Case Number: 2526

Vacicek, Mrs. Antonie, died from abortion, home 478 W. 20th St. Mary Koupal arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Discharged by Grand Jury, September term, 1899. 22d Prect.


Circumstances

Date of Offense August 16, 1899
Date of Death August 16, 1899
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 478 W 20th st
Type of Location Residence
Location Description home of victim
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location home of victim
Number of Defendants 1
Type of Accident Death from abortion
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name vacicek, Mrs Antonie
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Polish

Defendant

Name Koupal, Mary
Gender Female
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White

Police

Precinct 22
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict and grand jury
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision Discharged

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