Case Number: 9024
Strecker, Mrs. Fern � aGe 26 � Died at the West Suburban Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Elizabeth Schade, whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner on 4/30/26. On 5/3/26 Mrs. Schade was arrested and held. 26 Dist. 6/13/27 DWP � Lindsay.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | April 29, 1926 |
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Date of Death | April 29, 1926 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | abortion location |
Type of Location | Place of business |
Location Description | abortionist's location |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | abortionist's location |
Number of Defendants | 1 |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
Name | Strecker, Fern (Mrs) |
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Age | 26 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | West Suburban |
Defendant
Name | Schade, Elizabeth |
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Gender | Female |
Police
Precinct | 11 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
Charges Against Defendant | No |
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Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 13, 1927 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |