Case Number: 4661
O'Donnell, Elizabeth. 34 yrs. Died from abortion by Dr. Alvin C. Hirster, in his office at 3624 W. 22d St., who was held by Coroner without bail. 26th Prct. 3/9/14. March 1914 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 9, 1914 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 9, 1914 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 3624 W. 22nd St |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Drs. Office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Drs. Office |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | O'Donnell, Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Irish |
Defendant
| Name | Dr. Itirster, Alvin C. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 26 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Mar-14 |
| 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 9, 1914 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | March 15, 1914 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
