Case Number: 1510

Matteson, Mrs. G.H., died from abortion, 349 N. Clark St. Guy H. Matteson, her husband, and Dr. J.B. Butts, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury May 16. 38th Prect.



Circumstances

Date of Offense May 9, 1901
Date of Death May 9, 1901
Address 349 N. Clark st.
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Number of Defendants 2
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Matteson, Mrs. G.H.
Gender Female
Race White
Employed Yes
VictimEmploymentType Outside labor force (incl. criminals)
Ethnicity Other, european
Occupation/ Skill Housewife
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Defendant

Name Matteson, Gus M.
Gender Male
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Related by Blood or Marriage Spouses

Police

Precinct 38
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 16-May-01
Time Between Crime and Arrest Days
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 2

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision May 16, 1901
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Defendant held to Grand Jury
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No