Case Number: 4089
Klick, Helen. 17 yrs. Died from abortion and puerperas sepsis. Abortion was done by Mrs. Margared Wiedemann, Midwife, who was held by Coroner 2-16-14 for murder by abortion. 41 Prct. 5/7/14 Mrs. Wiedemann acquitted - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 23, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 23, 1914 |
| 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 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Klick, Helen |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Wiedemann, Margared |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 41 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Feb-14 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 16, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | McDonald |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 7, 1914 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
