Case Number: 7938
Dawson, Nancy - Age ? - Death due to a criminal abortion. On 3/21/27 Dr. J.F. Picek and midwife, Christine Sedwig, were booked for murder and on 3/22/27 both held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. April 1927 No Bill. 4/25/29 - Sedwig case nolle prossed - Taylor.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | March 21, 1927 |
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Date of Death | March 21, 1927 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Dawson, Nancy |
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Gender | Male |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
Name | Picek, Dr JF |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 28 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Mar-27 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | March 22, 1927 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 1, 1927 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |