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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | West, Albert |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 25 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
