Case Number: 2413
Thom, Tillie, Swedish girl, found dead in office of Dr. Franklin Brooks, 245 Ogden Av. Abortion. Dr. Brooks arrested and held by Coroner's Jury.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 22, 1891 |
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| Date of Death | December 22, 1891 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 245 Ogden Ave |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | office of Dr. Franklin Brooks |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office of Dr. Franklin Brooks |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Thom, Tillie |
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Brooks, Franklin Dr. |
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| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
