Case Number: 2372
Swing, Lillian, 15 ys. old. Died from abortion, done Aug. 11-09 by Dr. Hamilton & Mrs. Dr. Shaver, who were arrested. 38 pct. Both held by coroner's jury Aug. 17, '09.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 9, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 15, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Swing, Lillian |
|---|---|
| Age | 15 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Shaver, Hamilton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 15-Aug-09 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 17, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
