Case Number: 8560
Masterson, Bridget - Age 22 - Single - Died at home, 1106 Fullerton Ave., from a criminal abortion, refusing to implicate anyone. John O'Malley, a boarder responsible for her condition, committed suicide by gas, leaving a note accusing a "lady doctor at 310 W. North Ave." This is the address of Dr. Lucy Hagenow, who was arrested on 12/15/25, exonerated by the Coroner 12/30/25 and case nolle prossed by Judge Schulman on 1/5/26. 30 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | December 16, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | December 16, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1106 Fullerton Ave |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Masterson, Bridget |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hagenow, Lucy Dr. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 30 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Dec-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | December 30, 1925 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| 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 | January 5, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
