Case Number: 266
Brock, Mrs. Mabel, of Lake Station, Ind., died from abortion in John Streeter Hospital, 2636 Calumet Av. Inquest Sept. 24. Coroner's jury recommended that Mrs. Lobbie, midwife of Hobart, Ind., be apprehended and held for trial.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 23, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 23, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2636 Calumet Av. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | John Streeter Hospital 2636 Calumet Av. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | John Streeter Hospital 2636 Calumet Av. |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Brock, Mrs. Mabel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | John Streeter Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Mrs. Lobbie of Hobart, Ind. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Recommended investigation/arrest |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
