Case Number: 2389
Sproc, Mrs. Paulina, 35 yrs., died, home, 1629 W. VanBuren St., from an abortion performed June 5, by Dr. W.L. Orainger, who was held by coroner's jury June 17. 28th Prect.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | June 5, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | June 16, 1910 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Address | 1264 W. VanBaren |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence (Don't know whose) |
Victim
| Name | Sproe, Paulina |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Orainger, D. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, eastern european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 28 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 16-Jun-10 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | June 17, 1910 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
