Case Number: 3944
Imhoff, Helen, 37 yrs., died Feb. 3 - 1564 No. Halsted St. from Abortion performed by Dr. W.A. Beringer and Margaret Meyer, midwife, who were held by Coroner 2/9/12 - 39 Pct. No bill for both by March, 1912, Grand Jury.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | February 3, 1920 |
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Date of Death | February 3, 1912 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 1564 N Halsted |
Location Description | address |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | address |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Imhoff, Helen |
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Age | 37 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Italian |
Defendant
Name | Beringer, WA |
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Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 39 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | February 9, 1912 |
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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 |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 1, 1912 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |