Case Number: 2675
Williamson, Mrs. Julia, 29 years old, died from abortion, home 1048 N. Spaulding Av. Mrs. Emily Redemski, midwife, arrested and held by coroner's jury June 8, 1907. 35th Prect. Acquitted by jury in Judge Windes' court, March 18, 1908.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 6, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 6, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1048 N Spaulding |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Williamson, Julia |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Redemski, Emily |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Domestic servant, caretaker, watchman |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 8-Jun-07 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 8, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 18, 1908 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
