Case Number: 1847
Oppedal, Mrs. Lena. 33 ys. old. Died from peritonitis following abortion performed by a midwife, as yet unknown. 34 pct. Carrin Bakke held by Coroner. 3/17/09 without bail. Nolle pros. Nov. 17, 1910. Judge Ben. Smith.
Circumstances
Date of Death | March 13, 1909 |
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Type of Location | Other |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Oppedal, Lena Mrs. |
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Age | 33 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Bakke, Carrin |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 34 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | March 17, 1909 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Smith |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 17, 1910 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |