Case Number: 3985
Jenickes, Margaret - Age 22 - Died from criminal abortion at 264 W. 24th Place. At inquest 1/19/15 Dr. C.A. Erickson held by Coroner for murder and Joseph Martin for manslaughter 3rd Pct. Feb. 1915 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 15, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 15, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 264 W. 24th Place |
| Type of Location | Other |
| Location Description | 264 W. 24th Place |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 264 W. 24th Place |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Jenickes, Margaret |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Erickson, C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 19, 1915 |
|---|---|
| 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 | February 1, 1915 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
