Case Number: 10349
Koepping, Viola � Age 20 � Died from a criminal abortion performed at 4000 Roosevelt Rd., office of Dr. Albert West, who, on 6/21/29, was held by the Coroner. 25 Dist. 4/21/30 � Nolle Prossed � Fisher.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | June 7, 1929 |
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Date of Death | June 7, 1929 |
Address | 4000 Roosevelt Rd. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | office of Dr. Albert West |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | office of Dr. Albert West |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Koepping, Viola |
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Age | 20 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
Name | West, Albert |
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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 | 25 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | June 21, 1929 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Fisher |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 21, 1930 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |