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Case Description
Murphy, Mrs. Anna. 23 yrs. Died from an abortion performed by Mrs. Carolina Adams who was held by Cor. Jury. 23d Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of offense |
April 1, 1911 |
| Date of death |
April 1, 1911 |
| Type of death |
Accident
|
| Type of accident |
Death from abortion
|
| Murder/suicide? |
Yes
|
| Circumstances description |
Illegal abortion
|
| Total number of victims |
1
|
| Related to Prohibition? |
Yes
|
Victim
| Name |
Murphy, Mrs. Anna
|
| Age |
23 years
|
| Gender |
Female
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Irish
|
| Victim/defendant relationship |
Not related by family
|
Defendant
| Name |
Adams, Mrs. Carolina
|
| Gender |
Female
|
| Race |
White
|
| Ethnicity |
Irish
|
| Employed |
Yes
|
| Employment Type |
Employed, professional (incl. police and military)
|
| Occupational skill |
Nurse, Midwife
|
| Killing while providing medical services as a |
Midwife
|
| Defendant/victim relationship |
Known (recognized person)
|
Police
| Precinct |
23
|
| Total number of defendants arrested |
1
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
Legal
| Type of legal decision recorded |
Coroner's verdict only
|
| Allegations of police corruption |
No
|
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