Case Number: 9420
Allman, Louise - Age 25 - Died from a criminal abortion performed about 1/29/29, at 3252 So. Halsted St., home of Amelia K. Jaruez, a midwife, who was held by the Coroner on 2/23/29. 19 Dist. 7/2/29 - Acquitted- Normoyle.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 29, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | February 5, 1929 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 3252 S. Halsted st. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Midwife's home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Midwife's home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Allman, Louise |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Jaruez, Amelia K. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Apr-29 |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 23, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Normoyle |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 2, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
