Case Number: 8220
Horner, Ethel - Age 23 - Died at the Jackson Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Albert Peacock, who was held by the Coroner on 10/16/26. 6 Dist. Nov. 1926 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 15, 1926 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 15, 1926 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Jackson Park Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Jackson Park Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Horner, Ethel |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Peacock, Albert Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 6 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Oct-26 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 16, 1926 |
|---|---|
| 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 | November 15, 1926 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
