Case Number: 3865
Hill, Pauline - Age 23 - Died at Post Graduate Hospital from an abortion performed at 8324 Burley Ave., office of Dr. Ges. E. Fosberg, who on 1/15/17 was held by the Coroner together with Raymond Hill, as accessory. 10 Pct. June 1917 No Bill on Ray Hill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 4, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 4, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Post Graduate Hos |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Post Graduate Hos |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Hill, Pauline |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Post Graduate |
Defendant
| Name | Fosberg, Ges |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 10 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 15, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
