Case Number: 4293
Linstrom, Mrs. M. - Age 22 - Died at the American Hospital , 850 Irving Park Blvd., from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Anna Sorenson, who was arrested, and who died at the House of Correction Hospital while awaiting trial. 45 Pct.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 12, 1917 |
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Date of Death | November 12, 1917 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
Type of Location | Other |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | lindstrom, mrs. M |
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Age | 22 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | american hospital |
Defendant
Name | Sorenson, Anna |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 45 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Outcome of Trial | Defendant died prior to trial |