Case Number: 3992
Johnson, Anna - Age 25 - Supposedly shot and killed while dying from an illegal operation at home of Dr. Eva Shaver, 1/20 Sedgwick St. 5/28/15 Dr. Eva Shaver, son Clarence Shaver and Willis E. Harvey held by the Coroner. 38 Pct. 5/12/19 - all 3 s/o Brentano. 1/17/21 - s/o - Holdom.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | May 26, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | May 26, 1915 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 120 Sedgwick St. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home of Dr. Eva Shaver |
| Type of Death | Homicide |
| Type of Homicide | Intentional murder |
| Characteristics | shot & killed |
| Method of Killing | Illegal abortion |
| Weapon | illegal operation |
| Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide | No |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home of Dr. Eva Shaver |
| Number of Defendants | 3 |
| Related to Organized Crime | |
| Type of Residence | Residence of defendant |
Victim
| Name | Johnson, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 25 years |
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Shaver, Eva |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 38 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 3 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 28, 1915 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Brentano |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | May 12, 1919 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 3 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
