Case Number: 7992
Fisher, Betty - Age 24 - Died from a criminal abortion at 1627 Wells St., office of Dr. August Goetz and Dr. Henry Gautsen, both of whom were held by the Coroner on 7/14/25. 29 Dist. 10/16/25 both acquitted - Gemmill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 13, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 13, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1627 Wells st. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | 1627 Wells st. office of Dr. August Goetz & Dr. He |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 1627 Wells st. office of Dr. August Goetz & Dr. He |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Fisher, Betty |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Goetz, August Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 14, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gemmill |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 16, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
