Case Number: 7842
Campbell, Irene - Age ? - Death due to a criminal abortion performed by Dr. Herman Webber at his office at 9548 Belmont Ave. On 8/10/27 Webber was held by the Coroner for manslaughter by abortion. 31 Dist. Sept. 1927 No bill.
Circumstances
| Date of Offense | August 9, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Date of Death | August 9, 1927 |
| Time Between Offense and Death | Immediate - death occurred at the crime scene |
| Address | 9548 Belmont |
| Type of Location | Place of business |
| Location Description | 9548 Belmont at his office |
| Type of Death | Accident |
| Description | Illegal abortion |
| Total Number of Victims | 1 |
| Location | 9548 Belmont at his office |
| Type of Accident | Death from abortion |
| Type of Business | Abortion facility |
Victim
| Name | Campbell, Irene |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Race | White |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
Defendant
| Name | Webber, Dr Herman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Ethnicity | English-Anglo |
| Race | White |
| Employed | Yes |
| Employment Type | Employed, professional (incl. police and military) |
| Killed While Protecting Person | Protecting person outside family |
| Occupation/ Skill | Doctor |
Police
| Precinct | 31 |
|---|---|
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Arrest Made at Crime Scene | Yes |
| Date Defendant Arrested | 9-Aug-27 |
| Defendant Identified at Scene | No |
| Time Between Crime and Arrest | Less than 1 day |
| Total Number of Defendants Arrested | 1 |
Legal
| Date of Coroner's Decision | August 10, 1927 |
|---|---|
| Charges Against Defendant | No |
| Type of Legal Decision Recorded | Coroner's verdict and grand jury |
| Allegations of Police Corruption | No |
| Date of Grand Jury Decision | September 1, 1927 |
| Outcome of Grand Jury Decision | Indictment for felony murder |
