Case Number: 4854
Roeder, Lottie, 19 yrs. Died Jan. 5 at St. Elizabeth's Hospital from an abortion performed by Mrs. Theodore Larson who was arrested and held by Coroner 1/12/12 - 37 Pct. Jan. 1912 No bill G.J.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | January 5, 1912 |
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Date of Death | January 12, 1912 |
Address | unknown |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | St. Elizabeth's Hospital |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Roeder, Lottie |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Larson, Theodore Mrs. |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 37 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Jan-12 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | January 12, 1912 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 12, 1912 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |