Case Number: 4879
Ridgeway, Irene. 28 yrs. Died Mar. 17th at Garfield Park Hospital from an abortion performed by party or parties unknown. 26th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 17, 1914 |
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| Date of Death | March 18, 1914 |
| Address | Garfield Park Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Garfield Park Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Garfield Park Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Ridgeway, Irene |
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| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Garfield Park Hospit |
Defendant
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
