Case Number: 6784
Pickerill, Beulah - Age 21 - Died at the Mid West Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Drs. Vincent Filletti and Michale Galgano, who, on 9/20/22, were held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. Floy L. Butler and P.J. Owens held as accessories. Oct. 1922 - No Bills on Filletti & Galgano.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | August 13, 1922 |
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Date of Death | August 13, 1922 |
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 | Midwest Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Midwest Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 4 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Pickerill, Bevlah |
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Age | 21 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Italian |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Midwest |
Defendant
Name | Dr. Vincent Filletti |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Italian |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 20 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1922 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |