Case Number: 7741
Cohen, Jean - Age 17 - Died at the Montrose Hospital from a criminal abortion. On 1/31/25 Louise Hagenow was arrested and on 2/27/25 exonerated by the Coroner. On 3/18/25 she was held to the G.J. in bonds of $5000.00 by Judge Fetzer. 27 Dist.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | January 22, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | January 22, 1925 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Within 1 day |
| Type of Location | Medical facility (Hospital, doctor's office, clinic) Midwife, Abortion place |
| Location Description | in Montrose Hospital |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | in Montrose Hospital |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
Victim
| Name | Cohen, Jean |
|---|---|
| Age | 17 years |
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
Defendant
| Name | Hagenow, Louise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Ethnicity | Other, european |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
Police
| Precinct | 27 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 31-Jan-25 |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Days |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | February 27, 1925 |
|---|---|
| Outcome of Coroner's Judgment | Exonerated, Commended |
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict only |
| Jury Verdict | Yes |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
