Case Number: 4944

Ruff, Jeanette - Age 22 - Died at her home, 517 So. State St., from a criminal abortion performed by unknown person. 20 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense March 1, 1919
Date of Death March 1, 1919
Time Between Offense and Death Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene
Address 517 S. State St.
Type of Location Residence
Location Description At her home; 517 S. State St.
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location At her home; 517 S. State St.
Type of Accident Death from abortion
Type of Residence Residence of victim

Victim

Name Ruff, Jeanette
Age 22 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 20
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No
Number of Times Case Stricken Off 6

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