Case Number: 7107
Schranz, Lauretta - Age 16 - Died at the Chicago Hospital from a criminal abortion performed 10/2/23. On 10/20/23 Lena Rumenstein and Ethel Davis were held by the Coroner. 5 Dist. Nov. 1923 No Bill on Davis. 3/21/24 Rumenstein Nolle Prossed a/c dead - Wells.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | October 16, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | October 16, 1923 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Longer than 1 week |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | at Chicago Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | at Chicago Hospital |
| Number of Defendants | 2 |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Schranz, Lauretta |
|---|---|
| Age | 16 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | German |
| Name of Hospital Where Victim Was Taken | Chicago Hospital |
Defendant
| Name | Davis, Ethel |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
Police
| Precinct | 5 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 2 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | October 20, 1923 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Defendant held to Grand Jury |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner, grandy jury, trials |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | November 15, 1923 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
