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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Foster, Robert H |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 41 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
