Case Number: 3100
Benich, Lena - Age 43 - Died from a criminal abortion at 906 So. Lincoln St. On 6/19 Anna Heisler was held by the Coroner. 18 Pct. 8/30/20 - 21 yrs. in Joliet Pen. - Brentano. 11/3/21 Reversed by Supreme Court - Scanlon. 1/25/26 - S/O - ######.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | May 30, 1919 |
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Date of Death | May 30, 1919 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 906 S. Lincoln St |
Type of Location | Residence |
Location Description | 906 S. Lincoln St |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | 906 S. Lincoln St |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
Name | Benich, Lena |
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Age | 43 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Hetsler, Anna |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Police
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | June 19, 1919 |
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Trial Judge | Brentano |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | August 30, 1920 |
Length of Sentence | 21 years |
Outcome of Trial | Guilty of murder |
Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |