Homicide in Chicago 1870-1930
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Case Description

Rogers, Frances - Age 26 - Died at home, 1950 E. 71st St., from a criminal abortion performed at an unknown place, by some unknown person, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 7 Dist.

Case Number

10906

Circumstances

Date of offense July 8, 1929
Date of death July 8, 1929
Time between offense and death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address unknown
Location description unknown
Type of death Accident
Type of accident Death from abortion
Murder/suicide? Yes
Circumstances description Illegal abortion
Total number of victims 1
Related to Prohibition? Yes

Victim

Name Rogers, Frances
Age 26 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Victim/defendant relationship Not related by family

Defendant

Killing while providing medical services as a Abortion Provider
Defendant/victim relationship Relationship Unknown

Police

Precinct 7
Allegations of police corruption No

Legal

Charges against defendant No charges recorded
Type of legal decision recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of police corruption No

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