Case Number: 1227
Klanenberg, Mrs. Anna May, 24 yrs., died in St. Luke's Hospital from abortion. Dr. J.W. Mitchell, 3900 Cottage Grove Av., and held by Coroner's Jury Sept. 5, 1906. 2d Prect. No bill by Grand Jury, September, 1906.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 23, 1906 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 23, 1906 |
| Address | 3900 Cottage Grove av. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | St. Luke's Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | St. Luke's Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Klanenberg, Mrs. Anna May |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | St. Luke's Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Mitchell, Dr. J.W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 2 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 5, 1906 |
|---|---|
| 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 | September 15, 1906 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
