Case Number: 3432
DeGroote, Annie - Age 27 - Died at her home, 1664 Vine St., from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Emma J. Warren, who, on 10/4 was held to Grand Jury by the Coroner together with Herman DeGroote, husband of deceased, as accessory. 39 Pct. Oct. 1917 No bills on both.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | September 29, 1917 |
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Date of Death | September 29, 1917 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 1664 Vine St |
Type of Location | Residence |
Location Description | Victim's home |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Victim's home |
Number of Defendants | 2 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
Name | DeGroote, Annie |
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Age | 27 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Dr. Emma J. Warren |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 39 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 4-Oct-17 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | October 4, 1917 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | October 15, 1917 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |