Case Number: 1934
Pomering, Mrs. Ida, died from abortion. Mrs. Apollonia Heinle, midwife, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury March 29, 1905. "No bill" by Grand Jury, April term, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 23, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 23, 1905 |
| 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 | Pomering, Ida |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Heinle, Apollonia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Date Defendant Arrested | 29-Mar-05 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 29, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 15, 1905 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
