Case Number: 3495
Englehardt, Freda, 36 yrs., died from abortion. Dr. Jos. A Meeks held for Murder and Mrs. Mollie Flaherty held as accessory. 19 Pct. 7/3/13 - Aug. 1913 No bill in both cases.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 17, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 17, 1913 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Englehardt, Freda |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Meeks, Dr Joseph A |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 19 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 3, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
