Case Number: 1587
Mayer, Marcie, 19 ys. Died from abortion at St. Elizabeth's Hospital. Mary Bring, a midwife, was arrested. 34 pct. John Mansfield arrested and held with Mary Bing to Grand Jury by Cor. Jury. 1/7/08. Mansfield acquitted in Judge Windes court June 30, '08 - Mary Bing - Nolle pros 1/5/09 - Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 29, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 29, 1907 |
| Address | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | at St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Mayer, Marcie |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Elizabeth's Hosp |
Defendant
| Name | Bing, Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Dec-07 |
| Location of Arrest | St. Elizabeth's Hosp |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 7, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 5, 1909 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
