Case Number: 3244
Christopherson, Alda - Age 21 - Died from an abortion at Lakeside Hosp., 3410 Rhodes Ave. 3/21/16 Coroner unable to determine fully by whom performed and recommended evidence be placed before G.J. Released Dr. Lillian Hobbs and John K. McDonald who were being held. 10 Pct. 5/2/16 Dr. Lillian Hobbs held to G.J. in 15,000 by Judge Graham.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | February 25, 1916 |
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Date of Death | February 25, 1916 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 3410 Rhodes Ave |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Lakeside Hosp |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Lakeside Hosp |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Christopherson, Alda |
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Age | 21 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Lakeside Hosp |
Defendant
Name | Hobbs, Dr. Lillian |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 10 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | May 2, 1916 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Trial Judge | Graham |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |