Case Number: 5503
Wilscam, Viola - Age 22 - Died from illegal operation in office of Dr. John B. Matheson, 3526 Grand Blvd., who on 10/19/15 was held by the Coroner. 5th Pct. Dr. Wm. G. French indicted by Nov. G.J. 11/7/18 - French - bond forf. - Guerin. 12/6/18 - Matheson - DWP - Guerin.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 4, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 4, 1915 |
| Address | 3526 Grand Blvd |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Doctor office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Negligence |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Doctor office |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Wilscam, Viola |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Dr. Matheson, John B. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 19-Oct-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 19, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Guerin |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 7, 1918 |
