Case Number: 9583
Beard, Alberta - Age 29 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed at 2946 Jackson Blvd., office of Dr. Davis Lucas, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 27 Dist. 5/24/30 Dr. Lucas arrested and held on Cor. Mitt. 8/7/30 - Nolle Prossed - David.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 14, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 14, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2946 Jackson Blvd. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | office fo Dr. David Lucas |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office fo Dr. David Lucas |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Beard, Alberta |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Lucas, David |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | David |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | August 7, 1930 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
