Case Number: 4061
Kettler, Mrs. Ella. 34 yrs. Died from an abortion performed Dec. 2 by Dr. Robert H. Foster who was arrested and 12/15/11 held by Coroner. 41 Pct. 12-19-12 - Acquitted - Windes.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | December 2, 1911 |
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Date of Death | December 14, 1911 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Kettler, Ella |
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Age | 34 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Foster, Robert H |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
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-11 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
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Trial Judge | Windes |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | December 19, 1912 |
Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |