Case Number: 8776
Pierce, Nina H. � Age 22 � Died at the Chicago Lying In Hospital from a criminal abortion alleged to have been performed by Lucy Hagenow, who, with Logan Pierce, the husband, was arrested and booked. On 3/5/25 both were exonerated by the Coroner. On 6/10/25, however, Lucy Hagenow was held to the G.J. in $25,000.00 bond and Pierce was discharged, by Judge Schulman. 4 Dist. July 1925 � No Bill on Hagenow.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 15, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 15, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Chicago Lying In Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Chicago Lying In Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Chicago Lying In Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Pierce, Nina |
|---|---|
| Age | 22 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Chicago Lying In |
Defendant
| Name | Magenow, Lucy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Feb-25 |
| 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 | March 5, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| 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 | July 1, 1925 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
