Case Number: 1847
Oppedal, Mrs. Lena. 33 ys. old. Died from peritonitis following abortion performed by a midwife, as yet unknown. 34 pct. Carrin Bakke held by Coroner. 3/17/09 without bail. Nolle pros. Nov. 17, 1910. Judge Ben. Smith.
Circumstances
| Date of Death | March 13, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Type of Location | Other |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Oppedal, Lena Mrs. |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Bakke, Carrin |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 34 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 17, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Smith |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 17, 1910 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
