Case Number: 10012
Garver, Winifred - Age 19 - Death due to a criminal abortion performed 6/24/29, at 3420 Calumet Ave., office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins, assisted by Dr. James White; both colored. On 6/27/29 they were held by the coroner. 4 Dist. 10/6/30 - Nolle Prossed - Williams (both cases).
Circumstances
Date of Offense | June 24, 1929 |
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Date of Death | June 27, 1929 |
Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
Address | 3420 Calumet Ave. |
Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
Location Description | office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins |
Type of Death | Accident |
Description | Illegal abortion |
Total Number of Victims | 1 |
Location | office of Dr. Anna Schultz, alias Rollins |
Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
Name | Garver, Winifred |
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Age | 19 years |
Gender | Female |
Race | White |
Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
Name | Schultz, Anna, alias Rollins |
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Gender | Female |
Ethnicity | African American |
Race | Black |
Employed | Yes |
Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
Precinct | 4 |
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Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
Date of Coroner's Decision | June 27, 1929 |
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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 | October 6, 1930 |
Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |