Case Number: 4021
Johnston, Mabel - Age 23 - Died from a criminal abortion at Cook County Hospital. Abortion performed by Dr. Nathan Smedley and Dr. Anna Warren, who, on Sept. 3rd were held by the Coroner. 11 Pct. Sept. 1918 No bill on Smedley. 4/3/19 - Stricken off - Windes on Warren.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 29, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 29, 1918 |
| 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 | Cook County Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Suicide |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Cook County Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Johnston, Matel |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Cook County |
Defendant
| Name | Warren, Anna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | September 3, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Windes |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | April 3, 1919 |
| Number of Times Case Stricken Off | 1 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Stricken off |
