Case Number: 7121
Strobel, Elizabeth - Age 28 - Died at the Columbus Hospital from a criminal abortion alleged to have been performed by Mrs. Anna Wenzig, whose arrest and holdover were recommended by the Coroner on 1/4/24. On 1/15/24 she was arrested and on 1/16/24 held to the G.J. in $10,000.00 by Judge Baraca. 29 Dist. June 1924 No Bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 4, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 4, 1924 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | at the Columbus Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at the Columbus Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Strobet, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Columbus Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Wenzig, Anna Mrs |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Jan-24 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 16, 1924 |
|---|---|
| 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 | June 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
