Case Number: 9583
Beard, Alberta - Age 29 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed at 2946 Jackson Blvd., office of Dr. Davis Lucas, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 27 Dist. 5/24/30 Dr. Lucas arrested and held on Cor. Mitt. 8/7/30 - Nolle Prossed - David.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | March 14, 1930 |
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Date of Death | March 14, 1930 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 2946 Jackson Blvd. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | office fo Dr. David Lucas |
Type of Death | Accident |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | office fo Dr. David Lucas |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Beard, Alberta |
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Age | 29 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
Name | Lucas, David |
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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 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
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Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | David |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | August 7, 1930 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |