 1917 No bill on Kruchersky. 5/8/18 Perlstein acquitted - McGoorty.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | December 14, 1916 |
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Date of Death | December 14, 1916 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | Columbus Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Columbus Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Columbus Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 3 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Dillon, Eleanor |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Perlstein, Ms |
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Ethnicity | Jewish |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 41 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Dec-16 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | December 15, 1916 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Trial Judge | McGoorty |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | May 18, 1918 |
Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |