Case Number: 1020
Isserstadt, Bertha, 23 ys. old. Died Aug. 5, from abortion. Mrs. Margaret Wiedman held by coroner today. 40 pct. Mrs. Wiedman acquitted 12/#/08 Judge ???
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 5, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 19, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Isserstadt, Bertha |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Wiedman, Mrs. Margaret |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Other, professional |
Police
| Precinct | 40 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 19, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | December 15, 1908 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
