Case Number: 3979

Johnson, Hazel, "Col." - 21 yrs. - Died of criminal abortion - Coronre recommends further investigation - 4338 Wabash Ave., 2nd flat - 11th Prct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 5, 1914
Date of Death May 5, 1914
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 4338 Wabash Ave.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description 2nd flat
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location 2nd flat
Type of Accident Death from abortion
Type of Residence Residence (Don't know whose)

Victim

Name Johnson, Hazel
Age 21 years
Gender Female
Race Black
Ethnicity African American

Defendant

Police

Precinct 36
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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