Case Number: 10501
Mau, Catherine - Age 30 - Died at her home, 2421 W. 21st Pl., from a criminal abortion perfromed about 2/13/28 by a midwife, Anna Heisler, who, on 3/29/28, was held by the Coroner. 23 Dist. 7/20/29 - to Joliet Pen. - Kerner. 3/12/30 Aff. By Supreme Court. 6/11/30 - Abated - Died 6/3/30 - Kerner.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | February 13, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 11, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 2421 W. 21st pl. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Mau, Catherine |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
Defendant
| Name | Heisler, Anna |
|---|---|
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 29, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kerner |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | July 20, 1929 |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
