Case Number: 5775
Bowman, Madge - Age 16 - Died at the Garfield Park Hospital from a criminal abortion. On 9/10/23 Mrs. Kate Sauer, a midwife, and Walter Page were arrested and on 10/5/23 exonerated by the Coroner. On 10/17 Kate Sauer was held to the G.J. in bonds of $20,000.00 by Judge Rooney. 21 Dist. 3/19/25 Kate Sauer acquitted - #####.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | September 8, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | September 8, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Garfield park Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Garfield park Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Bowman, Madge |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Garfield Park Hospit |
Defendant
| Name | Saver, Kate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Outside labor force (incl. criminals) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Nurse, Midwife |
Police
| Precinct | 16 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 5, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | March 19, 1925 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
