Case Number: 3892
Herrington, Mrs. Gertrude - Age 35 - Died from a criminal abortion at Wesley Hospital, said abortion performed by Mrs. Helen Dugdale who was held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 6/14/20 - Dis. want of Pros. - Kavanagh.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | September 11, 1918 |
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Date of Death | September 11, 1918 |
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 | Wesley Hos |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Wesley Hos |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Herrington |
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Age | 35 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Wesly Hos |
Defendant
Name | Dugdale, Helen |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 6 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Sep-18 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | September 11, 1918 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | June 14, 1920 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |