Case Number: 1351
Lawson, Mrs. Mary, of 273 Superior St., died in Passavant Hospital from Abortion. Dr. Alois Rassmussen arrested and held by Coroner's Jury Oct. 14, 38th Prect. Sentenced April 12, by Judge Tarley to fifteen years in Joliet Penitentiary. Acquitted by jury in C.C. (Judge McEwan) June 27, 1905.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | October 6, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Address | Passavant Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Passavant Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Passavant Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | lawson, Mrs. Mary of 273 Super |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Rassmussen, Dr. Alois |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 14-Oct-04 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 14, 1904 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Taylor |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 12, 1905 |
| Length of Sentence | 15 years |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
