Case Number: 10961
Smith, Lucille � Age 23 � Clerk � Died at the Burrows Hospital, 669 Irving Park Blvd., from a criminal abortion performed at 3985 Ridgeway Ave., office of a midwife, Emma Schulz, who, on 4/17/28, was held by the Coroner. 32 Dist. 4/1/29 � Nolle Prossed � Gentzel.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 6, 1928 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 6, 1928 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Address | 3985 Ridgeway ave. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | office of a midwife |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | office of a midwife |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Smith, Lucille |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| VictimEmploymentType | Employed, low white collar (clerk, bookkeeper, etc.) |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Burrows Hospital |
| Occupation/ Skill | Store Clerk |
Defendant
| Name | Schulz, Emma |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Race | White |
| Business Owner | Illegal enterprise |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
|---|---|
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Months |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | April 17, 1928 |
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| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Gentzel |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | April 1, 1929 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
