Case Number: 6701
Nelson, Mrs. Lydia - Age 19 - Died at the Englewood Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Charles Klinetop, who, on 10/31/23, was held by the Crooner. 1 Dist. Jan. 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | October 30, 1923 |
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Date of Death | October 30, 1923 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | Englewood Hospital |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Nelson, Mrs. Lydia |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Klinelop, Dr. Charles |
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Gender | Male |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 3 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | October 31, 1923 |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1924 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |