Case Number: 8569
Maday, Louise - Age 24 - Died at the West End Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by a midwife, Amelia Becker, who, on 4/27/26, was held by the Coroner. 20 Dist. 4/16/29 - s/o - Miller.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | March 27, 1926 |
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Date of Death | March 27, 1926 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Maday, Louise |
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Age | 24 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West End Hospital |
Defendant
Name | Becker, Amelia |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
Precinct | 20 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date Defendant Arrested | 27-Apr-26 |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | April 27, 1926 |
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Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
Charges Against Defendant | No |
Trial Judge | Miller |
Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Sentence | April 16, 1929 |
Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |