Case Number: 3168
Collins, Katherine, 23 yrs. Died July 25 at Lake Side Hospital from an illegal operation performed by someone unknown. 11 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 25, 1911 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 25, 1911 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Lakeside Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Lakeside Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Collins, Katherine |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Lakeside Hospital |
Defendant
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
Legal
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |