Case Number: 6784
Pickerill, Beulah - Age 21 - Died at the Mid West Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Drs. Vincent Filletti and Michale Galgano, who, on 9/20/22, were held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. Floy L. Butler and P.J. Owens held as accessories. Oct. 1922 - No Bills on Filletti & Galgano.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 13, 1922 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 13, 1922 |
| 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 | Midwest Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Midwest Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 4 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Pickerill, Bevlah |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Midwest |
Defendant
| Name | Dr. Vincent Filletti |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Italian |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, high white collar (merchant, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 20 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1922 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
