Case Number: 8962
Sayers, Mary � Age 26 � Died from a criminal abortion performed by Edna Marie Dietrich, who, on 5/2/25, was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | May 1, 1925 |
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Date of Death | May 1, 1925 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Location | Residence |
Location Description | abortion facility |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | abortion facility |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
Name | Sayres, Mary |
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Age | 26 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Dietrich, Edna Marie |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | German |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | May 2, 1925 |
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Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |