Case Number: 3280
Crowe, Margaret - Age 25 - Died at Norwegian Deaconnes Hospital from a criminal abortion perfromed by Dr. Anna Sorenson who died 1/3/18 at the House of Correction Hospital while awaiting trial on this and two other charges. 35 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 2, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 2, 1918 |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Crowe, Margaret |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Norwegian Deaconnes |
Defendant
| Name | Sorenson, Anna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jan-18 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Trial | Defendant died prior to trial |
