Case Number: 2287

Swanson, Mrs. Morris, 304 W. Erie St., died from abortion. Constance Marie Anderson, midwife, arrested, 32d Prect. and held by Coroner's Jury July 15.



Circumstances

Date of Offense July 11, 1904
Date of Death July 11, 1904
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 304 W Erie st
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 Swanson, Mrs. Morris
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Name Anderson, Constance Marie
Gender Female
Ethnicity Other, european
Race White
Employed Yes
Employment Type Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
Occupation/ Skill Nurse, Midwife

Police

Precinct 32
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Total Number of Defendants Arrested 1

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision July 15, 1904
Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No