Case Number: 3232
Cams, Stella - Age 30 - Died from illegal operation at Dr. Miximillian Memihardt's Lake Shore Hospital. 8/26/15 Dr. Chas. W. Clark, Dr. Thomas J. Balhatchett and Dr. Ges. A Stetter held by the Coroner. 12th Pct. Jan. 1916 No bills on both and also Max Memihardt.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 2, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 2, 1915 |
| 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 | Dr. Miximillian Memihardt's Lake Shore Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Dr. Miximillian Memihardt's Lake Shore Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Cams, Stella |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Lake Shore Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Clark, Dr. Chas. W. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 4 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 26, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
