Case Number: 1508
Mallard, Jennie, died in Alexian Bros. Hospital from abortion performed by Mrs. Margaret Simmons, who was arrested and held.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 16, 1901 |
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| Date of Death | January 16, 1901 |
| Address | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Alexian Bros. Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Mallard, Jennie |
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| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Alexian Bros. Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Simmons, Margaret |
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| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
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| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
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| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grand jury, trial, and post conviction |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
