Case Number: 5043

Seabrooke, Catherine M. 27 yrs. Died St. Anthony's Hospital from abortion performed by someone unknown. 25 Pct. Open Cor. Verdict.



Circumstances

Date of Offense November 19, 1913
Date of Death November 19, 1913
Type of Location Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place
Type of Death Homicide
Type of Homicide Accidental death
Characteristics abortion
Method of Killing Illegal abortion
Weapon died from abortion
Victim Initiated Events Leading to Homicide Yes
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Related to Organized Crime

Victim

Name Seabrooke, Catherine
Age 27 years
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european
Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken St. Anthony's Hospit

Defendant

Police

Precinct 37
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Outcome of Coroner's Judgment No judgment (open verdict)
Charges Against Defendant No
Type of Legal Decision Recorded None
Allegations of Police Corruption No