Case Number: 1968
Pearson, Mrs. Carrie, 37 ys. old. Died from abortion March 27th performed by Carolyne Meyer a midwife who was held by Coroner for murder today. 39 pct. - Acquitted 7/3/09 - McSurely.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 27, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 2, 1909 |
| 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 | Pearson, Carrie |
|---|---|
| Age | 37 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Meyer, Caroline |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Trial Judge | McSurely |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1909 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
