Case Number: 6203
Herod, Emma - Age 29 - Died from a criminal abortion at hoem, 2113 N. Kenneth Ave., said abortion performed by Dr. Emma J. Warren, who, on 5/16/23, was held by the Coroner. 26 Dist. May 1923 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | April 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | April 30, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 2113 Kenneth av. |
| Type of Location | Residence |
| Location Description | Home |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Home |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Residence | Residence of victim |
Victim
| Name | Herod, Emma |
|---|---|
| Age | 29 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Warren, Emma J. |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 12 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | May 16, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | June 15, 1923 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
