Case Number: 6875
Rohner, Mrs. Edna - Age 23 - Died at Illinois Masonic Hosp. from a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Otto Klemmick, who, on 7/15/21, was held by the Coroner. 31 Pct. 6/12/23 - Acquitted - Swanson.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | July 14, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | July 14, 1921 |
| 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 | Illinois Masonic Hosp. |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | Illinois Masonic Hosp. |
| Number of Defendants | 1 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Rohner, Mrs. Edna |
|---|---|
| Age | 23 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Klemmick, Dr. Otto |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | July 15, 1921 |
|---|---|
| Trial Judge | Swanson |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, trial |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Sentence | June 12, 1923 |
| Outcome of Trial | Acquitted |
