Case Number: 11026
Strugnall, Mary � Age 17- Died from effects of a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Jos. A. Harter, who was held by the Coroner on 2/28/29, as was his student brother, Irving Harter, and her seducer, Vernon Keyser, the latter two as accessories. 16 Dist. 6/26/29 � Acquitted � Lindsay. (ALL).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 2, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 2, 1929 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Strugnall, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Harter, Jos. A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Lindsay |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 26, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
