Case Number: 9273
Welger, Anna - Age 36 - Died at her home, 1909 23rd St., from a criminal abortion performed by Theresa Struhala, who was held by the Coroner 3/4/26. John Welger, who was booked 3/1/26 as an accessory was released. 17th Dist. March 1926 No Bill on Struhala.
Circumstances
Date of Offense | February 27, 1926 |
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Date of Death | February 27, 1926 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
Address | 1909 23rd St. |
Type of Location | Residence |
Location Description | residence of victim |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | residence of victim |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
Name | Welger, Anna |
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Age | 36 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Struhala, Theresa |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Race | White |
Police
Precinct | 17 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | March 4, 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 | March 1, 1926 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |