Case Number: 11039

Stumbras, Amelia � Age 19 � Died from a criminal abortion performed by some unknown person whose arrest for murder was recommended by the Coroner. 12 Dist.


Circumstances

Date of Offense May 30, 1929
Date of Death May 30, 1929
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Strembras, Amelia
Age 19 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 25
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Date of Coroner's Decision May 30, 1929
Outcome of Coroner's Judgment Recommended investigation/arrest
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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