Case Number: 3892
Herrington, Mrs. Gertrude - Age 35 - Died from a criminal abortion at Wesley Hospital, said abortion performed by Mrs. Helen Dugdale who was held by the Coroner. 6th Pct. 6/14/20 - Dis. want of Pros. - Kavanagh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 11, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 11, 1918 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Wesley Hos |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Wesley Hos |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Herrington |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Wesly Hos |
Defendant
| Name | Dugdale, Helen |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 11-Sep-18 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 11, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 14, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant discharged |
