Case Number: 9738
Crowell, Ethel - Age 20 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Hans Paulsen, in his office at 4779 Lincoln Ave. On 4/16/30 Paulsen and the girl's seducer, Uriah Denniston, were booked, the first for manslaughter by abortion, the second as accessory thereto. On 4/16/30 Dr. Paulsen was held by the Coroner for murder by abortion and Denniston was note mentioned in the verdict: his case was nolle prossed 4/28/30 by Judge Sbarboro. 37 Dist. 9/1/30 - Indictment Quashed - Miller (Paulsen).
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 14, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 14, 1930 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 4779 Lincoln av |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | def's office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | def's office |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Crowell, Ethel |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Paulsen, Hans |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 37 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Apr-30 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 16, 1930 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Sbarboro |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 28, 1930 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
