Case Number: 4882
Reid, Ester - 17 yrs. - Died from an abortion performed by Dr. J.L. Neuman, who was arrested and on 6/9/14 held by the Coroner for Murder. 29th Prct. Jan. 11th, 1917 Stricken off - Judge Pam. 12/31/17 Nolled - Sullivan.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 8, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 8, 1914 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Reid, Ester |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Neuman, J.L., Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Jun-14 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 9, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 31, 1917 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
