Case Number: 2696
Wright, Florence, col., 34 ys. old. Died Jan. 3d from abortion done by Louisa Achtenberg who was held by coroner today without bail for murder by abortion. 5 prect. Nolle pros., July 13, 1910. Judge Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 3, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 20, 1909 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Location Description | description |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | description |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Wright, Florence |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Actenberg, Louisa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, skilled (butcher, electrician, cab drivers, street car, etc.) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 4 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 24-Jan-09 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Weeks |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | January 20, 1909 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Trial Judge | Kersten |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | July 13, 1910 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
