Case Number: 3323
Casper, Katherine - Age 26 - Died at her home, 1012 Frontier St., from a criminal abortion performed by Rose Preib, who was arrested and on May 21st held by the coroner. 29 Pct. 2/29/24 - Acquitted - Wells.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | April 26, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Address | 1012 Frontier st. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Casper, Katherine |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Preib, Rose |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 9 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Wells |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 29, 1924 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
