Case Number: 5057
Stefen, Mary. 37 years, Died from an abortion performed by Anna Stanek, midwife, - at Rhodes Ave. Hospital, 32nd St. & Rhodes. 3rd Prct. - 4/30 Anna Stanek held by the Coroner for murder. May 1914 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | April 29, 1914 |
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Date of Death | April 29, 1914 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 32nd st. and Rhodes |
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 | Stefen, Mary |
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Age | 37 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Rhodes Ave. Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Stanek, Anna |
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Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | April 30, 1914 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
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 | May 15, 1914 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |