Case Number: 7938
Dawson, Nancy - Age ? - Death due to a criminal abortion. On 3/21/27 Dr. J.F. Picek and midwife, Christine Sedwig, were booked for murder and on 3/22/27 both held by the Coroner. 28 Dist. April 1927 No Bill. 4/25/29 - Sedwig case nolle prossed - Taylor.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 21, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 21, 1927 |
| 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 | Dawson, Nancy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Picek, Dr JF |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Mar-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 22, 1927 |
|---|---|
| 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 | April 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
