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
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
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
Gender Male
Ethnicity English-Anglo
Race White
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
Occupation/ Skill Doctor

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No