Case Number: 3281
Cusack, Mary - Age 39 - Died from a criminal abortion at the West Side Hosp. same performed by Dr. Wm. A. McFarlane, who, on Jan. 15th was held by the Coroner. 24 Pct. Jan. 1918 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 9, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 9, 1918 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Cusack, Mary |
|---|---|
| Age | 39 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Polish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West Side Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | McFarlene, Wm. A. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 30-Jan-18 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1918 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
