Case Number: 4120
Krause, Anna - Age 33 - Died from an abortion at 1619 So. Union Ave., home; operation performed by midwife Anna Vidikas who on 3/22 was held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 6/30/16 Acquitted - Thomson.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | March 21, 1916 |
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Date of Death | March 21, 1916 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 1619 S Union Av |
Type of Location | Residence |
Location Description | home |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | home |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
Name | Krouse, Anna |
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Age | 33 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Vidikas, Anna |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Greek |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 22 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Mar-16 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | March 22, 1916 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Trial Judge | Thomson |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | June 30, 1916 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |