Case Number: 6229
Hedlund, Mrs. Selma - Age 35 - Died at the Jefferson Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by some unknown person. On 3/18/24 Carl Carlson, who, was arrested as an accessory, was released by the Coroner. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | March 16, 1924 |
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Date of Death | March 16, 1924 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | Jefferson Park Hospital |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | Jefferson Park Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | Jefferson Park Hospital |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Hedlund, Selma |
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Age | 35 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Jefferson Park Hospi |
Defendant
Name | Carlson, Carl |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 13 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Feb-24 |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | March 18, 1924 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |