Case Number: 4279
Lemaire, Mrs. Ruth - Age 24 - Died at West Side Hospital from a criminal abortion. Alleged to have made dying statement that Dr. Lillian Hobbs performed operation. On 5/25 Coroner's jury unable to place blame. 11th Pct.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | April 30, 1917 |
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Date of Death | April 30, 1917 |
Address | West Side Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | West Side Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | West Side Hospital |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Lemaire, Mrs. Ruth |
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Age | 24 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Defendant
Name | Hobbs, Dr. Lillian |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 11 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | May 25, 1917 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |