Case Number: 5280

Tureck, Mary 22 yrs. Died from abortion performed by unknown party. 11/4/13 Coroner's jury returned open verdict - 25 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense October 23, 1913
Date of Death October 23, 1913
Location Description died from an abortion by an unknown person(s)
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location died from an abortion by an unknown person(s)
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Tureck, Mary
Age 22 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Allegations of Police Corruption No
Date Defendant Arrested 22-Nov-13

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment No judgment (open verdict)
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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