Case Number: 983
Horvatich, Anna, 26 ys. old. Died from abortion. (See newspaper clippings of May 15 - pages 193 & 195) Lucy Hagruow and Dr. A.C. Rasmassen held by Coroner for murder. Dr. Rasmassen bonds forfeited Oct. 1, 1907 by Judge Barnes - L. Hagruow sent to Joliet for 20 ys. April 18-08. Rasmassen nolle pros. 3-22-09. Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | May 6, 1907 |
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Date of Death | May 6, 1907 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 2 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Horvatich, Anna |
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Age | 26 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Hagruow, Lucy |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
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Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Kersten |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | April 18, 1908 |
Length of Sentence | 20 years |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |