Case Number: 3534
Fox, Mrs. Ruth - 19 yrs. - died Apr. 20 705 LaSalle Ave. from abortion performed by Frank J. Schwartz who was arrested and held by Coroner 5/2/12. 58 Pct. 11-25-12 Nolle Pros. - Kersten.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | April 20, 1912 |
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Date of Death | May 12, 1912 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 705 LaSalle Av |
Type of Location | Residence |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
Name | Fox, Ruth |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Schwartz, Frank J |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 58 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 2-May-12 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | May 2, 1912 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Kersten |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 25, 1912 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |