Case Number: 5472
Witte, Emma - 20 yrs. - Died from abortion. Dr. Otis M. Walter held by coroner 8/26/13. 25 Pct. Sept. 1913 - no bill G.J.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 20, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 20, 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 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Witte, Emma |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Walter, Dr. Otis M. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 26, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 15, 1913 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
