Case Number: 4279
Lemaire, Mrs. Ruth - Age 24 - Died at West Side Hospital from a criminal abortion. Alleged to have made dying statement that Dr. Lillian Hobbs performed operation. On 5/25 Coroner's jury unable to place blame. 11th Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 30, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 30, 1917 |
| Address | West Side Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | West Side Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | West Side Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Lemaire, Mrs. Ruth |
|---|---|
| Age | 24 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
Defendant
| Name | Hobbs, Dr. Lillian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 11 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 25, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | None |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
