Case Number: 4925
Reenaarot, Frances - Age 34 - Died at the County Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. A.E. Thomas, who, on 7/21 was held by the Coroner. 27 Pct. 11/30/17 Dis. for want of pros. Kersten.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 17, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 17, 1917 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Location Description | victim: died at the county hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | victim: died at the county hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Reenaarot, Frances |
|---|---|
| Age | 34 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | County Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Thomas, Dr. A. E. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 21, 1917 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 30, 1917 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Discharged |
