Case Number: 4120
Krause, Anna - Age 33 - Died from an abortion at 1619 So. Union Ave., home; operation performed by midwife Anna Vidikas who on 3/22 was held by the Coroner. 22 Pct. 6/30/16 Acquitted - Thomson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 21, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 21, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 1619 S Union Av |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | home |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Krouse, Anna |
|---|---|
| Age | 33 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Vidikas, Anna |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Greek |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 22 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 21-Mar-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 22, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Trial Judge | Thomson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 30, 1916 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment, other homicide, homicide unspecified |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
