Case Number: 1508
Mallard, Jennie, died in Alexian Bros. Hospital from abortion performed by Mrs. Margaret Simmons, who was arrested and held.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | January 16, 1901 |
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Date of Death | January 16, 1901 |
Address | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Mallard, Jennie |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hospit |
Defendant
Name | Simmons, Margaret |
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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 | 1 |
Legal
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |