Case Number: 6304
Johnson, Alice S. - Age 23 - Died at the West End Hospital, Monroe St. and Hoyne Ave., from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Lorenz Lapsky, who was held by the Coroenr on 11/26/23. 25 Dist. Dec. 1923 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | November 26, 1923 |
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Date of Death | November 26, 1923 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | Monroe st. and Hoyne Ave. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | West End Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | West End Hospital |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Johnson, Alice S. |
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Age | 23 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West End Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Lapsky, Dr. Lorenz |
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Gender | Male |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 22 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
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 | November 26, 1923 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | December 15, 1923 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |