Case Number: 2927
Anderson, Christina - Age 35 - Died at the County Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by a midwife, Emelia Schaffer, who was arrested and on 8/12/20 held by the Coroner for murder together with Pearl Freese as accessory. 29 Prect. Aug. 1920 Grand Jury No Bill on both.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 6, 1920 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 6, 1920 |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | County Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | County Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Anderson, Christine |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Schaffer, Emilia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 29 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 12-Aug-20 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 12, 1920 |
|---|---|
| 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 Grand Jury Decision | August 14, 1920 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
