Case Number: 3350
Duyer, Margaret L. 24 yrs. Died May 23d at Englewood Union Hospital from abortion performed by Mrs. Paulina Lindenson who was held by Coroner 5/24/12. 17 Pct. 7/19/12 No bill by G.J.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 23, 1912 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 24, 1912 |
| 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 | Englewood Union Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Englewood Union Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Duyer, Margaret L. |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Union |
Defendant
| Name | Paulina, Lindenson |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 24 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 18-Apr-19 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 14, 1912 |
|---|---|
| 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 | July 19, 1912 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
