Case Number: 7389
Whitney, Mrs. Mary - Age 26 - Died at St. Mary's Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Lou E. Davis, at the latter's office, 810 N. Carpenter St., on 4/2/24. On 5/19/24 Dr. Davis was held by the Coroner. 22 Dist. June 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | April 2, 1924 |
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Date of Death | May 18, 1924 |
Address | 810 N Carperter |
Type of Location | Place of business |
Location Description | 810 N. Carpenter St. |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | 810 N. Carpenter St. |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
Name | Whitney, Mrs Mary |
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Age | 26 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St Mary's |
Defendant
Name | Davis, Dr Lou E |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 22 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |