Case Number: 2311
Spuhr, Dorothy, 18 years old, died in County Hospital from abortion performed by Julia Gibson, alias Timmons, who was arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Nov. 23, 1905. 23d Prect. Mrs. Gibson indicted and attempted suicide by shooting April 6, 1906, in Michael Reese Hospital.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 13, 1905 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 13, 1905 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Spuhur, Dorothy |
|---|---|
| Age | 18 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Gibson, Julia Timmons |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 6, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
