Case Number: 983
Horvatich, Anna, 26 ys. old. Died from abortion. (See newspaper clippings of May 15 - pages 193 & 195) Lucy Hagruow and Dr. A.C. Rasmassen held by Coroner for murder. Dr. Rasmassen bonds forfeited Oct. 1, 1907 by Judge Barnes - L. Hagruow sent to Joliet for 20 ys. April 18-08. Rasmassen nolle pros. 3-22-09. Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 6, 1907 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 6, 1907 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Horvatich, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 26 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hagruow, Lucy |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Murder was cause of death |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 18, 1908 |
| Length of Sentence | 20 years |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
