Case Number: 8826
Peterson, Sophie - Age 34 - Died at the Mercy Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Frederick Springe, in his office at 11315 So. Park Ave. on 10/27/26. On 12/2/26 Springe was held by the Coroner. 9 Dist. Dec. 1926 No bill.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | October 27, 1926 |
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Date of Death | November 30, 1926 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
Address | 11315 S. Park ave. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | in his office |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | in his office |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Peterson, Sophie |
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Age | 34 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Mercy |
Defendant
Name | Springe, Frederick |
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Gender | Male |
Race | White |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 13 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | December 2, 1926 |
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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 | December 15, 1926 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |