Case Number: 6229
Hedlund, Mrs. Selma - Age 35 - Died at the Jefferson Park Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by some unknown person. On 3/18/24 Carl Carlson, who, was arrested as an accessory, was released by the Coroner. 28 Pct.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | March 16, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | March 16, 1924 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Jefferson Park Hospital |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | Jefferson Park Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Jefferson Park Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Hedlund, Selma |
|---|---|
| Age | 35 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Jefferson Park Hospi |
Defendant
| Name | Carlson, Carl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 13 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 5-Feb-24 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | March 18, 1924 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Discharged |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
