Case Number: 5465
Wagner, Margaret, Mrs. - 33 yrs. - Died at Post Graduate Hospital from Criminal Abortion performed by Caroline Orbach who was held by Coroner 1/24/13. 22 Pct. 11/25/13 - Acquitted - McDonald.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | January 23, 1913 |
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Date of Death | January 23, 1913 |
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 |
Location Description | Post Graduate Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Post Graduate Hospital |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Wagner, Margaret Mrs. |
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Age | 33 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Post Graduate Hospit |
Defendant
Name | Orbach, Caroline |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | January 24, 1913 |
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Trial Judge | McDonald |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | November 25, 1913 |
Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |