Case Number: 180
Borglun, Mrs. Mary, died home 141 W. Ohio St., from abortion performed by Mrs. Mary Kempfer, who was arrested on same date and held without bail by the Coroner's Jury. 32d Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 4, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 4, 1900 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Borglun, Mrs. Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Kempfer, Mrs. Mary |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 32 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Aug-00 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 4, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
