Case Number: 2220
Shelgren, Mrs. Barbara, 25 years old, of 2802 N. Robey St., died from abortion in Augustana Hospital. Paulina Bechtel, midwife, arrested and held by Coroner's Jury. Case stricken off docket in C.C. (Judge Holdom) Feb. 7, 1901. 42d Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 22, 1900 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 22, 1900 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | died from abortion in Augustana Hos |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | died from abortion in Augustana Hos |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Shelgren, Mrs Barbara |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Augustana Hos |
Defendant
| Name | Bechtel, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 42 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Holdom |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | February 7, 1901 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
