Case Number: 4477
Matson, Ellen - Age 29 - Died at the West End Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Lillian Hobbs, who, on Dec. 12, was held by the Coroner. 36 Pct. 2/21/20 - 14 yrs. Joliet Pen. - Scanlan.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 18, 1917 |
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Date of Death | November 18, 1917 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | West End Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Matson, Ellen |
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Age | 29 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West End |
Defendant
Name | Dr. Hobbs, Lillian |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 6 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
Date Defendant Arrested | 20-Nov-17 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | December 12, 1917 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Scanlon |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Jury Verdict | Yes |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | February 21, 1920 |
Length of Sentence | 14 years |
Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |