Case Number: 2672
Walsh, Miss Nellie, 28 years old, died from abortion in National Emergency Hospital, 531 Wells St. Dr. Adolph Buettner and Patrick O'Connell arrested and held March 1, 1907, by coroner's jury, 39th Prect. Dr. Buettner convicted Aug. 1, 1907. O'Connell acquitted Aug. 1, 1907. Judge Kavanagh. Buettner sentenced to Joliet Pen. Nov. 12, by Judge Kavanagh.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 12, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 12, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 531 Wells st |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | National Emergency Hos |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | National Emergency Hos |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | walch, Nellie |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | National Emergency |
Defendant
| Name | Buettner, Adolph |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 39 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 1-Mar-07 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 1, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kavanaugh |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 12, 1907 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
