Case Number: 3923
Hetland, Christine - Age 33 - Died from criminal abortion at Swedish Conenant Hosp., said abortion performed by Dr. John M. Klinck and Carl Blomgren, who were held by the Coroner 3/5/20. 33 Pct. 11/26/20 both stricken off - Kersten. 2/21/21 - Reinstated & Nolle Prossed - McDonald.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 5, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 8, 1920 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Swedish Covenant |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Swedish Covenant |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | hetland, Christine |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Swedish covenant |
Defendant
| Name | Klinck, John |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 33 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 8, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | November 26, 1920 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 2 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
