Case Number: 1845
O'Neill, Lillie, 36 ys. old. Died from abortion June 20, at 522 Larrabee St. Albert C. Davis and Cornelia Meyers, midwife, held by Coroner. 40th Prect. No bill July 1908. Cornelia Mayers sent to Joliet July 26-09.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 20, 1908 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 24, 1908 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 week but more than 1 day |
| Address | 522 Larrabee st. |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | abortion facility |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | abortion facility |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | O'Neill, Lillie |
|---|---|
| Age | 36 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Meyers, Cornelia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 40 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| 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 Sentence | July 26, 1909 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
| Outcome of Trial | Guilty, unspecified offense |
| Sentenced to | Joliet, Stateville |
