Case Number: 6985

Shanahan, Emma A. - Died at the St. Anthony Hospital from a criminal abortion performed by some unknown person whose arrest was recommended by the Coroner. 26 Pct.


Circumstances

Date of Offense April 24, 1921
Date of Death April 24, 1921
Type of Location Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place
Location Description St Anthony Hos
Type of Death Accident
Description Illegal abortion
Total Number of Victims 1
Location St Anthony Hos
Type of Accident Death from abortion

Victim

Name Shananan, Emma A
Gender Female
Race White
Ethnicity Other, european

Defendant

Police

Precinct 26
Allegations of Police Corruption No

Legal

Type of Legal Decision Recorded Coroner's verdict only
Allegations of Police Corruption No

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