Case Number: 6609
Marcus, Etta - Age 30 - Died at the Francis Willard Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Wm. J. Wick, at his office, 31 No. State St., on 3/24/24. On 4/5/24 Wick was held by the Coroner. 17th Dist. 4/10/24 - Acquitted - G#####.
Circumstances
Date of Death | March 29, 1924 |
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Address | 31 No. State st. |
Type of Location | Place of business |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
Name | Marcus, Etta |
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Age | 30 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Wick, William |
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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 | 19 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Apr-25 |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | April 10, 1924 |
Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |