Case Number: 4891
Rehm, Mrs. Beulah G. - Age 23 - Died from criminal abortion, at Wesley Hospital; operation performed at 9 W. Harrison St., office of Dr. A.L. Blunt, who on 1/15/15 was held by the Coroner. 2nd Pct. 10/11/18 - Stricken Off - Windes. 4892 Raff, L.C. - Age 35 - Shot to death 200 ft. east of May St., in alley north of Madison St., by Sergt. J.L. Sullivan of 27th Precinct, after attempted holdup of Belleson's Restaurant, 1127 Madison St. 4/13/15 Sullivan exonerated by the Coroner. 27th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 13, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 13, 1915 |
| Address | 9 W. Harrison St. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | at Wesley Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Wesley Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Rehm, Mrs. Beulah G. |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Wesley Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Blunt, A.L. Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 13-Jan-15 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 15, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | October 11, 1918 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
