Case Number: 2343
Shuff, Nellie M., alias Mrs. E.C. Coulter, 26 ys. old., of New Berlin, Ill. Died from abortion performed at 3656 Forest Av. by Johanna White who was held by Coroner's Jury Mar. 7-08. 5 prect. 7-11-08, to Joliet Pen. Judge Chetlain.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 7, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 7, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3656 Forest Ave. |
| 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 (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Shuff, Nellie |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | White, Johanna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 7-Mar-08 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 7, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Chetlain |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 11, 1908 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
