Case Number: 5519
Winter, Mrs. Eliz. M.B. - Age 28 - Died from an abortion at 2724 N. Rockwell St., (home). 11/22/16 Cecelia Stejskal held by the Coroner. 35th Pct. Dec. 1916 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | November 11, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | November 11, 1916 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2724 N. Rockwell St |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Winters, Mrs. Eliz M.B. |
|---|---|
| Age | 28 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | Black |
| Ethnicity | African American |
Defendant
| Name | Stejskal, Cecelia |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 35 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 22-Nov-16 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | November 22, 1916 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
