Case Number: 6701
Nelson, Mrs. Lydia - Age 19 - Died at the Englewood Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Charles Klinetop, who, on 10/31/23, was held by the Crooner. 1 Dist. Jan. 1924 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 30, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 30, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | Englewood Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Nelson, Mrs. Lydia |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Englewood Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Klinelop, Dr. Charles |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 3 |
|---|---|
| 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 | October 31, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | January 15, 1924 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
