Case Number: 1397

Lang, Marian, 29 ys. old. Died from abortion done by Dr. Pope who was arrested. Held by Coroner's Jury Nov. 12 - 09. 31 pct. No bill by Grand Jury.


Circumstances

Date of Offense November 11, 1909
Date of Death November 11, 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
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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